When I took a career break road trip, one of the states we spent the most time in was Oregon. After a few days of checking out the things to do in Bend, Oregon, we headed south past Crater Lake and on to Medford, Oregon. Medford is the heart of the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon …
Traveling with Dogs
Maroon Bells Backpacking
Sometime during the winter, when hikers start to get cabin fever, my friend Deborah put out a call on Facebook seeking backpackers to plan a summer trip to coincide with peak wildflower season in the Rocky Mountains. A Facebook group was created, preferences discussed, and we eventually settled on a Maroon Bells backpacking trip. Specifically, …
Are Dogs Allowed at the Grand Canyon?
Traveling with dogs can be challenging, especially if you want to visit National Park Service sites around the United States. More national parks are implementing a BARK ranger program to encourage responsible dog ownership in the parks, however, the majority of national parks still limit dogs to paved areas and parking lots. That’s why I …


