Hiking combines all of your pup’s first loves: sniffing, exploring, and spending time with his favorite person in the world—you. You won’t find a more enthusiastic hiking companion anywhere.

Recently, Judy and I did a month-long cross country road trip, which meant planning for every scenario imaginable and discovering all-new scenarios to plan for. Here are the things that worked… and the things that most definitely did not.

Draco the Border Collie loves exploring with his dog mom Kristina in Florida. We caught up with these Kurgo Ambassadors and asked them their favorite tips, tricks, and places they'd like to go.

Known for its Palmetto trees, Spanish moss lined walkways,and sandy beaches, South Carolina’s hiking trails are definitely a well-keptsecret! If mossy lined trails leading to breathtaking waterfalls, views ofdense green rolling mountains, or clear blue lake views are your idealdestinations, South Carolina’s trails are definitely worth the hike! Evenbetter yet, you’ll have a hard time [...]

Home of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Carolinas certainlydo not lack incredible views! With easy access to thousands of trail miles offof the Blue Ridge Parkway (a 469 mile scenic drive), North Carolina is a meccafor hiking with your dog all year round.Above: Hawksbill Mountain, Linville GorgeBest Winter Hike:Roan Mountain: Carver’s Gap- Appalachian Trail- If [...]

Just about every trail in Colorado is dog-friendly outside of Rocky National Park. Luckily, there is no shortage of great hikes in this western state known for its golden aspen trees, wildflowers, and multitude of accessible 14-foot peaks. Easy St.Mary’s Glacier (Idaho Springs) — This 1.5-mile hike, located just an hour from Denver packs a lot into its short distance. Ascend through [...]

Arizona offers some of the best year-round hiking in thecountry, especially when the cold and snow leave you trapped inside during thewinter months. With a wide variety of easy to challenging trails, Discover beautifuldesert hiking with plenty of swimming holes, red rocks, and views close tomajor cities like Phoenix, Sedona, and Flagstaff. Should you plan [...]

Our slogan at Kurgo is ‘Go Together’, and that is exactly what our adventurous friends at Rough on the Road have been doing! Jessica, Greg and their 9-month-old German Shepherd, Moxie documented their hike in Guatemala along the San Pedro Volcano, also known as the “land guarded by dogs”. Located in Northern Guatemala, this nickname [...]

Photo Credit: Laurie Carr Lake George, located in northern New York state at the southeast part of the Adirondack Mountains, is full of hiking opportunities for people and dogs of all abilities and ages. Filled with challenging steeper trails with stunning views of Lake George or peaceful paths of undisturbed ponds and wetlands, there is something for everyone. The Lake George Land [...]

Here at Kurgo, we're all about enjoying life together with your dog. Many people love exploring the outdoors with their pups, especially during the warmer months. We talked with a few of our favorite Instagram friends to see what they love most about hiking with their dogs. Here’s what they had to say:Atlas the Adventure Dog: @atlastheadventuredogFavorite month to hike with [...]

It’s that time of year – days are getting longer, the air is getting warmer, and the travel itch has begun. However, many dog owners are under the impression that they cannot experience the places they want because they don’t want to leave their pup behind. Good news – you don’t have to! Whether you want to go somewhere [...]

The western Canadian province British Columbia is an outdoor mecca, given that it is home to four mountain ranges, 18 volcanoes, and countless rivers and lakes within the 14 million hectares of parkland and reserves. Both Vancouver and Victoria are surrounded by abundant nature, so adventure is never far. Both cities have fantastic hiking directories that allow you to filter [...]