The New La Quinta Inn Fort Stockton Northeast Pet-Friendly Hotel in Texas

The New La Quinta Inn Fort Stockton Northeast Pet-Friendly Hotel in Texas

I’m always on a hunt for dog-friendly hotels along I-10 since Kuma travels with me on all of my cross-country road trips. Fort Stockton is a good pit stop in Texas and La Quinta Inn opened a new hotel in October 2020, so I decided to check this place out.

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9 Insta-Worthy Delicious Coffee and Tea Cafes in San Diego (2021)

9 Insta-Worthy Delicious Coffee and Tea Cafes in San Diego (2021)

We love visiting trendy and cute cafes so much that one of our readers commented on how much we love coffee. Yes, we love coffee but not as much as the decor of these adorable cafes. With each new cafe we visit, we're always in awe of the decoration and presentations. Here are some of our favorite cafes in the San Diego area that we think you'll love too.

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Vast Open Space and Hiking Trails at Hahamongna Watershed Park in Pasadena

Vast Open Space and Hiking Trails at Hahamongna Watershed Park in Pasadena

One of my favorite parks in the LA county area is Hahamongna Watershed Park. My neighbor invited me to meet up with her and her pups here and ever since, it has been my go-to park. The park is beautifully maintained with plenty of facilities which include a 24-hole Frisbee golf course, numerous picnic areas, barbecue pits, an athletic field, hiking trails, and restrooms.

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Best Road Trip Travel Luggage and Organizers for 2021 and Beyond

Best Road Trip Travel Luggage and Organizers for 2021 and Beyond

We have been traveling on the road a lot this summer and have accumulated some great travel luggage and organizers for our road trips. There are a lot more travelers road tripping this year, so we thought it was time to share some of the best travel gear for 2021 and beyond.

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Dog-Friendly North Shore Inn Hotel Near Valley of Fire State Park

Dog-Friendly North Shore Inn Hotel Near Valley of Fire State Park

North Shore Inn at Lake Mead is a fantastic dog-friendly accommodation if you are in the area to visit Valley of Fire State Park or Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada. The inn is located in Moapa Valley, just 16 miles south of the area, which is much closer than the drive from Las Vegas, which is 50 miles south of the area.

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Dog-Friendly Vista Hermosa Natural Park in DTLA

Dog-Friendly Vista Hermosa Natural Park in DTLA

Earlier this year, we visited several off-leash dog beaches in Southern California, but as the temperatures began to drop, we shifted from beaches to pet-friendly parks. We don’t visit downtown Los Angeles very often, but Vista Hermosa Natural Park looked like it was worth a visit.

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Pet-Friendly Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park in LA County

Pet-Friendly Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park in LA County

We woke up early on a Saturday morning and took the pups to Vasquez Rocks, which is a 932-acre Natural Area Park. It’s the perfect place to witness and climb unique rock formations without having to endure a rigorous trek.

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7 Dog-Friendly Things To Do in the Greater Phoenix Area

7 Dog-Friendly Things To Do in the Greater Phoenix Area

If you are looking for things to do with your main furry squeeze in the greater Phoenix area, we’ve got a fantastic list for you. Whether you want to take a pleasant stroll through downtown Mesa or enjoy a short hike to an amazing sunrise in Tempe, there is a ton of options in the East Valley region of Phoenix, Arizona.

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Where To Stay in Phoenix With Your Dog: Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix

Where To Stay in Phoenix With Your Dog: Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix

I love staying at Kimpton hotels because they are so beautifully decorated and the staff is always very professional and friendly. The biggest bonus with Kimpton hotels is that they charge NO PET FEE. I was passing through Phoenix and saw that Kimpton had a hotel downtown, so it was the perfect place for me and Kuma to stay for the night.

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Adventures in Arizona on the Dog-Friendly Apache Trail

Adventures in Arizona on the Dog-Friendly Apache Trail

We never heard of the Apache Trail until we started searching for dog-friendly things to do in the greater Phoenix area of Arizona. The Apache Trail was named after the Apache Indians who originally used this trail to move through the Superstition Mountains. We stopped by some fun locations on the trail with our pups.

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How To Have the Best Car Vlog Setup on Road Trips Using GoPros

How To Have the Best Car Vlog Setup on Road Trips Using GoPros

There are many ways to set up cameras in the car when you're vlogging and this is the best camera setup I found that works for me using 2-3 GoPros and a Zoom Mic with a couple of windshield mounts, a dashboard mount, and an optional clip mount. I also show you how to control the GoPros using the GoPro App.

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Drury Inn and Suites Baton Rouge: Pet-Friendly Hotel Review

Drury Inn and Suites Baton Rouge: Pet-Friendly Hotel Review

I was going on another solo cross-country with my dog and needed to find nice dog-friendly hotels along Interstate 10. This was my first time hearing about Drury Inn & Suites and they seemed to have some good reviews at this location in Baton Rouge, so I went ahead and booked it.

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Where to Play in the Snow with Your Dog in Los Angeles

Where to Play in the Snow with Your Dog in Los Angeles

We ventured up Angeles Crest Highway for a day of fun in the snow. Along the way up we stopped by several vista points before reaching our final destination at Red Box Picnic Area. This is where we got to play in the snow with our pups.

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Pet-Friendly Homewood Suites in Downtown Nashville

Pet-Friendly Homewood Suites in Downtown Nashville

We wanted to book a stay within walking distance from Honky Tonk Central and the best pet-friendly option we found was the Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown. This was perfect since Kuma is a huge fan of Homewood Suites properties.

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Our Favorite Road Trip Food: Japanese Rice Balls and Chicken Nuggets

Our Favorite Road Trip Food: Japanese Rice Balls and Chicken Nuggets

We’ve been hitting the road a lot this year and the two things we always pack on the first day of our road trip are onigiri (rice balls) and kara-age (Japanese fried chicken nuggets). They are flavorful finger foods that make it easy to eat while on the road. Get the full recipe!

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Spacious Pet-Friendly Accommodation at Homewood Suites in Moab

Spacious Pet-Friendly Accommodation at Homewood Suites in Moab

We had one day to spend at Arches National Park and wanted to stay at an accommodation that was both close to the park and also pet-friendly. Since Arches National park has limited activities for pets, we wanted to book a spacious room for Kuma where she felt like she was at home.

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