The White Santorini

Road trips, trails and dog-friendly places

The White Santorini

Road trips, trails and dog-friendly places

Plan the trip around the dog.

Road trips, trails and dog-friendly stays, checked against the rules where you are going.

Read the trail guides
Hiker and a leashed dog with a pack on a mountain trail in Custer Gallatin National Forest
Trail day in the Crazy Mountains, Custer Gallatin National Forest. Source: Wikimedia Commons

Four rules at every trailhead

US national parks teach them as the B.A.R.K. Ranger rules. They hold almost everywhere dogs are allowed.

  1. BBag your pet’s wasteCarry it out, even on remote trails. Waste spreads disease to wildlife.
  2. AAlways leash your petSix feet or shorter is the common park limit.
  3. RRespect wildlifeKeep the dog close and quiet so animals are not chased or stressed.
  4. KKnow where you can goCheck the park’s own pet page before you load the car.

Source: National Park Service, B.A.R.K. Ranger program

Where the guides go

On the road
Packing lists, rest stops and crate setups for long drives with a dog.
On the trail
Leash rules, trail etiquette and how far a dog can comfortably hike.
Places that say yes
Finding dog-friendly stays, patios and parks without surprises at check-in.
Season by season
Heat, cold and holiday crowds, and what each one changes for a dog outdoors.
For dog people
Gear and gifts for owners who take the dog along.

New on the trail

All trail guides

From the shop

Guides here are signed Cole Brandt, a name shared by the site’s writers. Park and trail rules change often, so every guide points to the official page, and anything medical goes to a veterinarian. Drafts are prepared with AI help and checked by a writer before publishing. How the guides are made