Ah, the great outdoors. The sun on your face, the wind at your back, and (hopefully) a space to explore with your furry pal. While a walk in the park might seem like the most obvious place in the world to bring a dog, most U.S. national parks have strict rules regarding if and where pets are allowed. Guidelines can vary greatly, so we’ve compiled a list of each one, ranking them from most to least dog-friendly, to help you plan where to take your next parks adventure with your canine companion.
First, a few universal guidelines: keep your pet on a six-foot (or shorter) leash at all times, always bag and throw away your dog’s waste, and never leave an animal unattended in a locked vehicle.
Utahâs national and state parks make the 45th state a world-class destination for nature lovers.
Following time in Arizona this spring, my wife, Grace, and I joined a small group on a five-day tour that included the âUtah Mighty 5â national parks along with two equally stunning state parks.
We benefited from clear, mild weather (except for a brief snow squall at 8,000-feet in Bryce Canyon) and the expertise of two guides from family-owned adventure company MountainBased.
The natural wonders and incredible beauty of southern Utah canât be fully described in words or photos.
But here is an overview of the parks we visited: