Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park

Hitting the trail with Fido

There’s no question that America’s great outdoors is a paradise for pets. From flower-carpeted mountain sides to spectacular waterfalls and panoramic vistas — there are so many wonderful pet-friendly hiking trails to discover.

While each individual state’s tourist board boasts a mind-boggling selection of state and national parks, sometimes there’s no need to escape further than one’s own backyard to enjoy an invigorating fresh air experience with your pooch.

Tanya Tschesnok, Publicity Manager of the Sierra Club, a nationwide organization whose credo is to explore, enjoy and protect the planet says hiking with dogs is popular, and many of the Sierra Club’s individual chapters plan special pet-friendly hikes on a regular basis.