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Beauty and History: Hiking Virginia’s Great Falls Park
You can find a little bit of everything when you hike Great Falls Park in Virginia -- scenic waterfalls and river views, historic George Washington-era ruins, some rocky terrain and some easy flat pathways. Built by a combination of Mother Nature and man, it’s your invitation to come and see what the park has to offer. You have your choice of over 15 miles of trails to hike. While all park...
An Earth Day Dog Hike: Rachel Carson Conservation Park
My pups and I were looking for a special Earth Day dog hike when it occurred to me that a fitting way to spend the day would be at the Rachel Carson Conservation Park, near Brookeville, MD in...
A Blue Carpet Walk at Virginia’s Bull Run Regional Park
Penny's first "Blue Carpet" walk for Tails on DMV Trails! Virginia Bluebells As Far As You Can See Nestled in a 1,500 acre park in Virginia, one with historical significance, lies a vast natural...
Theodore Roosevelt Island: A Living Tribute to a President and Conservationist
While the Washington, D.C. skyline displays iconic memorials and monuments commemorating some of our great U.S. Presidents, it seems only fitting that an entire island in the Potomac River would be...
The Underground Railroad Experience Trail: Passage to Freedom
Maryland played a large role in the history of the Underground Railroad, the secret network of people and places used to help runaway slaves escape to freedom prior to the abolition of slavery in...
A Guide to Annual Passes at the Area’s State and National Parks
While there is an ample amount of free hiking in the DC, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area, there will be days that you will want to splurge and gain access to parks that require an admission fee....
Beauty and History: Hiking Virginia’s Great Falls Park
You can find a little bit of everything when you hike Great Falls Park in Virginia -- scenic waterfalls and river views, historic George Washington-era ruins, some rocky terrain and some easy flat...
About Us
Who are we and what is our pedigree that gives us authority to write about canine hiking in the DC, MD and VA area?
Our pack includes an 11-year-old Lab mix, a 3-year-old Foxhound and me, an enthusiastic Dog Mama, former reporter and former environmental policymaker. But mostly, we are adventurers who aspire to live life with no regrets! And when life’s trail gets complicated, we remind ourselves to keep moving forward one step at a time. We want to share our tails/tales with you!
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A Guide to Annual Passes at the Area’s State and National Parks
Pawsitive Thoughts
It’s The Passover Beagle
Colbie 2006 -- 2020 As my friends are about to celebrate Passover, I am having fond memories of my...
The Daffodil: A Sign of Hope, New Beginnings, Spring Hiking and More
I really don’t know what to believe right now: the groundhog who just predicted six more weeks of...
Grandpop’s GORP: A Trail-Worthy Treat
Waking up at my grandparents’ house. I can still smell it as if it was yesterday. While buried...
A Blizzard of Hope and Love
We hit the trail on one of the last days of 2020. It was a walk near our house that we take nearly...