Trails in Michigan
These are just a few trails for now. I’ll put up more trails soon. If you have some trails you’d like to add, please email me.
Trails in Indiana
These are just a few trails for now. I’ll put up more trails soon. If you have some trails you’d like to add, please email me.
Cold weather and dogs
You can still enjoy the great outdoors with your dog after the snow flies. Here are some things to keep in mind.
Awards
The Journal has been plugged or featured in these print sources: The Ann Arbor News June 16, 2003. The North Star: The Journal of the North Country Trail Association First Quarter 2003 (Jan-Apr) Fido Friendly Summer/Fall 2002 Bushwhacker Wilderness Journal Summer 2004 Backpacker Magazine Reader Tip, August 2004
Traildog Friendly Places in the US
Click on a state to get fun dog-friendly trails in that state. So far I just have Indiana and Michigan (based on my experience) but will be adding trails as soon as possible. If you have a trail to add, please email me Trails in Indiana Trails in Michigan
Area Guides and Trip Reports
Initially I had several sections on this site for different outdoor pursuits. I’ve consolidated everything into this one section to make it easier to find something fun to do. Hiking and Backpacking
Trail Food
I recently completed a trip that was not nearly as comfortable as it should have been due to poor menu planning. No, I didn’t go hungry, but I did end up with about five pounds of food I didn’t eat. I planned no-cook meals but ended up eating just candy bars, jerky, chocolate pudding and…
Thomas T.
Tommy was the first purebred Catahoula I ever owned and the first one I ever met. He passed away on December 23, 2001 at 9 years young. He was a very good dog despite a rough start in life and his absence from the family is still felt. Tommy wasn’t as snappy at obedience as…
Make Your Own Wooden Pack Snowshoes!
Frequently Asked Questions
Were you looking for Dog Hiking FAQs? Q: Will you send me a catalogue? A: No. I don’t have a catalogue for anything on my site. It’s all build-your-own stuff. If you want to buy something from this site, the best I have to offer is the eshop at Crazy Bastard Outfitters, which has logo…