Outer Banks, NCSummer
Outer Banks Beach Run
Wild horse beaches, salt air, and miles of sand where Luna can sprint beside the surf.
Dog-friendly3 days
THE 46Road trips
A birthday road trip for Shaul, David & Luna
Happy 46th,
Shaul.
Forty-six detours, all of them Luna-approved and garden-blessed. Check them off as you go, jot down what happened, and swap out any you've already done.
Progress0 of 46 done
Shaul & Luna
Chief adventurers
Luna
Head of sniffing
David
Navigator & co-pilot
The bucket list
46 / 46 showingWillamette, ORAutumn
Willamette Valley Vineyard Trail
Cushy pet-friendly winery lawns, pinot tasting, and a golden-hour ridge walk.
Dog-friendlyGarden2 days
Brooklyn, NYSpring
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Cherry Esplanade in bloom, native plant gardens, and a koi pond an easy subway from Manhattan.
GardenHalf day
Joshua Tree, CAWinter
Joshua Tree Dog Hike
Boulder scrambling with the dog, a shaded picnic, and a desert sunset.
Dog-friendly1 day
Tuscany, ITSummer
Tuscan Farm Stay
A cypress-lined courtyard, a vegetable garden to dig in, and a long lunch under the pergola.
Garden4 days
Monterey, CASpring
Coastal Botanic Walk
Fog-soft succulents, a windswept dog run, and a bench with the whole Pacific ahead.
Dog-friendlyGardenHalf day
Cotswolds, UKSpring
Cotswolds Wildflower Trail
A meadow loop of honesty boxes and hedgerows, with cornflowers worth pressing.
Garden2 days
Big Sur, CASummer
Big Sur Coastline Walk
Cliffside redwoods, salt air, and a beach where the good boy can finally chase the waves.
Dog-friendly1 day
Portland, ORYear-round
Portland Japanese Garden
A calm hillside of maples, moss, and stepping stones — peak fall color is unreal.
GardenHalf day
Sedona, AZFall
Sedona Red Rock Trails
Rust-orange canyons, dog-friendly paths, and energy vortexes for the spiritually curious.
Dog-friendly2 days
Bend, ORSummer
Bend & the Deschutes River Trail
Pine-shaded river singletrack, lava rock viewpoints, and a dog-welcome brewery deck at the end.
Dog-friendly3 days
Kennett Square, PASpring
Longwood Gardens
Fountain shows, conservatory rooms, and meadow walks on one of the East Coast's great estates.
Garden1 day
Asheville, NCFall
Asheville Blue Ridge Parkway
Mile-high vistas, crunchy leaves, dog-friendly overlooks, and craft beer after dark.
Dog-friendlyGarden3 days
Franconia, NHAutumn
Franconia Notch Granite Trails
A granite notch of flume boardwalks, cold swimming holes, and maples doing their loudest work.
Dog-friendly2 days
Napa, CAAutumn
Napa Valley Dog-Friendly Winery
Cabernet tasting on the lawn while the pup naps under an oak tree.
Dog-friendlyGarden2 days
Austin, TXSpring
Barton Creek Greenbelt
Limestone swimming holes, off-leash creek trails, and a taco patio waiting at every exit.
Dog-friendly2 days
Singapore, SGYear-round
Singapore Botanic Gardens
A UNESCO garden of orchids, rainforest, and lakeside lawns in the heart of the city.
GardenHalf day
Acadia, MESummer
Acadia National Park Trails
Granite cliffs, tide pools, and 120 miles of dog-friendly carriage roads.
Dog-friendly3 days
Cape Cod, MASummer
Cape Cod Dog Beach
Gentle waves, sand dunes, and the kind of sunset that earns a birthday toast.
Dog-friendly2 days
Wanaka, NZSummer
New Zealand Lavender Farm
Alpine-backed purple fields, lavender ice cream, and honey to bring home.
Garden2 days
Vancouver Island, CASummer
Vancouver Island Botanical Beach
Tide pools, rainforest, and a wild coast that feels like the edge of the world.
Garden2 days
Philadelphia, PASpring
Philadelphia Magic Gardens
Isaiah Zagar's mosaic labyrinth — an outdoor folk-art garden hidden in the heart of South Street.
GardenHalf day
Lake Tahoe, NVSummer
Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail
A paved cliff path above impossibly blue water, with boulder beaches to flop onto.
Dog-friendly2 days
Crested Butte, COSummer
Colorado Wildflower Hike
Alpine meadows painted with lupine and paintbrush, with dog-friendly trailheads everywhere.
Dog-friendlyGarden2 days
Boothbay, MESummer
Maine Coastal Botanical Gardens
Tidal gardens, fairy houses, and the prettiest perennial borders on the Atlantic.
GardenHalf day
San Diego, CAWinter
Balboa Park Gardens
Spanish architecture, desert gardens, and dog-friendly lawns under perpetual sunshine.
Dog-friendlyGarden1 day
Cannon Beach, ORFall
Oregon Coast Cannon Beach
Haystack Rock, tide pools, and a dog beach that runs for miles in either direction.
Dog-friendly2 days
Stowe, VTFall
Vermont Fall Foliage Drive
Maple-lined roads, farm stands, and a dog-approved covered bridge loop.
Dog-friendlyGarden3 days
Mosca, COSpring
Great Sand Dunes Play Day
The tallest dunes in North America, a snowmelt creek to splash in, and dogs allowed on the sand.
Dog-friendly1 day
Asheville, NCSpring
Biltmore Estate Gardens
America's largest home surrounded by formal gardens, conservatory, and a winery.
Garden1 day
Santa Barbara, CASummer
Santa Barbara Wine Country
Rolling vineyards, rose gardens, and tasting rooms that keep water bowls full.
Dog-friendlyGarden2 days
Tokyo, JPSpring
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Three garden styles in one park — French, English, and Japanese — beneath skyscrapers.
GardenHalf day
Moab, UTSpring
Moab Arches National Park
Red-rock fins and natural arches on a leash-friendly trail that feels like Mars.
Dog-friendly2 days
Charleston, SCSpring
Magnolia Plantation Gardens
America's oldest Romantic-style garden, swamps, and oak alleys made for slow walks.
Dog-friendlyGarden1 day
Finger Lakes, NYSummer
Finger Lakes Waterfall Trail
Gorges, waterfalls, and dog-friendly state parks around glacier-carved lakes.
Dog-friendly3 days
Victoria, CASummer
Butchart Gardens
A sunken garden carved from a limestone quarry, with fireworks on summer Saturdays.
GardenHalf day
Mendocino, CASpring
Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden
Rugged headlands, rhododendrons, and a dog-friendly path along the Pacific.
Dog-friendlyGardenHalf day
Grand Canyon, AZFall
Grand Canyon South Rim Trail
Paved rim walks with the best views on Earth — and plenty of pet relief areas.
Dog-friendly2 days
Savannah, GASpring
Savannah Historic Squares
Spanish moss, live oaks, and 22 park squares where dogs are basically locals.
Dog-friendlyGarden2 days
Olympic, WASummer
Olympic National Park Hoh Rainforest
Moss-draped maples, elk sightings, and a green so deep it feels enchanted.
Dog-friendlyGarden3 days
Boston, MASummer
Arnold Arboretum
Harvard's living tree museum, lilac Sunday, and shaded paths above Jamaica Plain.
GardenHalf day
Zion, UTSpring
Zion National Park Pa'rus Trail
The only fully paved, dog-friendly trail in Zion, following the Virgin River.
Dog-friendly1 day
Hudson Valley, NYFall
Hudson Valley Farm Stay
Apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and a farmhouse porch made for morning coffee.
Dog-friendlyGarden3 days
Mount Rainier, WASummer
Mount Rainier Wildflower Meadows
Subalpine meadows bursting with avalanche lilies and dog-friendly picnic spots.
Dog-friendlyGarden2 days
Kauai, HIWinter
Kauai Botanical Garden
Tropical flowers, taro fields, and rainforest trails that smell like plumeria.
Garden1 day
Yellowstone, WYSummer
Yellowstone Lamar Valley
Bison herds, sweeping valleys, and a dog-friendly overlook at every turn.
Dog-friendly3 days
The travel log
Every place Shaul, David & Luna have checked off, with the notes from the road.
The log is empty for now. Mark a place “Been there!” and it shows up here.