Like the song says, “If you ever plan to motor west . . . Get your kicks on Route 66!” So we knew we needed to check out part of the route while traveling through Arizona last month. Historic Route 66 signs were clearly marked along the Interstate and we decided to check out the route through Seligman, Arizona – the birthplace of Historic Route 66.
Signs leading us to Seligman, Arizona
There were several “roadside attractions” along the mile of the road we followed. Seligman is a cute place to stop for a bite to eat if you are heading to the dog-friendly Grand Canyon, which is about a 2-hour drive north. We stopped for lunch at the outdoor patio of Delgadillo’s Snow Cap, which was built back in 1953. The burgers and shakes were yummy! We were welcome in many of the shops that lined the road. Too bad we weren’t allowed to check out the Roadkill Cafe — that would have been something to see!
Seligman is an interesting place to stop for lunch
There are over 400 national parks with over 84 million beautiful acres to explore. Each national park has a doggy policy with rules, so be sure to read the rules before you go — and lucky for us that dogs are welcome at many of them! Our friends at Go Pet Friendly have listed what they consider to be the best dog-friendly national parks. This summer we toured five of the parks and we’ll start with our favorite, Glacier National Park in the northwest corner of Montana. In Glacier we were allowed in developed areas including frontcountry campgrounds, picnic areas, boating areas, and scenic lookouts.
Here we are boating on Lake McDonald.
Where we stayed
We stayed in the Best Western hotel in Whitefish, which was a 20-minute drive to the park’s west entrance. The hotel charged a $20 pet fee and allowed up to two pups per room with a maximum weight of 80 lbs. Although nothing special, the hotel did have a very convenient location and friendly staff. Unfortunately pups are not allowed at any of the Glacier Park historic lodging.
Glacier National Park west entrance
What to do in Glacier National Park
We drove the Going-to-the-Sun road and made several stops along the way. The road spans 50 miles through the park, but you should allow several hours to take in all of the scenery. We stopped at Lake McDonald for a boat ride. Dogs are welcome on their tour boats if there is not a sell-out crowd of people. In general, the late afternoon and evening boat tours do not sell out and welcome the pups. We rented our own small motor boat and toured the lake for $23 per hour. Bring a picnic to Glacier because there are several very beautiful dog-friendly picnic areas along the driving route. We stopped at several of the scenic lookout spots and saw mountain goats, bears, waterfalls, lakes, and rivers. We even saw snow!
Snow in Glacier National Park
Where to eat
We recommend bringing a picnic to the park. There are just so many beautiful places to stop and enjoy the scenery. We also enjoyed snacks on the outdoor patio of The Huckleberry Patch a few miles from the park. We stopped at Betty’s Diner outdoor patio on our way up north. And if you are in town for cherry season, be sure to stop at a roadside stand for some of the best cherries you have ever tasted!
We love our new YAP Sport backpack carrier that we found at SuperZoo. Not only is it roomy enough for little doggies of a certain size (we both weigh in at around 10 lbs), it is also very light weight and easy for our mom to carry. Mom loves the extra wide and cushioned shoulder straps. The bag is airline approved and retails on the YAP USA online store for $89.95. Other features include storage pockets, a safety leash, adjustable straps, and a water-proof floor.
Our friend, Cuba from PawVogue, asked to interview us for his popular radio show on Pet Life Radio. We barked about our travels, our time on the hit reality show Doggie Moms, some of our favorite events, and doggy fashion. It was a fun show and we were happy to share some of our experiences and tips with Cuba! We revealed our two favorite doggy vacation destinations and more! You’ll have to listen to hear what we said!
Cuba’s upcoming Paw Talk Show radio guests include Andrea Arden and Dogtipper.com.
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