Glen Highland Farm
Hanging on the hill at Glen Highland Farm in Morris, NY.
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3 Jul
Hiking in the woods at Glen Highland Farm
We love Glen Highland Farm! 175 dog-friendly acres in upstate New York.
Dog-friendly ferry ride on New York’s East River | thepupdiary.com
24 JunWe don’t have to go far for a dog-friendly cruise around Manhattan. Departing from east 34th Street, the East River Ferry allows dogs in bags, and at $4 per ride or $12 for a day pass, the ferry is a fun way to travel the city. (We use the stroller since it gives us more room and extra storage space.) Bring your camera for great views including the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, and more!
On the East River Ferry
We left 34th Street and headed to Brooklyn Bridge Park/DUMBO for brunch at the dog-friendly Sunday Smorgasburg in the Tobacco Warehouse. (NOTE: The Saturday Smorgasburg in the East River State Park is not dog friendly.) The park offers beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline, plenty of paths to explore, and 2 dog runs. Unfortunately, dogs are not welcome on the lawns. Luke’s Lobster and No. 7 Sub have a cute walk-up cafe under the Brooklyn Bridge – a pawfect place to stop for a drink! It’s also fun to sit near the water and Jane’s Carousel.
Smorgasburg at the Tobacco Warehouse welcomes pups
From Brooklyn Bridge Park we took the ferry back to Manhattan and Wall Street/The South Street Seaport. We headed to our favorite doggy boutique with the best doggy snack bar, The Salty Paw, at the end of Pier 17. From there we checked out the new SmorgasBar, part of the Seaport’s SEE/CHANGE lineup for this summer. SmorgasBar is open daily through October. The Seaport will show outdoor movies every week during the summer and also has new retail container pop-up shops. We headed a few blocks north to check out the New Amsterdam Market and then back to the ferry for our trip to 34th Street. A fun day on the water!
The East River Ferry
8 summer activities for New York dogs | thepupdiary.com
21 JunThere was a lot of tail wagging in our house this morning! Not only is it national “Take Your Dog to Work Day” it is also the first day of summer! Check out some summer activity and event ideas for New York dogs and the people who love them!
Camp Time
We head to Glen Highland Farm in upstate New York every summer for outdoor fun and relaxation. The farm, home to a Border Collie rescue group, features 175 acres of beaches, trails, woods, and pastures. Best of all, the entire farm is dog friendly. Also check out Camp Unleashed and Camp Gone to the Dogs.
Ginger explores at Glen Highland Farm
Polo
Doggies are welcome at many polo matches in the area. The Greenwich Polo Club season began earlier in June. Gates open at 1 pm and games begin at 3 pm. There is a $40 fee per car. Bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful scenery!
Get some History
We love visiting the Hyde Park, NY area for beautiful scenery and historic sites. The home of Franklin D Roosevelt allows leashed dogs on the outside grounds. It is about a 2-hour drive from NYC. While there we also toured the grounds of the Vanderbilt Mansion and Val-Kill.
Kayak and Hound
Discover Outdoors is offering some cool Kayak trips this summer that are dog friendly! The day trips feature kayaking on a beautiful section of the Hudson River in Upstate New York. Speaking of Discover Outdoors . . . They also offer fun day-long hiking trips with your dog or an adoptable pup! The trip with the adoptable pup also includes a volunteer orientation at Animal Haven Shelter.
Brooklyn waterfront
Wine Time
We love the wineries in Riverhead on Long Island. Many are dog friendly and offer a relaxing setting for a lazy afternoon. We head to Martha Clara Vineyards at least once every summer. They feature vines and canines vineyard walks several times a year where you can take an educational walk through the grounds. Another great dog-friendly winery is Robibero Vineyards in New Paltz.
Take a Walk
Last summer we checked out Bideawee’s Love on a Leash walk in Westhampton Beach. This year the walk will be held on August 17 and we hope to attend again! We did the walk, checked out a great farmer’s market nearby, hit the shopping district, went to the beach after hours, and then toured a winery the next day. Or check out the Walkway over the Hudson River – an old railroad bridge turned into a 1.28 mile walkway over the river. It is the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world.
Doggy vacation out west
Pawty Time
There are many local doggy events during the summer. We like the annual L’Oreal Your Dog is Worth it Too event held on August 17 this year. Check the calendar for many other summer events! The annual Broadway Barks is another big celebration!
Staycation
August weekends in New York City are great because everyone else is out of town! Many of the activities we listed in 10 Memorial Day Weekend Activities are still relevant this summer. We know we will head to the Hester Street Fair, Smorgasburg, and South Street Seaport!
Have a happy and safe summer!
It’s Flag Day – beautiful flags on dog-friendly South Bass Island | thepupdiary.com
14 JunToday is Flag Day, the anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official US flag back in 1777. Mom just googled “flag day” to find some historical details. She found an article posted today on 6 Things You Probably didn’t know about Flag Day. (Today is also the birthday of the US Army, which explains the big Army event in Times Square this morning!)
Flag at sunset on Put-in-Bay
One of our favorite places to see flags is on South Bass Island, a small island in Lake Erie. There must be a lot of patriotic pups on the island because there are flags everyone – on boats, monuments, and homes! Mom spent her summers on the island growing up and she loves to go back!
Getting there: It is about an 8-hour drive from Midtown Manhattan to the boat dock in Ohio. We take the dog-friendly Miller Boat Line ferry from Port Clinton, Ohio to Put-in-Bay. Adult fare is $14 RT. We don’t bring our car because they have golf cart rentals all over the island.
What to do: You can tour most of the island in a day trip. (The island is approximately 3.7 miles long and 1.5 miles wide.) The annual island pooch parade is this Saturday, June 15 in downtown DeRivera Park. We were welcome on some outdoor patios for dining (it is hit or miss) and we were welcome in most of the downtown shops. Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial grounds are open to leashed dogs. (Dogs are not able to enter the actual monument.) This year there will be many special events to commemorate the bicentennial of the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. During the summer high season, it is fun to people and pup watch! Put-in-Bay tends to have a big party scene.
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial
Where to stay: Dogfriendly.com lists many hotel and camping options in the area. (We stayed with relatives.)
Day trips: Kelleys Island, another island in Lake Erie, is a fun stop in the area. While more family oriented, it does feature dog-friendly parks, beach areas, and wineries. The Erie County Humane Society is hosting a doggy event on Kelleys Island this weekend.
Put-in-Bay – South Bass Island
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