Books on Dogs & Walks

The Dog Lover's Companion to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore: The Inside Scoop on Where to Take Your Dog (Dog Lover's Companion Guides)

"Offering the inside scoop on where dogs are welcome, this special breed of guidebook is perfect for travelers and residents who don't want to leave their canine pals behind. Now in its second edition, this illustrated guide provides maps with updated and expanded listings on all the best spots for "ruffing" it with your dog, including new restaurants, hotels, and off-leash parks. Also featured is the popular hydrant-to-hydrant tour of the Washington Mall, day trips out of the city, and visits to festivals, fairs, and exhibitions." --Amazon book description


Doggin' The Mid-Atlantic: 400 Tail Friendly Parks To Hike With Your Dog In New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Northern Virginia

"If you walk just 20 minutes a day, you will have walked far enough in your dog's lifetime to cross the United States! With all that walking ahead for you and your dog, aren't you ready for a new place to hike? The Middle Atlantic states are a great place to hike with your dog. Within a short drive in the region you can hike on sand trails, climb mountains that leave your dog panting, walk on some of the most historic grounds in America, explore the estates of America's wealthiest families or circle lakes for miles and never lose sight of the water. This new book describes and rates 400 Middle Atlantic parks that welcome dogs. Each park has been asssigned a trail-tested rating of between 1 and 4 paws. Also included are listings of over 300 dog-friendly campgrounds, those parks that don't welcome dogs, beach rules for dogs in the Mid-Atlantic... ...and much more. So grab that leash and hit the trail!" --Amazon book description


A Bark In The Park: The 50 Best Places To Hike With Your Dog In The Baltimore Region

"In and around Charm City can indeed be a magical place for canine hikers. Whether it's a game of fetch on the grassy lawn of historic Fort McHenry or a wilderness hike through the Hemlock Gorge in Baltimore County, there are great walks waiting for you and your dog in the five-county Baltimore area. A Bark In The Park: The 50 Best Places To Hike With Your Dog In The Baltimore Region ranks the top 50 such places with your best friend in mind. Also reviewed are another 37 parks all located within a half-hour drive of the I-695 Beltway. Includes a listing of all area dogparks, Atlantic beach regulations for dogs, a list of parks that do not allow dogs, 13 Cool Things To See On Baltimore Trails, 10 Best Places To Hike For Less Than An Hour With Your Dog, low impact hiking, trail etiquette and much more. Fully indexed; illustrated with original drawings by Andrew Chesworth." --Amazon book description

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