Comments on: 36 Hours in Tucson: Canine Edition, Part 1

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Tucson Celebrates 235th Birthday — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:07:25 +0000

[...] Will My Dog Hate Me?, chronicled Tucson fun for our furry friends, with so much to do that it took Part 1 and Part 2 to tell you about it. Well baby boomer travelers, I couldn’t leave you out. How [...]

By: Will My Dog Hate Me? » Blog Archive » Chips & tags & puppy dog tails

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:33:20 +0000

[...] prime tourism season here in Tucson, which is why I wrote my recent 36 hours in Tucson: Canine Edition series, and why, on my last’s month travel segment on KVOA TV, I suggested people stay at home [...]

By: Edie

Edie — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:41:18 +0000

Thanks, Donna. You’re so right about the leashing. The trail is shared by bicyclists, joggers — and horseback riders! It seems unfair that they don’t have to scoop their poop, as dog owners — who are mostly very vigilant about it — do.

By: Donna Hull

Donna Hull — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:12:37 +0000

I’m enjoying your tour! Makes me wish I had a dog. Just be sure to leash Frankie on the River Walk (but of course I know that you do). Lots of bicyclists and joggers use the same path.

By: Advice For An Active Baby Boomer Weekend Trip To Tucson

Advice For An Active Baby Boomer Weekend Trip To Tucson — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:05:31 +0000

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By: Will My Dog Hate Me? » Blog Archive » 36 Hours in Tucson, Canine Edition, Part 2

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:03:33 +0000

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By: Edie

Edie — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:55:20 +0000

It is a lovely city, but I just called to reconfirm: Dogs are not allowed on any of the trails inside Saguaro National Park, only on the paved loops that cars can drive on — and therefore, as the ranger I spoke to said, “I wouldn’t advise it.” The trails that you describe as backcountry are the standard hiking trails inside the park. It’s a bit confusing. When you talk about a saguaro forest, the operative term is saguaro — as in desert vegetation — rather than forest. Saguaros do grow in thick stands, thus the forest designation, but they provide no shade. And when it’s hot, it’s hot!

But don’t worry; I’m on the cactus case, and providing a good alternative to Saguaro National Park for people with dogs in my next post, coming up very soon!

By: Amy@GoPetFriendly

Amy@GoPetFriendly — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:27:00 +0000

Tucson sounds lovely! I’m looking forward to the second half of the post! According to GoPetFriendly.com, the Saguaro National Park allows pets on a six-foot leash, as long as they are in developed areas (they are not allowed in the backcountry). For those of us in other parts of the country checking out the impressive forests of Giant Saguaro right on the edge of the city of Tucson would be too cool – pun intended – to resist!

By: Edie

Edie — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:37:20 +0000

Thanks! I tried to embed the video — rather than just providing a link — but couldn’t manage it for some reason.

Hope you’ll come back for Part II!

By: Robert

Robert — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:17:10 +0000

Great Video! And report on traveling with our furry family members!