The Dog Guide
The question we ask before every stop, answered for the whole guide. Trails and taproom patios where the dog is welcome, beaches where they'll wait in the shade, and the honest fine print in between.
“One of our favorite hikes anywhere, and the best bluff-top water views on the peninsula. The first stretch is steep and rooty, then it settles…”
“Rustic, off the beaten path, and gorgeous. The beach we choose for a slow picnic afternoon — and the dog gets to come.”
Usually "trails yes, beach no" — the caveat is on each card and page.
“Still popular, but calmer than the marquee beaches — the one we pick when we want room to spread out. Playground and courts keep restless kids…”
“Amazing seafood in Baileys Harbor, morning through night — and the patio welcomes the dog, which makes it the rare date-night spot that doesn’t…”
“French Normandy-style hard cider made from apples grown on Washington Island and ferried across Death’s Door. Tastings and flights in the Ellison…”
“Busy but fun — the beach you make a whole day of. Swim, rent a paddleboard, get something from the concession stand, then ride bikes through the…”
“The classic for a reason. Bike paths through the trees, a busy-but-fun beach, and the Eagle Trail — our favorite hike in the park, down along the…”
Everywhere else in the guide is a "we need to check" — as we confirm each one, it moves onto this page. Know one we've got wrong? Tell us.
