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December 23, 2025

6 Best Dog-Friendly National Parks to Visit This Winter

Okay, let’s talk about something that drives me absolutely crazy as a dog mom who loves National Parks…

Hi! I'm Vanessa, a 30 something, sunset chasing traveler. I'm here to inspire you to travel wherever, whenever, and with whoever you can. My Huskies, Loki and Freya are usually along for the ride. I have a soul that likes to wander, a desire to experience the unknown, and a curiousity to discover things off the beaten path. I hope you'll stick around for awhile!

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Hi 👋 I’m Vanessa - collector of miles, sunsets, an Hi 👋 I’m Vanessa - collector of miles, sunsets, and stories…
39, permanently covered in dog hair, and currently road-tripping through my late 30s in an RV named Betty with a guy I met in the woods (@that_nomad_brian) that is just as crazy as I am about this life 

I’m a millennial with ADHD, 13 tattoos, and zero sense of direction - which honestly tracks for someone who chose “no plans” as a lifestyle.

Stick around for national park guides, dog friendly travel, chaotic sunset chasing, and two huskies and a supermutt who think they run this account.

What’s your favorite “this is so me” fun fact? Drop it below 👇
More light starts today ☀️ No fanfare. No countdow More light starts today ☀️
No fanfare. No countdown.
Just the slow, steady promise that the days are stretching again.
There’s something hopeful about that, isn’t there? 

What are you ready to leave in the dark?
Proof that waking up early is sometimes worth it. Proof that waking up early is sometimes worth it. 🌄

Sunrise at Many Parks Overlook in Rocky Mountain National Park is quiet, pastel-soft, and unreal. The mountains stack into the distance, the sky slowly lights up, and for a few minutes, the park feels like it’s all yours.

No long hike required - just coffee, a warm layer, and a willingness to start the day before everyone else.

Save this for your RMNP sunrise stop 🌅
Be honest…are you actually waking up for this? Cause you should 😉
your sign to plan a coastal maine road trip in 202 your sign to plan a coastal maine road trip in 2026 ✨

rocky coastline, epic sunrises, pine trees for days + the best lobster rolls of your life. 

Maine has a piece of my heart and acadia is the cherry on top 🦞

full road trip itinerary on the blog → link in stories
Local model. Works for fries. 🍟 Be honest…would y Local model. Works for fries. 🍟

Be honest…would you share your fries?🍟😆
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