Dodge Journey Pet Destinations

Dodge Journey Pet Destinations

What Is Your Favorite Place To Take Your Pet?

People who have pets love to travel with them. At Dodge, they have made it easier with their pet friendly vehicle, the Dodge Journey, which contains concealed storage bins, Chill Zone glove box cooler and second-row dual in-floor storage bins with removable and washable liners (very handy for muddy paws!) Call us with your favorite place to take your furry-friend: 1-866-405-8405.

Past Dodge Journey Pet Destinations:

Yvonne lives inn Bettendorf, Iowa, and loves to take her Australian Shepherd, Joey, to the Farmers Market in Davenport, Iowa (downtown by the Freight House on river) on Saturday mornings.    There are over 100 vendors there, and Joey likes to visit all of the booths. His favorite booth is the one where they sell doggy cookies. This Farmers Market is one of those rare markets that actually allow dogs to attend, and you will find dogs of all sizes. Everyone has a good time!

Carol from Pennsylvania loves to take her dog to the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, which is a family and luxury vacation destination on 2,000 wooded acres in the Laurel Highlands of Southwestern Pennsylvania. You will also find the Nemacolin Wooflands, Pet Resort and Spa.   You will find everything from climate-controlled rooms with elevated beds to a grooming salon, daycare and obedience training classes. The only problem you will have is that your dog will not want to check out!

Steve from Foley, Alabama, likes to take his dog to Belmont Park, just outside of town. He says it is a really nice park, and the best time to go is in the afternoon, because that is when most of the women show up! We wish him luck in getting a date!

Donna of Indianapolis like to take her dog to Broad Ripple Dog Park, which is located in the northern part of Indianapolis on Broad Ripple Avenue.   It is along the Monon Trail, which is a bicycling/hiking trail. You can also walk to Broad Ripple, which is like a little European Village with shops where you can also sit outside restaurants with your dog.   So after you take your dog to the park and run off all their energy, go to the Village for a little relaxation for you.

Leslie of Richland, Washington loves to take her Alaskan Klee Kai dog to the Columbia River Park in Kennewick, Washington. Leslie states it is a wonderful place to take a dog because there are wide-open spaces along the river with a mile long paved walk right along the river.   It's a very clean and dog friendly place, as long as you keep your dog on a leash and clean up after them.

Randy is an Over The Road Trucker (OTR) and never travels without Bridget, his venerable Cardigan Welsh Corgi, traveling companion.   Randy has a Dodge Journey Pet Destination that is great for truckers with pets.    It is in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is the Cottonwood Dog Park at 850 Redwood Road. What makes it so great for truckers is that it is about 3 blocks away from the Sap Brothers Truck Stop. A trucker can actually take a bobtail truck and drive it to the park, parking on the street right at the dog park.   Randy actually found the dog park using the website www.dogparkusa.com.

Our very own Dr. Debbie has two labs that she loves to travel with on vacation. However, she says where her travels lead her is not the normal places where people vacation. She likes to go camping or hiking, nothing like a normal organized vacation in a hotel. Her last trip was to Lake Mead in Nevada where she rented a houseboat from Forever Resorts Houseboats. Her two labs had the most fabulous time out on the water, living it up in the comfort of their 52-foot houseboat.

Dave of Michigan likes to take his two dogs to an island that is in the delta area of Lake St. Clair, called Gull Island, in Michigan. Gull Island is a tiny island that was made from dredging one of the channels. It is an uninhabited island without any authorities.   You can just beach your boat on island, which is about 500 feet around, where you will find many trees and a nice sandy beach. The water around the island is deep enough so that the dogs can jump off the back of the boat and swim around. You can even camp on the island.

Nancy lives in Michigan and likes to take her dog, Roz a Rottweiler, to Northern Michigan to a place called Clear Lake State Park where they camp.    Nancy tells us about a particular camping trip where they met up with some relatives and stayed in pup tents. Two people and a Rottweiler in a pup tent, you are asking for disaster! Nancy mentions that her dog went a little crazy and started running around the inside of the pup tent. If you can picture it from the outside, Nancy felt it was like a cartoon with the dog running around and hitting the sides of the tent, making them bulge out, as he ran around. Her dog also enjoyed the waves from the lake and ran around trying to bite them.

Bill is a trucker who travels all around the country. One of his favorite places to take his dog is the Manatee Avenue Causeway in Bradenton, Florida (Highway 64). There is the bay on both sides of the road. People take their dogs, everything from Chihuahuas and Great Danes, to even horses to this beautiful bay.

Mike who lives in Grand Junction, Colorado loves to take his dogs Glade Park just outside of Grand Junction.   It is on the Grand Mesa National Forest and it has a good wide-open area to let your pet run around and play in. His two Staffordshire Terriers love this park. It is a big recreation destination and people not only bring their dogs, but you will see many people out riding their horses. A glade is an open space, and in this case, it is surrounded by natural wonders: Colorado National Monument, Piñon Mesa (with a chunk of Grand Mesa National Forest), and McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area.

Janice from New Jersey is a traveler. On one of her travels she took her dog, a Golden/Lab named Bullet, to Mackinaw Island in Michigan. She describes the town as being like an Old Victorian Town, which feels like you have gone back in time. She even mentions a movie filmed at the grand Hotel called Somewhere in Time, starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour.   Janice states that it is truly an island and that you have to take a ferry to get there. She went there during the Festival of Horses held in July. Janice said the beaches are beautiful and her dog loved running through the water catching his ball.

Sharon is a trucker who travels around the country. She has a Labradoodle named Phoebe who has been riding with her in the truck all of her life. One of her favorite places to take Phoebe is the Executive Suites in Wichita, Kansas. Having a big parking lot for her truck is very important to Sharon, and the Executive Suites can accommodate her, her dog and her truck very easily.   The Executive Suites are very "trucker" friendly and even offer free laundry and breakfast.

Mark, from Southeastern Wisconsin, recommends the Burlington Dog Park in Burlington, Wisconsin. He tells us it is a great place to take your dogs in the summer. They have some great open fields to let your dogs run free. It is also next to the Fox River, so if you have a dog that likes to flop around in swampy mud, it is a great place!

Carol from Pennsylvania loves to take her dog to the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, which is a family and luxury vacation destination on 2,000 wooded acres in the Laurel Highlands of Southwestern Pennsylvania. There, you will also find the Nemacolin Wooflands, Pet Resort and Spa.   They have everything from climate-controlled rooms with elevated beds to a grooming salon, daycare and obedience training classes. The only problem you will have is that your dog will not want to check out!

Kate currently lives in Long Island, New York but her 2 cats love it in South Orlando, Florida. Most houses in Florida have green rooms, sometime with a pool, and it was the "great outdoors" for her cats. The rooms usually have many plants, and as you can imagine, many bugs. But the favorite bug of her cats was the lizards! They would spend many hours playing and watching these lizards.

Valerie of Southern California is a "Beach Girl" who loves to take her Boston Terrier, Rosie, to the Redondo Beach Dog Park.   Rosie loves to run along the beach into the water, and according to Valerie, Rosie loves to "terrorize the beach!"

Theresa from Montana says that there are lots of beautiful places to take your dogs in Montana. But, her favorite place is Heart of the Valley Dog Park in Bozeman, Montana. The park is six acres and it is like a social event for dogs. There are usually at least ten to twelve dogs there at a time. Theresa has 2 black labs and they go weekly to the dog park.

John of Clinton, Iowa loves taking his dogs to Eagle Point Park in Clinton Iowa , which has a big dog park and is situated in the northern section of Clinton. There, you will find a place to walk your dog on the levee along the river. Eagle Point Park overlooks the Mississippi River and General Zebulon Pike Lock and Dam (No. 11). It is a 164 acre park. Visitors are provided with spectacular views of the river and parts of Illinois, and Iowa. In the fall, you might even get lucky and glimpse hundreds of eagles fishing in the river.

Sarah from Washington State loves to take her dog, Jersey, to her local park in Seattle, called the Belltown Dog Park. It isn't a big park, but it is close to her home and her dog loves it. It was built a few years ago, and while it isn't in the best part of town, they are trying to clean it up. Since then, they have turned it into a lovely little park. But no matter where you take your dog in Seattle, they will most likely be welcomed, as Seattle is a very dog-friendly town!

Bradley lives in San Francisco and likes to take his dog, an Italian Greyhound, to Alamo Square Park. It is located at Fulton and Scott Streets. He states it is a very large park, at least 30 acres. While most of the park is "on-leash," there are areas designated for "off leash." This park is across from the famous Painted Ladies. It is also the park in front of the house on the old TV show Full House. If you have a dog that loves other dogs and you love San Francisco, you both have to visit this park!

Danielle from Shell Beach, California tells us her favorite place to take her dogs is Avila Beach, California. She states it is a very secluded beach with a nice protected area to let your dogs run free. Everyone brings their dogs to this beach and it is a very pet-friendly place.

Hal finally lets us in on his Dodge Journey Pet Destination. He is not doing this willingly, but he wants to make sure that everyone knows it is under protest.   It is not a beach nor park, but a restaurant. Hal has found a great restaurant that is dog friendly. It is the Café Nouveau on East Thompson Boulevard in Ventura, California. You can take your dog, no matter what size, and they can sit next to you on the patio. The food is also amazing!

Carol from Pennsylvania loves to take her dog to the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, which is a family and luxury vacation destination on 2,000 wooded acres in the Laurel Highlands of Southwestern Pennsylvania. You will also find the Nemacolin Wooflands, Pet Resort and Spa.   You will find everything from climate-controlled rooms with elevated beds to a grooming salon, daycare and obedience training classes. The only problem you will have is that your dog will not want to check out!

Steve from Foley, Alabama, likes to take his dog to Belmont Park, just outside of town. He says it is a really nice park, and the best time to go is in the afternoon, because that is when most of the women show up! We wish him luck in getting a date!

Daniel, who lives in Florida, likes taking his two dogs, a Labrador and Rottweiler, to St. George's Island in Florida. There is a State Campground that he stays at. While the dogs are not allowed to be on the beach at the campground, just a short distance away are the public beaches where all dogs are welcomed. St. George's Island is located on the northwest part of the state on the Gulf of Mexico.

Leslie of Richland, Washington loves to take her Alaskan Klee Kai dog to the Columbia River Park in Kennewick, Washington. Leslie states it is a wonderful place to take a dog because there are wide-open spaces along the river with a mile long paved walk that follows along the river.   It's a very clean and dog friendly place, as long as you keep your dog on a leash and clean up after them.

"Julie" likes to take her dog Ladybug to the San Simeon Beach in San Simeon, California. The beach is across the street from Hearst Castle, which you can see up on the hill. It is a great little beach to walk your dog on and if you are there at the right time of year, you might even see sea lions. The City of Cambria is just minutes away where you will also find a great dog park.

Randy is an Over The Road Trucker (OTR) and never travels without Bridget, his venerable Cardigan Welsh Corgi, traveling companion.   Randy has a Dodge Journey Pet Destination that is great for truckers with pets.    It is in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is the Cottonwood Dog Park at 850 Redwood Road. What makes it so great for truckers is that it is about 3 blocks away from the Sap Brothers Truck Stop. A trucker can actually take a bobtail truck and drive it to the park, parking on the street right at the dog park.   Randy actually found the dog park using the website www.dogparkusa.com.

Larry is an Over The Road Truck Driver (OTR). He travels with his six-year-old Chocolate Labrador that's been traveling with him for over four years.   After many years of trucking, Larry tries to avoid truck stops. He finds that there is too much garbage from truckers who throw their trash on the ground. He has come across many items that have been tossed, including chicken bones. As a result, he now stops at Rest Stops across the country. One of his favorite rest stop is the Dows on I-35 about 70 miles North of Des Moines, Exit 159.

Bill is a trucker who travels all around the country. One of his favorite places to take his dog is the Manatee Avenue Causeway in Bradenton, Florida (Highway 64). There is the bay on both sides of the road. People take their dogs, everything from Chihuahuas and Great Danes, to even horses to this beautiful bay.

Mike who lives in Grand Junction, Colorado loves to take his dogs Glade Park just outside of Grand Junction.   It is on the Grand Mesa National Forest and it has a good wide-open area to let your pet run around and play in. His two Staffordshire Terriers love this park. It is a big recreation destination and people not only bring their dogs, but you will see many people out riding their horses. A glade is an open space, and in this case, it is surrounded by natural wonders: Colorado National Monument, Piñon Mesa (with a chunk of Grand Mesa National Forest), and McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area.

Sharon is a trucker and travels around the country. She has a Labradoodle named Phoebe who has been riding with her in the truck all of her life. One of her favorite places to take Phoebe is the Executive Suites in Wichita, Kansas. Having a big parking lot for her truck is very important to Sharon, and the Executive Suites can accommodate her, her dog and her truck very easily.   The Executive Suites are very "trucker" friendly and even offer free laundry and breakfast.

Theresa from Montana says that there are lots of beautiful places to take your dogs in Montana. But, her favorite place is Heart of the Valley Dog Park in Bozeman, Montana. The park is six acres and it is like a social event for dogs. There are usually at least ten to twelve dogs there at a time. Theresa has 2 black labs and they go weekly to the dog park.

Joey Villani, the Dogfather and Animal Radio® Groomer, recommends a place back in New Jersey called the Riverwalk. Riverwalk runs about three miles along the Hudson River with a beautiful view of the Manhattan Skyline. You will see the most posh pooches in the world with the greatest haircuts, well, maybe not so great now that he is no longer there!

Mike of Santa Maria, California likes taking his dogs to PetSmart in Santa Maria, California. He has 2 Shih Tzus and they love going there. It is their treat of the week. They like to run around the store and smell all of the items on the shelves. He states that they are very social dogs and they get to meet and great all of the other dogs and people. They even enjoy riding in the carts!

Animal Radio® nominates the Loews Lake Las Vegas as this week's Dodge Journey Pet Destination. This was the first time anyone from the Animal Radio dream team had ever visited Loews Lake Las Vegas and we were all truly enchanted by the grounds. The fact that they let your furry friend (with all sorts of pet amenities) enjoy it with you, makes it that much more inviting.   If you are ever in the area, don't miss the opportunity to check this hotel out - we give it a 5 Paw Rating!

While Victor was currently in the process of moving to Alaska from Alabama, he recalls the fond memories he had with his Lab who loves any place that has water. Her favorite place was Twin Mulberries in Alabama, which has a Little Mulberry Creek and a Big Mulberry Creek. She loved playing in the Big Mulberry Creek with her football. I am sure she will find some exciting places to play in Alaska as well!

Carol from Pennsylvania loves to take her dog to the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, which is a family and luxury vacation destination on 2,000 wooded acres in the Laurel Highlands of Southwestern Pennsylvania. You will also find the Nemacolin Wooflands, Pet Resort and Spa, Pennsylvania .   You will find everything from climate-controlled rooms with elevated beds to a grooming salon, daycare and obedience training classes. The only problem you will have is that your dog will not want to check out!

John of Clinton, Iowa loves taking his dogs to Eagle Point Park in Clinton Iowa , which has a big dog park and is situated in the northern section of Clinton. There, you will find a place to walk your dog on the levee along the river. Eagle Point Park overlooks the Mississippi River and General Zebulon Pike Lock and Dam (No. 11). It is a 164 acre park. Visitors are provided with spectacular views of the river and parts of Illinois, and Iowa. In the fall, you might even get lucky and glimpse hundreds of eagles fishing in the river.

Susan Sims, Publisher of Fido Friendly Magazine, travels constantly around the country exploring Fido friendly places. So, we asked her what her favorite place was for her and her husband Gregg to take their dog, Junior.   Susan loves Seattle, Washington, and tells us some great places. Susan picks Kimpton's Hotel Vintage Park in Downtown Seattle as her favorite hotel.   During her stay, she enjoyed a view of the Space Needle from her room. Next, she picks Tulio Restaurant in the hotel. While your dogs can't dine in the restaurant, she was able to order some fabulous food from room service.   And lastly, while she was in Seattle, she took her dog to Marymoor Dog Park in Redmond, Washington , which has 40 acres of off leash fun for your dog!

Mark, from Southeastern Wisconsin, recommends the Burlington Dog Park in Burlington, Wisconsin. He tells us it is a great place to take your dogs in the summer. They have some great open fields to let your dogs run free. It is also next to the Fox River, so if you have a dog that likes to flop around in swampy mud, it is a great place!

Vladae, Animal Radio's own Russian Dog Wizard, is one busy guy.   He sees one client after another and is always hard at work turning unruly dogs around for their guardians.   But after a hard day of training dogs, he and his wife like to take their dog Mika (who is of course very well behaved), to the Huntington Beach Dog Park in Huntington Beach, California. There, Mika can run free with the other dogs and just be herself!

Steve from Tennessee recommends the town of Townsend, Tennessee, one of three gateways to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which has dubbed itself "The Peaceful Side of the Smokies." You can find many roadside parks along the Little River to take your pets. Steve states that his dogs first learned how to swim in the Little River.

Richard of Bend, Oregon likes to take his Labrador Retriever to Tumalo State Park in Bend, Oregon, in the heart of sunny central Oregon. Tumalo State Park rests along Oregon's spectacular Deschutes River, which is a great place for your water-loving dog to romp.

Glenn of San Diego recommends Ocean Beach Dog Beach in San Diego, California. Ocean Beach Dog Beach is open to canines any time. This small beach has plenty of sand for the dogs to run on, and waves for them to run through. On weekends there can be up to 100 dogs there.

Bo from Los Angeles, California tells us her 2 black labs like to go hiking and to the beach. But one of her favorite places to take them is Runyon Canyon Park in Los Angeles, California. It is a 130-acre park in the Santa Monica Mountains, two blocks from Hollywood Boulevard. She states that this is a great place where your dogs can frolic with other dogs and have a good time! And who knows, you might even catch a glimpse of a celebrity and their pet while you're there!

Danielle from Shell Beach, California tells us her favorite place to take her dogs is Avila Beach, California. She states it is a very secluded beach with a nice protected area to let your dogs run free. Everyone brings their dogs to this beach and it is a very pet-friendly place.