Dog Friendly
Farm & Ranch Stays By Belinda Jones
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re you ready to roam? As eager as we may be to reignite the sense of wonder that travel can bring, we also want to stay safe. Spending quality time in a peaceful, rustic setting could be the ideal “next-step” vacation for you and your furry family member— idyllic scenery, lungfuls of fresh air, platefuls of fresh fare. Come the end of your stay, you’ll feel as wholesome and rested as The Waltons! These seven dog-friendly options run the gamut from Orcas Island to New Mexico, and they come populated with an
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array of new animal friends, from llovable llamas to happy hairy hogs, so prepare to expand your heart as well as your horizons! TAOS CREEK CABINS IN TAOS, NEW MEXICO The Land of Enchantment is calling to you—and whistling to your dog with a melodic flute! Set amid the scenic solitude of the Carson National Forest, each cozy cabin offers a wood-burning fireplace and radiant-heated floors in every room—so you know your pup will relish splaying out at your feet after a day’s hiking! Start the morning with coffee on your hardwood deck overlooking the Rio Fernando River, or finish the night there wishing upon a star. Once you visit this mesmerizingly serene area, you’ll understand why dogloving Julia Roberts chose to buy a 50-acre ranch retreat nearby and says, “You can’t be in a bad mood here!” Website: taoscreekcabins.com Rates: From $125 a night for a onebedroom cabin with kitchen and dining area.
