http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:02:53 -0700 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:15:13 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Travel-with-petsup-a-creek?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner And now for something completely different. If you recall a few articles ago, I told you about Green Creek near Bridgeport north of the Yosemite turnoff. There they had dry camping and spotty camp sites next to the creek. The most one might fit in th... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:15:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Travel-with-petsup-a-creek?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Travel-with-petsinto-the-lakequick?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner There are SO many side trips from this point in the Sierras, but for a fun and relaxing time without a long drive, all you have to do is head the two miles down the hill to Highway 120, turn left (east), and within a hundred yards or so you reach the... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:33:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Travel-with-petsinto-the-lakequick?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Travel-with-pets-setting-up-at-Saddlebag-Lake-Campground?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner Once I passed through the east Yosemite gate (see previous article) I faced my next big challenge. I was now at 9500 feet, and my destination--Saddlebag Lake--was another 500 feet or so straight up a narrow dirt road that in places makes the Bodie ro... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:49:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Travel-with-pets-setting-up-at-Saddlebag-Lake-Campground?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Travel-with-dogsYosemitepassing-through?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner Currently KCET here in California, and I assume public television in other states, are running the series on the origin of the national park system. Each segment is being shown several times, so there are many opportunities to catch it.As much as I l... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:07:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Travel-with-dogsYosemitepassing-through?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Travel-with-petshail-hail--Another-dog-story?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner I've let one dog do an article from his blog- so I thought this time I would let my own dog Drea tell the story of her hike to a mountain lake on our recent trip. A little introduction: A previous article described Saddlebag Lake near Yosemite. That ... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:39:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Travel-with-petshail-hail--Another-dog-story?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Yellowstoneits-not-for-the-faint-at-heart?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner  Apologies for not keeping up on this as often as I should- life keeps cropping up. This weekend I leave for the Sierras, camera in hand. I will end at Yosemite and Saddlebag Lake- entering through the West Gate of Yosemite, and driving all the ... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:23:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Yellowstoneits-not-for-the-faint-at-heart?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Travel-safety-containment-pens-vs-crates-and-peace-of-mind?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner   Rather than take another trip for this writing, I want to talk more about safety and containment for your dog (or cat) both in the car or at your destination. Most people I know who travel with cats keep them crated and take the crates along.... Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:31:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Travel-safety-containment-pens-vs-crates-and-peace-of-mind?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Search-and-Rescueone-dogs-experience?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner In a previous article I talked about safety, first aid, and preparedness. Shortly after that a friend of mine, who is on the search and rescue team near her home in Oregon, posted a blog that her dog Benji "wrote". (I am amazed at how many ... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:19:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Search-and-Rescueone-dogs-experience?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m8d22-Travel-with-petsto-Arizonas-wonders?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner           Drea blending with the sceneryToday we're on the road toward Arizona. There is SO much to see in the Southwest if you are a desert lover, a history buff, an explorer, hiker, or just want to visit... Sat, 22 Aug 2009 08:42:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m8d22-Travel-with-petsto-Arizonas-wonders?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Healthy-hikingfirst-aid-considerations?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner I am not talking about any specific destination in this writing, but I would like to address safety and emergency first aid considerations if you are in remote areas with limited or no access to services or even phone reception.Whether you are day-hi... Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:18:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Healthy-hikingfirst-aid-considerations?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Travel-with-dogsgateway-to-Yosemite?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner Website photo from Camping with a View. See linkSince we're up here at the gateway to Yosemite, let's venture on in. Keep in mind, we are at the EAST end- the high end-in the eastern Sierras. The altitudes are getting higher, and if you are sensitive... Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:53:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Travel-with-dogsgateway-to-Yosemite?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Doggy-Day-Trip?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner As long as we're here in the area- about 2.5 miles west of Highway 395, across from the Mammoth/Yosemite airport, is the Convict Lake. Convict lake campground has 88 sites, water, dump, no hookups, but near enough to amenities as to not make it total... Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:52:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Doggy-Day-Trip?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m8d2-Travel-with-petsside-trip?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner The written word is far easier to redirect than an actual traveling vehicle. If I want to take a side trip in a car or RV, it helps to be in the area. If, however, I want to take a side trip here--I need only to say so. Drea, and friendsSIDE TRI... Sun, 02 Aug 2009 13:42:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m8d2-Travel-with-petsside-trip?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m7d30-Where-the-heart-goes-Idylwild-California?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner We'll get back to the southwest, the native American ruins, and the desert..I always do..but for today, let's go to the mountains. My article niche allows me to take you wherever--because it is about travel, and not specifically within California. So... Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:13:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m7d30-Where-the-heart-goes-Idylwild-California?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m7d25-The-slots-are-not-all-in-Vegas?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner Sand in a sunbeam   As long as we're in the neighborhood, I thought we'd slip on over to Page, Arizona, and visit one of the slot canyons. The most famous--and the most photographed- of these geologic wonders, is Antelope Canyon. It is... Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:48:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m7d25-The-slots-are-not-all-in-Vegas?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m7d23-A-monumental-experiencedogs-welcome?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner Sample photo from Windows..MittensWhen I “retired”, it was my intention to visit as many of our national parks and monuments as possible. Sometimes, however, I’ve found myself revisiting old favorites, mostly for the purpose of shar... Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:30:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m7d23-A-monumental-experiencedogs-welcome?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Travel-with-petsgetting-there-from-here?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner Way back in my younger days, when the idea of camping was just new in its appeal, I had no idea what I really needed. I camped with friends who taught me the ropes, but my own needs took over the planning for my future "perfect rig". I star... Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:24:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Travel-with-petsgetting-there-from-here?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m7d15-havasu?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner My tent site on the beach at Lake Havasu For many years, during the week between Christmas and New Year’s, I and between 5 and 7 other friends made a pilgrimage to our favorite spot to usher in the new year.Just South of Lake Havasu City A... Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:10:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m7d15-havasu?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Bodie?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner Main street of Bodie My most recent trip- one where I was tent camping-included a day trip to the old mining town of Bodie, California. Bodie is a State Park now..one of the threatened, soon to be closed state Parks falling victim to Governor Sc... Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:13:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Bodie?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Cambriaand-points-south-the-final-day?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner My dog Drea on the beach near CambriaCambria itself is a quaint village with miles of accessible beaches, art galleries,dog friendly hotels and rentals, restaurants, and other outdoor activity. Nearby San Simeon State Park is just north of town, and ... Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:24:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16081-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Cambriaand-points-south-the-final-day?cid=exrss-LA-Travel-with-Pets-Examiner