Dogs Allowed
The West is hard on dogs in ways that aren't obvious — slickrock cooks paws, cactus and cheatgrass lurk in every wash, and most national parks bar them from the trails. These are the places that welcome a leashed dog: BLM and Forest Service land, dog-friendly towns and patios, easy trails with room to roam. Carry water for two, watch the ground temperature, and check the rules before you count on it. The upside is how much of this country is open to a dog.
Scenic Byway 122
UT-181
UT-241
UT-251
US-895
Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge
The Bear River crosses this marsh twice: once in a canal into Bear Lake, and once in another canal on its way back out.
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
The largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the United States
Logan Canyon
A winding National Scenic Byway through limestone cliffs and alpine forest
Manti-La Sal National Forest
Alpine peaks rising above red rock desert
Wind Cave Trail
A short hike to a triple-arched limestone cave overlooking the canyon