Denise

Member since September 2020
Denise

My husband and I are empty nesters, having raised 2 great sons. We have had some great dogs in our life as well. Jack is our first small breed/non shedding dog. He is a morkie and up for most anything. We all enjoy travel, the outdoors, food and drink, good conversation and music and other simple pleasures in life.

Reviews (42)


Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albuquerque Historic Old Town by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albuquerque Historic Old Town by IHG in Albuquerque, NM
January 1, 2026

Great stay

We were here on New Year’s Eve with our little dog. Very comfortable stay. Clean king room. Rooms well insulated for sound. Good space to take our dog outside. Very friendly staff. Security presence in the area was appreciated and we felt very safe. Nearby businesses convenient (enjoyed Laguna Burger). Will stay here again.


Manistique Boardwalk
Manistique Boardwalk in Manistique, MI
August 26, 2025

Nice space

After a long roadtrip it was great to walk our little dog on the Manistique boardwalk and trails. Waste bags and garbage cans provided. Good space to park, picnic and use bathroom. Lovely views. Able to take the pup right on the shore of Lake Michigan.


Griffin Grill & Pub
Griffin Grill & Pub in Battle Creek, MI
August 18, 2025

Excellent experience

Delicious Food and drink, friendly capable service and beautiful outdoor patio to enjoy dining with our dog. Water dish with ice brought out for our dog on a hot summer day. Cannot wait to return when we visit BC in the future.


Fort Custer Recreation Area
Fort Custer Recreation Area in Augusta, MI
August 17, 2025

Beautiful park

We stopped by while visiting from out of state to check out the park and campground. We had our 10 # dog with us on a hot humid day. Did not do major hiking or checking out the trails but the overall park was lovely.


Clydes Drive In
Clydes Drive In in Manistique, MI
August 4, 2025

Great food

Dog friendly drive that has been around since 1949. Great food, we enjoyed eating outside on picnic table with our dog.


Moonridge Brewing Company
Moonridge Brewing Company in Cornell, WI
August 4, 2025

Worth a stop

Had beer and pizza from Moon Ridge and enjoyed it sitting on their outdoor deck with our pup. Friendly staff.


Brunet Island State Park
Brunet Island State Park in Cornell, WI
July 29, 2025

Beautiful state park

We enjoy camping with our dogs over the years at Brunet Island. Nice campsites both electric and non electric. Some hiking trails and roads nice to walk on. Area where dogs can get into river to swim and cool off as well.


Governor Knowles State Forest
Governor Knowles State Forest in Grantsburg, WI
July 16, 2025

Lovely campground

We stayed for 2 nights in July 2025 with our little dog. Sites were level, spacious, private with both shade and sun with grass. We did not hike due to canoeing instead. Bugs were bad but we managed. Great area to visit. (No showers or flush toilets though).


The Grand Stand
The Grand Stand in Merrill, WI
June 18, 2025

Treats for humans and dogs

Reasonably Priced Pup cup cone. Outdoor seating areas, shaded and sun. Soft serve ice cream as well as Chocolate Shoppe hand scooped. People eating other food items as well.


Merrill Dog Park at the MARC
Merrill Dog Park at the MARC in Merrill, WI
June 17, 2025

Nice grassy park

We were the only ones here on a Monday in June with our small dog. Let him run around the large fenced area. They had lots of grass, some shade and picnic tables and benches. Nearby flush bathrooms and gravel trails. Nice area.


Best Western Crossroads of the Bluffs
Best Western Crossroads of the Bluffs in Council Bluffs, IA
March 3, 2025

Not the best

Very disappointed for a Best Western. Close to I-80 but near a large truck stop, lots of single men/railway transport folks and I did not feel completely comfortable or safe there. Luckily my husband was with so we did ok. Put in first floor room with no carpet that was nice for our little dog. However noisy ice machine and some other patrons/dogs resulted in our dog feeling uneasy most of the night. Room had operational lights, clocks, TV with lots of movie channels. Breakfast was just ok. Would not stay here again & definitely would not recommend for a solo female traveler with dog.


La Quinta by Wyndham Trinidad
La Quinta by Wyndham Trinidad in Trinidad, CO
March 3, 2025

Fine place to stay with Pet

We had a clean spacious room on the 2nd floor with our little dog. Decent areas outside for some smells and sights. Loved the back courtyard and Mountain View’s. Dog enjoyed the large dog treats.


Phil's Filling Station Grill
Phil's Filling Station Grill in Fountain Hills, AZ
January 2, 2025

Great experience

First time visitors from the Midwest with our little dog. Friendly capable staff and friendly patrons. Enjoyed the outside dining on a beautiful January day. Loved seeing the fountain go. Extensive menu. Tasty food and drinks.


El Malpais Visitor Center Trail
El Malpais Visitor Center Trail in Grants, NM
January 1, 2025

Little dog walk

While on a roadtrip on I 40, this place was worth a stop so both our dog and ourselves could get out of the car and move, do the .7 loop trail (not marked at all) and view the volcanic scenery.


SandBar & Grill
SandBar & Grill in Chippewa Falls, WI
August 26, 2024

Great spot

Really good food and drinks, great service and lots of covered outdoor patio space to enjoy with your dog. Lovely views. Clean and relaxed setting. Daily food specials.


Dog Park at Jessens Park
Dog Park at Jessens Park in St. Charles, MN
August 22, 2024

Nice park

Grassy, spacious, safe area to exercise your dog. No water or bathroom however.


Whitewater State Park
Whitewater State Park in Altura, MN
August 19, 2024

Camping & hiking

We camped in the Minnieska loop for 4 nights with our dog. Campsites spacious and private. Plenty of roads and trails to do with the dog. Some hikes rather steep with stairs but our little guy did just fine.


Forager Brewery & Kutzky Market
Forager Brewery & Kutzky Market in Rochester, MN
August 19, 2024

Lovely area for dogs

Had a midweek summer lunch and beverage with our little dog outside.Beautiful area with lots of plants and flowers. Water and dishes provided for dogs. Friendly service. Good food-a bit expensive-but menu quite varied. Good beer.


Ooga Brewing Company
Ooga Brewing Company in Beaver Dam, WI
July 3, 2024

Lots of pleasant space

Sat outside with our dog enjoying the brews and views of this spot in Beaver Dam


Whisky D's
Whisky D's in Two Rivers, WI
June 25, 2024

Nice place

Great outside area for you and your dog. Right on the river. Free dog treats. Tasty food and beverages for the humans. Very friendly owners and staff.


Hillsboro Brewing Company
Hillsboro Brewing Company in Hillsboro, WI
June 21, 2024

Beautiful brewery

Sat outside and enjoyed beers, delicious food and comfortable setting with our dog. Lots of space and seating, both sunny and shaded. Very friendly staff. We also had to check out the extensive inside space of this former condensed milk factory (while our dog waited in the car). Nice merchandise for sale including a HBC portable dog bowl.


Alchemy Brewing Company
Alchemy Brewing Company in Cashton, WI
June 21, 2024

Nice spot

Had an enjoyable time on their covered patio with our dog. Sunny areas were available as well. Delicious food and drinks. Friendly staff. Relax here and watch the world go by in Wisconsin’s Driftless region.


Neshotah Beach
Neshotah Beach in Two Rivers, WI
June 21, 2024

Lovely place

Beautiful sandy beach to enjoy with your dog. The entire park area has nice well marked trails.


Ahnapee Brewery
Ahnapee Brewery in Algoma, WI
June 21, 2024

Fine place to visit

Enjoyed beer and time spent on patio outside with our dog. Unfortunately it was so foggy we could not see Lake Michigan across the street! Tasty beers, friendly staff, nice new space, fun merch


Best Western Plus Des Moines West Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus Des Moines West Inn & Suites in Clive, IA
March 12, 2024

Great stay

Spent one night while on road trip with small dog. Excellent location for I-35 travel. Safe neighborhood with nearby wonderful park and trails for exercise. Fuel and restaurants plentiful as well. King room was clean and comfortable. Highly recommend!


Best Western Plus Overland Inn
Best Western Plus Overland Inn in Fort Morgan, CO
March 11, 2024

Good experience

Stayed for one night on a road trip with our little dog. King room was clean, spacious and comfortable. Elevator was not operational when we arrived so we had to use stairs to 2nd floor, end room. Given dog treat upon check-in. Both the dog and I enjoyed walk at nearby Riverside Park on the Platte River. Ordered take out food from nearby The Mav-in Rodeway Inn (very good btw). I used the pool and spa which I had to myself on a Sunday night. Had to ask clerk to provide pool towels. Great location for traveling the 76.


Silver Reef Craft and Kitchen
Silver Reef Craft and Kitchen in St. George, UT
March 6, 2024

Great experience

We enjoyed food and craft beers on the patio with our little dog. Friendly capable service.


River Rock Roasting Company
River Rock Roasting Company in La Verkin, UT
March 6, 2024

Great spot

Enjoyed snacks and drinks outside on patio with our little dog. Great views. Tasty Utah brewed beers. Friendly service.


Marj Bonner Dog Park at George Barker River Park
Marj Bonner Dog Park at George Barker River Park in Springdale, UT
March 5, 2024

Beautiful space

Enjoyed a lovely visit in March with our little dog. The bridge over the Virgin River was really nice. Other park patrons seemed fine. Highly recommend.


Great Eagle Bar & Grill
Great Eagle Bar & Grill in Surprise, AZ
February 21, 2024

Self service

We had to order our food and drink at inside bar but spacious outside shaded seated for us and our dog. Staff was friendly. Great range of craft beer. Food was good and plentiful.


Holiday Inn Express & Suites Liberal by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Liberal by IHG in Liberal, KS
February 14, 2024

Friendly staff

Stayed one night with our morkie. Staff were friendly and helpful. Clean room. We had an issue with shade they addressed as able. Hotel lacks green space and nice areas to walk your dog. They did have dog treats and waste bags available. More outside waste receptacles would be nice.


Holiday Inn Express Newton by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Newton by IHG in Newton, KS
February 13, 2024

Great stay with our dog

The hotel is getting renovated. They waived the pet fee as a result of this. We had a spacious king suite on the 3rd floor that is completely updated and nice. Comfortable bed. Lots of nice green space to walk your dog. Friendly staff.


Belts' Soft Serve
Belts' Soft Serve in Stevens Point, WI
August 22, 2023

Great stop

order at the window and enjoy a huge variety of soft serve treats. outdoor seating with shade. reasonable prices for everything including pup cups.


Pattison State Park
Pattison State Park in Superior, WI
July 27, 2023

Beautiful state park

several great hiking trails, pet picnic area and campground


Lakewalk
Lakewalk in Duluth, MN
July 27, 2023

Lakewalk

great place to exercise and hang out with your dog


Manitou Inn Bar & Grill
Manitou Inn Bar & Grill in Superior, WI
July 26, 2023

Worth a stop

great food and drink on their dog friendly patio with some shaded tables. Right next to State Park.


Love's Travel Stop
Love's Travel Stop in Valley City, ND
May 30, 2022

Very nice stop

we enjoyed our stop here. grassy fenced in dog park area with benches and picnic tables. great place to have our lunch while dog got exercised and lots of sniffs. Nice view. Human bathrooms very nice. Gas prices better than other stations in the area.


Casa de Freds
Casa de Freds in San Diego, CA
November 19, 2021

Excellent experience

we took our 2 year old Corgi to Fred’s and had a great experience. prompt service, attentive to us and the pup, excellent food and drinks. Happy Hour rocks! Highly recommend.


Dog Park at Golliard Park
Dog Park at Golliard Park in Page, AZ
October 29, 2020

Wonderful Park

very nice dog park! grassy and 2 seperate areas to play. water and bags/garbage provided. our puppy had a good time and met a fellow traveler dog from out of state.


La Quinta by Wyndham St. George
La Quinta by Wyndham St. George in St. George, UT
October 20, 2020

Great Stay!

We spent 1 night on our road trip to SoCal with our 9 mo. old puppy. We stayed in a king executive suite at end of the 1st floor hallway.


Rib & Chop House
Rib & Chop House in St. George, UT
October 18, 2020

Fabulous Place

arrived right when they opened at 4pm on a Sunday. Place got busier over the 1.25 hr. we were there. The 2 of us and our pup were the only ones on covered patio for awhile. very spacious (tables distanced for COVID 19) and staff brought puppy large dish of water right away. Meal and beverages we ordered were top notch! Really nice place! definitely recommend


Home2 Suites by Hilton Gillette
Home2 Suites by Hilton Gillette in Gillette, WY
October 17, 2020

Super place for us and our pup

Wonderful one night stay after a long travel day with our 9 mo. old morkie. Extremely clean, pleasant suite and really comfortable bed/bedding/pillows. Nice to have sidewalks to walk our pup, see a herd of pronghorns and view the sunset. Breakfast was also really nice.

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