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Road-tripping couple exploring the US with our 2 dogs 37 states • 17 National Parks • 43,000+ miles driven witheachmile.com

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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 27/09/2026
I feel like it's becoming more and more difficult to tell what's a photo, what's been AI-generated and what has been heavily edited lately. So, in September, we started adding C2PA Content Credentials to our blog photos. These let you see an image's origin and its edit history.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 27/09/2026
On our last night in #grandtetonnationalpark, we saw a moose and her baby wandering in front of the #mountains ⛰️ 📸 August 2026 #Stunday #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #MobilePhotography #onlybeautifulthings #nature #nationalparks #grandteton
An adult moose and a small calf stand in a grassy meadow dotted with low shrubs, framed by a dense foreground of pine trees. In the background, a thick forest edge meets distant mountains under a twilight sky with pink clouds.
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Savor the Moment Photography @savorthemoment.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness is located in #Aspen, #Colorado. So worth a visit! #photography #nature #landscape #landscapephotography #naturephotography #Stunday #EastCoastKin #PhotographersofBluesky #travelphotography www.savorthemomentphotography.com/visiting-mar...
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 27/09/2026
Some of the view we had #hiking from the Bear Lake Trailhead to Dream and Emerald Lakes in #RockyMountainNationalPark 🌲 📸 August 2026 #Stunday #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #MobilePhotography #onlybeautifulthings #nature #hiking #nationalparks
Mountain stream and evergreen trees under a cloudy blue sky in Rocky Mountain National Park.
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John Meyer @johnme23.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
4 views of Colorado National Monument for #scape day #eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #colorado #canyons #mesas #redrock #vista #overlook #erosion #geology
Stone slabs act as platforms above a canyon with sheer cliffs and green trees at its bottom.View across a canyon to the steep sided red rock wall on the other side. Juniper trees bristle in the foreground. Broom-like cloud formations paint the otherwise blue sky.Standing sandstone towers rise above a drylands plain, their tops capped by flat white stone. A green river basin can be seen in the blue distance.Vertical view of one group of sandstone towers, artfully sculpted by nature, with loose red sand at their bases and steep-walled red rock cliffs in the middle distance. A higher mountain ridge can be seen far away.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 25/09/2026
We didn't have reservations to visit Bear Lake Road on our first day in #RockyMountainNationalPark, so instead we spent the day driving along Trail Ridge Road and stopping at pretty much every spot that looked stunning 🌲 There were a lot of stops 😅 #Scape #ForestFriday #hiking #nationalparks
A rocky hiking trail winds through a mountain landscape, flanked by grassy meadows and a dense forest of evergreen pine trees. A steep, rocky hillside rises on the left beneath a bright blue sky filled with scattered white clouds.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 22/09/2026
Alpine lake #reflections in Lake Haiyaha, Rocky Mountain National Park 🌲 #nationalparks #hiking #colorado #RockinTuesday #ColorADay #BlueTue #nature #rockymountainnationalpark #travel
Scenic view of Lake Haiyaha in Rocky Mountain National Park, featuring a calm lake, reflective water, a boulder shoreline, a pine forest backdrop, and a large boulder in the foreground.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 21/09/2026
We have stopped at quite a few waterfalls while road tripping across the country. But so far, none have been quite as unique as Seven Falls in Colorado Springs. It's made up of seven individual waterfalls with a staircase running alongside. #BlueSkyMonday #MountainMonday #Waterfall #Dogfriendly
Minerva and Sam holding their dogs Toby and Lily with Seven Falls cascading in the background.The Mountain Elevator entrance and the stairs leading up to Eagle's Nest at Seven Falls.Wide-angle view of Seven Falls and the canyon staircase from the Eagle's Nest observation area.The covered seating area with international flags and the start of the 224 stairs at Seven Falls.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 21/09/2026
Visiting Seven Falls in Colorado Springs with Dogs Planning to visit Seven Falls in Colorado Springs with dogs? Our guide covers tickets, parking, the shuttle, 224 stairs and what to expect. witheachmile.com/visiting-seven-fal…
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Visiting Seven Falls in Colorado Springs with Dogs
Planning to visit Seven Falls in Colorado Springs with dogs? Our guide covers tickets, parking, the shuttle, 224 stairs and what to expect.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 08/09/2026
Colorado Springs was our first stop along our 4,800+ #roadtrip traveling from our home in Alabama all the way to Grand Teton in Wyoming. Visiting Garden of the Gods was a great way to get used to the high elevation while #hiking with our dogs. #RockinTuesday #ColorADay #BlueTue
Panoramic view of red sandstone spires rising above a dense green forest with mountains under a cloudy sky.Paved red walking path winding through Garden of the Gods with informational plaques and giant sandstone rock towers.Woman walking a small white dog along a dirt trail surrounded by green brush and red rock formations at Garden of the Gods.Tall sandstone rock formation with a historic plaque beside a paved walkway and wooden guardrail.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 08/09/2026
Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs: Our Experience Visiting With Dogs We spent two hours exploring Garden of the Gods with our dogs. Here's what to know about parking, elevation, crowds, how long to visit and more. witheachmile.com/garden-of-the-gods…
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Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs: Our Experience Visiting With Dogs
We spent two hours exploring Garden of the Gods with our dogs. Here's what to know about parking, elevation, crowds, how long to visit and more.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 07/09/2026
While driving along Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, we stopped off to walk along some of the trails 🌲 #BlueSkyMonday #MountainMonday #RockyMountainNationalPark #nature #photography #travel #nationalparks
A person wrapped in a colorful geometric blanket walks away down a dirt trail in a mountain meadow surrounded by evergreen trees under a partly cloudy sky.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 25/08/2026
We spent the last 5 days exploring Grand Teton. This is Mount Moran reflecting in Jenny Lake. I still can't get over how beautiful the area is 💚 #RockinTuesday #TidesOutTuesday #ColorADay #BlueTue #hiking #nationalparks #grandteton
Scenic view of Mount Moran reflected in the calm waters of Jackson Lake, framed by pine branches, a pebbled shore, and a fallen weathered tree.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 24/08/2026
This was our view a couple of days ago of the Grand Teton mount range from across Jenny Lake. #BlueSkyMonday #MountainMonday #hiking #nationalparks #grandteton #wyoming #grandtetonnationalpark
Scenic view of Jenny Lake framed by evergreen pine trees, with the rugged, rocky peaks of the Teton Range rising under a clear blue sky.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 19/08/2026
It's been a bit, but we are finally on another road trip! This is Seven Falls in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It's a #waterfall made up of seven cascading waterfalls 🌊 #colorado #coloradosprings #waterfallwednesday #roadtrip #hiking
A tall waterfall cascading down a steep rocky canyon at Seven Falls in Colorado Springs, accompanied by a long, steep metal staircase built into the cliff side alongside the falls and a covered viewing deck at the base.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 09/08/2026
Sunset at #HurricaneRidge in Olympic National Park 🌲 This was our last night of our 2.5 week exploration of the #OlympicPeninsula #Stunday #ColorADay #OrangeSun #nationalparks #travel #pnw #olympicnationalpark
A breathtaking image of a vibrant sunset over the Olympic Mountains, with the sun's warm glow illuminating the evergreen trees and highlighting the distant peaks of Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 09/08/2026
Anna Maria Island, Florida 🌊 📸 July 2024 #Stunday #ColorADay #OrangeSun #Florida #AnnaMariaIsland #Beach #Sand
Close-up, low-angle view of a gentle ocean wave washing onto the wet sand at shore during a golden sunset on Anna Maria Island.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 08/08/2026
Shipwreck Point, just a couple minutes west of Sekiu, Washington in the #OlympicPeninsula #Scape #ForestFriday #ColorADay #BWFri #BlackAndWhite #Sekiu #Landscape #pnw #pacificnorthwest
A breathtaking night sky over Shipwreck Point near Sekiu, Washington, with countless stars twinkling brightly. Silhouetted evergreen trees frame the scene, and a faint shooting star streaks across the sky near the Milky Way.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 07/08/2026
Congaree National Park Floodplain The park floods around 10 times a year, and those floodwaters bring in nutrient-rich sediment that helps grow some of the tallest trees in the eastern U.S. #Scape #ForestFriday #CongareeNationalPark #dogfriendlytravel #hiking #nationalparks
Flooded forest in Congaree National Park with tall trees rising from still water, reflecting the sky and highlighting the unique landscape seen along the boardwalk trail.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 06/08/2026
Hiking along Grand Valley Trail, part of Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park 🏔️ #HumansOfBlueSky #ColorADay #YellowThu #Hiking #nationalparks #olympicnationalpark #pnw
Bright yellow and orange wildflowers bloom in the foreground, lining the rocky slope of the Grand Valley Trail. A hiker stands blurred in the background, gazing out at endless blue mountains beneath a sky scattered with fluffy clouds.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 05/08/2026
You might not know it while driving through the Columbia River Gorge, but this area is home to one of Oregon’s most popular stops, #MultnomahFalls #WaterfallWednesday #ColorADay #RedWed #oregon #nature #photography #travel #hiking #pnw
Image of a sign reading "Multnomah Falls Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area," with the iconic waterfall visible in the background.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 04/08/2026
Shi Shi Beach was one of my favorite hikes along the Olympic coast. A little muddy at the start of the trail, though 🥾 #RockinTuesday #TidesOutTuesday #hiking #pnw #pacificnorthwest #nationalparks
A close-up of a purple sea star clings to a rock covered in barnacles and seaweed in a tidepool at Shi Shi Beach WA, with jagged sea stacks and gentle waves in the background under a bright blue sky.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 03/08/2026
We took this in the dried up Broadwell Lake while driving through the Mojave Desert. The wind was just whipping through and the sun was so intense ☀️ #BlueSkyMonday #MacroMonday #MinimalMonday #roadtrip #California
Close-up, low-angle view of parched, deeply cracked desert ground stretching into a blurred distance. A faint sliver of blue sky and distant mountains are softly out of focus in the background.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 03/08/2026
Missing the mountain view from our #hike along #hurricaneridge in #OlympicNationalPark #BlueSkyMonday #MountainMonday #nationalparks
A hiker walking along a high mountain ridge path on the Grand Valley Trail in Olympic National Park.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 26/07/2026
A view of Mount Hood from Trillium Lake on #Stunday 🏔️ #mounthood #cascades #landscape #photography #PNW #PacificNorthwest #oregon
A vertical shot of Trillium Lake’s crystal-clear water, showing rocks beneath the surface. Mount Hood stands majestically in the background, reflected perfectly in the lake, while green foliage grows along the shore.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 26/07/2026
Time to hide! 🫣 If it said it saw me, I'd say "no, you're lion" 🦁
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 25/07/2026
Just a bee enjoying the lavender in Sequim, Washington 🐝 Also one of my favorite pictures of our visit to B&B Family Lavender Farm 💜 #bloomscrolling #nature #photography #gardens #sequimlavender #pnw #BlueskyArtShow #Flowers #NaturePhotography
Close-up view of purple lavender blooms swaying under a bright blue summer sky at B & B Family Lavender Farm in Sequim, with a rustic barn and mountain backdrop in the Olympic Peninsula.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 24/07/2026
A little walk through the Hoh Rainforest, taken August 2024 #Scape #ForestFriday #BWFri #BlackAndWhite #olympicnationalpark #pnw #hohrainforest #nationalparks #hiking
A black and white, low-angle shot looking up at a dense canopy of towering, moss-covered trees in the Hoh Rainforest.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 22/07/2026
Exploring the #PacificOcean from the #California coast 🌊 📸 July 2022 @betweentalesandtrails.com
Minerva stands wrapped in a red and white blanket on a high, sandy cliff overlooking a foggy California coastline with crashing ocean waves.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 18/07/2026
We didn't know that #Sequim, WA was known as the Lavender Capital of North America until we checked into our hotel during our #OlympicPeninsula road trip. So we had to visit one of the nearby fields, B&B Family Lavender Farm 💜 Our #lavender bouquet even survived the 2,500-mile road trip home! 🐝
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 13/07/2026
The Pacific Ocean waves are what I need right now 🌊 #rialtobeach #pnw #pacificnorthwest #olympicnationalpark #olympicpeninsula
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 02/07/2026
We pulled over a couple times on our way through the #appalachianmountains for some beautiful views of downtown Gatlinburg. #gatlinburgtn #mountainviews #smokymountains #roadtrip #naturelovers #nature
Panoramic overlook view of downtown Gatlinburg nestled in a lush green valley, surrounded by dense forest trees with the Great Smoky Mountains rising in the background under a cloudy sky.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 01/07/2026
Love a mountain drive through the #GreatSmokyMountains #NationalPark #nature #photography #mountains
Scenic mountain vista of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park featuring green pine trees in the foreground and rolling blue ridgelines fading into a sunny sky with white clouds.
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George Steffanos @gsteffanos.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
🧵1/5 June 30, 1983, 43 years ago today: I followed the Appalachian Trail over Three Ridges. The climb was rough — probably the roughest of this long, hard week. #backpacking #hiking #AppalachianTrail
On a rainy and overcast day we are walking through the forest past a small stream, with marshy banks. There is a lot of leafy green undergrowth growing around the stream banks. The little stream is bankfull with water on this stormy day.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 30/06/2026
Mingo Falls sits just outside the #GreatSmokyMountains #NationalPark and is just 15 minutes from one of the other #dogfriendly trails in the Smokies, the Oconaluftee River Trail. #waterfall #travel #nature #photography
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 28/06/2026
Our Dog-Friendly Smoky Mountains Weekend Itinerary Planning a dog-friendly Smoky Mountains weekend? Check out our getaway itinerary with the Oconaluftee River Trail, Mingo Falls and Gatlinburg travel tips! witheachmile.com/our-dog-friendly-s…
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Our Dog-Friendly Smoky Mountains Weekend Itinerary
Planning a dog-friendly Smoky Mountains weekend? Check out our getaway itinerary with the Oconaluftee River Trail, Mingo Falls and Gatlinburg travel tips!
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Between Tales & Trails @betweentalesandtrails.com · 04/06/2026
I am no professional, but it's good enough that I want to brag about it #flower #nationalpark #hike
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59nationalparks @59nationalparks.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
#ParkChat has had a cancellation for tomorrow night. We are pleased to announce that @yellowstonenpgeek.bsky.social is stepping up and taking over though. She’ll be looking at “It’s Delightful - delightful places and experiences in our parklands”. See y’all then! @naturetechfam.bsky.social
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 03/06/2026
Spent some time playing around with long exposure #photography along the Oconaluftee River Trail in the #GreatSmokyMountains #hiking #nationalparks #dogfriendlytravel #dogtravel
A large stone and concrete bridge spanning the Oconaluftee River, with a rocky shoreline in the foreground near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park visitor center.A wide-angle view of the clear, flowing Oconaluftee River under a blue sky, illustrating the scenic landscape along this dog-friendly trail in the Smokies.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 01/06/2026
Last month, we spent a quick weekend getaway in the Smokies with our dogs Toby and Lily. If you've ever looked for dog-friendly hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you probably already know that out of the 800+ miles of trails, dogs are allowed on exactly 2. #nationalparks #hiking
A man and woman sitting on a stone wall in front of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance sign with their two small dogs, Toby and Lily.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 31/05/2026
Mingo Falls With Dogs: 163 Steps to a Waterfall in Cherokee, NC Near the Smoky Mountains Is Mingo Falls worth the climb with your dog? We visited this 120-foot waterfall in Cherokee, NC. Here’s what to expect, from parking to those 163 stairs.
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Mingo Falls With Dogs: 163 Steps to a Waterfall in Cherokee, NC Near the Smoky Mountains
Is Mingo Falls worth the climb with your dog? We visited this 120-foot waterfall in Cherokee, NC. Here’s what to expect, from parking to those 163 stairs.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 02/05/2026
After climbing 9,000 feet up Mount Hood (~80% to the top), we got a mirror-like reflection of the mountain from Trillium Lake 📸 July 2024 #mounthood #oregon #coupleswhohike
A couple sits on a wooden dock at Trillium Lake, gazing at the snow-capped Mount Hood reflected in the still water. The surrounding evergreen trees frame the scene under a clear blue sky.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 01/05/2026
Out of 800+ miles of trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, dogs are allowed on only 2. We drove through the Smokies & #hiked the Oconaluftee River Trail with our pups, an easy ~3 mile trail with river access. #nationalparks #greatsmokymountains #dogfriendlytravel #TravelBloggersCommunity
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Oconaluftee River Trail: A Dog-Friendly Hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park | With Each Mile
Planning a dog-friendly trip to the Smokies? We hiked the Oconaluftee River Trail with our two pups. Here’s our guide on parking, elk sightings, and trail tips.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 01/05/2026
Oconaluftee River Trail: A Dog-Friendly Hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Planning a dog-friendly trip to the Smokies? We hiked the Oconaluftee River Trail with our two pups. Here’s our guide on... witheachmile.com/oconaluftee-river-…
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Oconaluftee River Trail: A Dog-Friendly Hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Planning a dog-friendly trip to the Smokies? We hiked the Oconaluftee River Trail with our two pups. Here’s our guide on parking, elk sightings, and trail tips.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 22/04/2026
Thanks for the mention, @surf.social! 🌲 It’s been fun seeing what the National Parks feed pulls in from across the web!
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 22/04/2026
Mingo Falls is just a 15 minute drive from one of the two dog friendly trails in the #GreatSmokyMountains (Oconaluftee River Trail). We walked up 163 steps to this incredible spot 💚 #dogfriendly #waterfall #waterfallwednesday #hiking #earthday
Mingo Falls cascades down a tall rock face surrounded by dense green forest just outside the Great Smoky Mountains. Fallen logs and mossy rocks fill the foreground as water rushes through the stream at the base of the waterfall.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 08/04/2026
We spent an extended weekend exploring #CongareeNationalPark with our dogs. I think we got lucky in late March with barely any bugs, but I’m really curious what it looks like in person when the water is higher or when the fireflies are out. #nationalparks #hiking #southcarolina #dogfriendlytravel
Flooded forest in Congaree National Park with tall trees rising from still water, reflecting the sky and highlighting the unique landscape seen along the boardwalk trail.Curving wooden boardwalk trail winds through dense forest in Congaree National Park, with sunlight casting long shadows across the planks and railings.Two small dogs on leashes sit on a wooden boardwalk trail in Congaree National Park, surrounded by tall trees and dappled sunlight as the path stretches into the forest.The iconic Congaree Mosquito Meter near the start of the Boardwalk Trail, showing the current insect activity level in the cypress swamp.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 06/04/2026
We just spent a relaxing (and super dog-friendly) weekend exploring the boardwalk at #CongareeNationalPark. And we timed our visit perfectly with (almost) no mosquitoes! I don't understand why some people call this park "underwhelming". #TravelBloggersCommunity #hiking #nationalparks #dogfriendly
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Congaree National Park With Dogs: What It’s Like Visiting in Spring
Visiting Congaree National Park with dogs? Here’s what it’s really like, including trails, tips, bugs, lodging, and whether it’s worth visiting.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 05/04/2026
Congaree National Park With Dogs: What It’s Like Visiting in Spring Visiting Congaree National Park with dogs? Here’s what it’s really like, including trails, tips, bugs, places to stay and if it’s worth visiting. witheachmile.com/congaree-national-…
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Congaree National Park With Dogs: What It’s Like Visiting in Spring
Visiting Congaree National Park with dogs? Here’s what it’s really like, including trails, tips, bugs, places to stay and if it’s worth visiting.
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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 18/03/2026
Horse Thief Lake South Dakota: A Quick Stop Near Mount Rushmore Is Horse Thief Lake worth a winter visit? See what to expect at this scenic Black Hills detour just 2 miles from Mount Rushmore during the snowy off-season. witheachmile.com/horse-thief-lake-s…
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Horse Thief Lake South Dakota: A Quick Stop Near Mount Rushmore
Is Horse Thief Lake worth a winter visit? See what to expect at this scenic Black Hills detour just 2 miles from Mount Rushmore during the snowy off-season.
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