A Dog's Guide To Mt. Hood Territory

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Just off I-5 in Lake Oswego, Phoenix Inn Suites, Hilton Garden Inn and Residence Inn by Marriott are all pet friendly, making them perfect for you and the family to unwind after a day of driving. Their staff also know of all the great pet-friendly restaurants in the area. 

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Take your human for a walk at one of Lake Oswego’s stunning dog parks. We love Hazelia Dog Park at Luscher Park, thanks to its thoughtful design, which offers two areas: one for timid and shy pups and one for those who are more outgoing.

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For breakfast, lunch or dinner, cozy up at La Provence’s flagship location with dog-approved outdoor tables and delicious French fare. (Many of their ingredients come from their own farm in Canby, so you know everything is fresh!) They also hand out dog treats in the shape of cute mini croissants!

Head over to the world-famous Salt & Straw for Pup Cups. Crafted with the same attention to detail and ingredients as their human treats, Salt & Straw starts with the coconut-based ice cream, and then adds sweet potato, carrots and apples. The end result is a dessert that's yummy and still good for you. 

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Take in one of nature’s massive sculptures at Willamette Falls. View it from the Highway 99E lookout, or sign up for a SUP pup lesson with Base Camp Paddle Board Adventures. Their boards come with traction dog mats, so you have an easier time staying upright with your human in tow. You’ll also get to meet the other SUP pups before setting out for your doggy paddle.

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Before you head on to your next adventure, make a stop at Corner 14 Foodcarts, Spirits and Brew. All of the food carts there are amazing, but we’re going to guess that you might most love Walter French’s mascot. Plus, you get a free treat when your human buys a sandwich. And across the street at Oregon City Brewing Company, your human will find a huge variety of their craft beers and many other local brews on guest taps. For a keepsake, they have Brewdog crowler plush toys and collapsible doggie bowls.

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Vanguard Brewing in Wilsonville is the paw-fect place for pups. They've got a doggie door, a pup menu and even souvenirs just for you. Plus, their tap list is full of pet-related names like Wiggle Butt and Puppy Porter. And for the humans? They can enjoy great craft beer and nibbles like local dogs (sausages, that is!) and soft pretzels with melty cheese. Hang out in the cozy taproom or on the outdoor patio.

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Hilton Garden Inn Wilsonville is pet friendly and has convenient access to I-5, serving as a great homebase for your trip.

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For all of you adventure-seeking pups wanting to spend some time in the wilderness, you’re in luck! Our Mt. Hood National Forest area is perfect for pooches. Mt. Hood Oregon Resort in Welches and the newly renovated Best Western Sandy Inn are both pet friendly and near everything you’ll want to do. Plus they’re easily accessible from US-26 along the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway.

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Visit Milo McIver State Park’s off-leash dog park, just past the lookout point highlighting Mt. Hood. Oh, and if your family has any horses in it, the equestrian trails are just beyond that. Meet fellow dog travelers before taking your human to the Estacada Lake boat ramp where you can go on a guided paddle tour with Clackamas River Outfitters. 

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Afterwards, think about the good times you just had on Chicali Cantina’s covered outdoor patio. They even have a doggie menu with entrees and a dessert. Let your human know that if the monkey light is on inside the restaurant, it means that they have a drink special going. Different colors indicate different specials. If you’d like to eat at Milo McIver, stop by Ant Farm Cafe & Bakery in Estacada for the perfect picnic boxed lunches.