Barking Embarkers

This weekend, Chloe and I explored the White Mountains. Though it is just a 2 hour drive, we strive to make the best of our […]

Recently, I’ve been reflecting a lot on the 5 years I spent solo traveling the United States. Before Chloe Rue, my doggo doo bounded her […]

This past September, after backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail with my life partner Seth and our dogs, Chloe Rue (who runs this blog on her […]

It was about three years ago when Chloe and I moved back to Oregon on a permanent basis. We found an apartment, rented a U- […]

I backpacked halfway across the country this summer, from California to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail with my dog Chloe Rue. Then I moved […]

The summer of 2023 was one of my favorite to date. It wasn’t because I was living the lake life, traveling Europe, or even road […]

This summer has been more fulfilling than I could ever write in words. For those who have been reading each blog post, following my PCT […]

When you are chasing adventure, time has a habit of changing speeds. You might be whiling away miles in Oregon, or hiking at top speeds […]

From Cascade Locks into the Green Tunnel Our happy little family of four, two humans and two good dogs, trotted forward straight into the lovely […]

McKenzie Pass and the Lava Rock After the pure joy of experiencing friends who supported us in person, and the unforgettable views from the Three […]

Mount Hood in all her glory is a special sight to behold. Our time at Timberline Lodge savoring that sight with Seth’s parents was amazing. […]

The Pacific Crest Trail is a thru hiking adventure, that stretches 2,600 miles between Mexico and Canada. While my partner has been hiking since March […]

Fresh Snow on the Trail It was a cold night near the top of Devil’s Peak. We knew it was supposed to drop below freezing […]

We had been backpacking through the “Green tunnel” of Oregon all day. This was not a bad thing for us. See, Oregon’s trees are massive, […]

Hello Oregon! We have missed you SO much Oregon! Truly, I love this state. I love the massive, tall trees and old man’s beard moss […]

It is time to take a break away from the main show this summer; which is all about Chloe Rue and I backpacking the longest […]

Etna California is Awesome Our third week on the trail involved some rest in a little known town called Etna, California. Truthfully, we had no […]

If you want more tail wagging adventure stories, subscribe here! Castle Craigs Our journey back to the trail began after some rest in Mt. Shasta […]

Subscribe right here if you want posts sent to your inbox! Imagine… Unfortunately, the last 4 days of my first 127 miles of the Pacific […]

This is the LAST BLOG in this pre PCT series- because when you will be reading this, I will officially be on the trail! Wahooo!!! […]

If you’re interested in our previous posts related to PCT prep, check them out right here: Human Gear Well you all know I’ve done my […]

Most outdoor enthusiasts are familiar with “The Ten Essentials for Hiking and Camping” referenced across the board, from Search and Rescue teams, REI, Boy and […]

I know, I know, it’s only 7 days until I begin my trip south for the PCT and you all are DYING to hear more […]

Check out my previous PCT Prep posts here! The Hunger Games of Resupply Boxes Wow you guys, I CANNOT believe Seth and I are starting […]

If you are just joining in on this adventure and want the previous prep articles, here they are just for you! On my opinion, the […]

It has been a while since I’ve discussed the RV life! As most of you know, I experienced the loss of my camper-home, in 2020, […]

You can find the rest of the PCT series listed here! My human “Why” Why am I hiking the PCT? This is a very popular […]

Chloe’s Impression of my First Ever Online Date I know there are entire blogs about people who talk about their horrible online dating experiences. Honestly, […]

Who on earth ever thought that even your dogs PAWS need to build up some oomph before thru hike backpacking adventures? Well, mushers doing the […]

One of my most popular informational blog posts that I wrote quite some time ago was titled, “What to do with your dog when you’re […]

Guess who is back and SO excited to share more adventure tails with you! It’s CHLOE RUE! And me too! But Chloe especially loved our […]

Dogs are so awesome because they can accompany us humans on SO many awesome adventures! Today is a massive celebration of fall y’all, and this […]

While I’ve discussed making a plan (here), and physically training (here) for the Pacific crest trail in the last couple of posts, today I’m going […]

It’s no secret that healthcare burnout is an enormous problem since the pandemic. Travel therapy rates are through the roof. While we LOVE to take […]

It’s story time! For those who are new here, I have kept a record of Chloe’s and my adventures during our travels! I write and […]

Subscribe to stay up to date on our preparations here! What kind of training are we doing to prep for the PCT? While I am […]

The world is wide, the cultures are vast, the experiences are many and while adventure is out there, I am compelled to pursue it. Greece […]

I had the outstanding opportunity to attend the Overland Expo Pacific North West this year. Prior to this summer I had never heard of Overlanding […]

It feels like it was yesterday, when I took a winter snowboard trip from Minnesota, to Mt. Hood and was asked to return to Oregon […]

The absolute best part about being a traveling health care professional, is the time off you can take between jobs. I’m working a permanent job […]

The United States is huge, beautiful and full of secret beautiful areas free for exploration to fill your heart’s wildest desires. In my adventures as […]

Chloe Rue, my now nearly FOUR YEAR OLD doggo, was an extraordinary puppy. Though I distinctly remember my sister calling me when I was enroute […]

We must chase our dreams. Even if our dreams are the wildest, most far fetched adventures imaginable- our lives are completely obtainable, if we allow […]

I love the planet. So, so much. Seriously, I may never find the right man to marry but mother nature would win any day, anyway. […]

After the Fire In continuation from our last story (check out pur wildfire story here), Chloe and I found ourselves back in Fargo, North Dakota […]

I’ve been involved in Facebook groups for about 3 years now, and I absolutely LOVE them for ideas, inspiration and a wealth of knowledge from […]

For those of us who travel with our dogs, and want them to have the funnest days in the funnest places, we have the task […]

It’s almost the end of summer! If you’re a traveling healthcare professional and you are headed toward your next late summer/fall contract I am so […]

Albany to Medford to Alaska Sometimes it is hard to leave a travel contract. While working in Albany Oregon, I made incredible friends. I also […]

As someone who traveled around the United States with Chloe as a traveling occupational therapist for five years, I ran across so many perks and […]

I am starting a new blog series! The Adventure Dog series is all about adventure dogs and the massive variety of activities you can do […]

**edited to add: please don’t hike at high altitudes with your dog if you have not trained for it! This is an actual mountain climb […]

Our Goal If you’re familiar with the tails of Chloe Rue and I, you know we set some pretty crazy goals together and then chase […]

This is for not just any traveler, but specifically traveling healthcare workers. However, if you travel a lot for other types of work; this is […]

Portland to Albany It’s pretty ironic writing this as I take a permanent trip to Albany Oregon, about a year after I took a travel […]

I have gotten a lot of questions lately about national parks with dogs! First I have to explain, I am extremely inclusive with Chloe whenever […]

Today’s tale takes place in early December of 2019, when my best friend in the entire world came to visit me in Portland! I had […]

It’s been about a year since I wrote and published my blog series on how to find short-term, pet friendly housing! I thought it was […]

Chloe and I are always chasing down our next crazy dog venture. Whether we are traveling across the country for work, or taking a weekend […]

Traveling healthcare is kind of a dream come true. It was for me anyway, to open my camper door to the ocean, or jump outside […]

I hope you are all enjoying some time with the furry love of your life on Valentines Day! Chloe and I plan to spend the […]

The Long Haul Have you ever gotten into your truck with your camper attached and just decided you wanted to GO and just not stop? […]

Are you embarking on a solo adventure? That’s Barking Mad! Well, that’s what they all told me, but I do it anyway. Like all the […]

South Carolina is Beautiful It was the fall of 2019 and I was savoring every moment of the South Carolina sunshine. And every moment I […]

Before we get to the good stuff, I just want to thank everyone who is following and reading the blog! I have fallen behind with […]

In my humble opinion, camping on private property is the best way to enjoy the traveling life with your dog! Whether you pursue the van […]

Before we get into our fun adventure today, I wanted to thank everyone for all of your words of support after the Oregon Wildfires took […]

This month I am all about the top 12! From the top 12 midwest dogventures to the best 12 dogventure ideas in the PNW! However […]

Here we go!! As fall approaches and the cooler weather makes us all dream of our next dogventure, I decided to start a “Top 12” […]

I say midwest but I mean specifically North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin. It has been quite the year for all of us; […]

You hike alone? You tow an RV by yourself? You travel the United States solo? Do you carry a gun? You can back up a […]

Adventure is calling us, from the mountain winds to the prairie grass, to the ocean waves. We must not worry, for adventure is waiting, and […]

I want to start this blog post by saying this: I want every dog parent of Pit-bulls, German Shepard, Rottweilers, Huskies, Dobermans or Boxers (or […]

I really, truly love the state of Oregon. I can’t even describe how insanely GREEN the pacific north west is! It’s like, every corner there […]

Happy Hiking everyone! I hope you all are well and staying cool this summer. Today we are continuing on our barking mad hiking with your […]

Hey everyone! This month we are featuring a wonderful series about hiking with your dog in all of the different ways you can hike with […]

Happy week after independence day to America! Today I thought I would do something kind of fun, just to celebrate the unity and beauty of […]

I have missed you all! I hope the COVID-19 pandemic is calming down in all of your states, so you can enjoy some summertime dogventures. […]

This season of life is abundant with change for everyone. Those who are essential workers, like myself are putting themselves at risk everyday, with limited […]

You might be one who loves to stray away from the crowds, or perhaps you simply love to “turn it all off” – the work […]

Chloe and I have been on so many pet friendly adventures these past two years! We love finding the best local hot spots and spending […]

I love the book Twilight. And I love the movies. You should all judge me. Also, please stop reading, right now because it is embarrassing […]

Though the world is full of beauty and growth, the world is also full of lies and antiquated theories. The world is not flat, and […]

Traveling with a dog comes with its challenges, but there are a few strategies that can keep your dog safe and happy! Whether you travel […]

It has come to my attention that one of the biggest barriers in bringing our adventure animals into social situations and including them in travel […]

For those who are new to the blog, the ‘Adventures of Chloe Rue’ posts follow my dog named Chloe’s life adventures as we travel around […]

I’m ALL ABOUT THAT APP. You heard me right. Apps are awesome. Specifically, there are 6 apps that I love and adore for dogventure time. […]

It’s a fantastic way of life, exploring the United States using an RV with your Adventure Pet! But how in the name of Davy Jone’s […]

It’s the Ultimate Challenge. More difficult than teaching your dog to balance on her hind legs, more competitive than getting into Med School, more brutal […]

For those who are new to the blog, the ‘Adventures of Chloe Rue’ posts follow Chloe’s life adventures as we travel around the United States […]

Join me on the NEW facebook group for traveling dogs! ♡ Traveling with Dogs- BarkingEmbarkers Last week I wrote about fido friendly fun festivities, which […]

It’s not uncommon for locals to tell me, “I didn’t know that was here in Maine!” Or, “I’ve lived here for 30 years and I’ve […]

There is something about how dogs approach their worlds that really allows ample room for joy. I mean, something as simple as snow can become […]

One of the most beautiful concepts I’ve learned as a traveling occupational therapist, is the freedom of being alone. This isn’t to say that being […]

I was in college when I first had the barking aspiration of traveling in a camper. Specifically, the dream was to become a traveling occupational […]

In a true barking embarkers way, I would like to elucidate about how significantly more hygienic dogs are when compared to babies. No offense meant […]

What do you all think of long trips with your dog? I know sometimes dogs get a little antsy in the car; they might wine […]

I have made a post in the past about the pros and cons of traveling therapy with a dog, and today I want to really […]

From Maine to Oregon, Minnesota to Maine, Oregon to North Dakota, my little pup Chloe Rue and I have been exploring around this beautiful country, […]

My first travel therapy job while having Chloe was in multiple nursing homes in Worthington, Minnesota. She was just a pup who had some issues […]

As you may be aware, I am a traveling occupational therapist who adventures around the United States with her dog in a camper. Yes, I […]

I like to save money. I also like my dog. Surprisingly, these two concepts blend together quite well. Today I am excited to share with […]

Disclaimer: I am not a professional dog trainer. I am a professional human occupational therapist, with a background in psychology and behavior modification. I feel […]

I decided to introduce Chloe to my camper slowly, though this was hardly necessary. Chloe seemed to feel that my camper was my human-crate, and […]

Do you know that feeling after a long, strenuous week, where you just want to get in your truck and drive? And keep driving until […]

Are you considering becoming a traveling healthcare professional, but you’re worried about what you will do with your pet? Maybe you are already a traveling […]

I am a traveling occupational therapist, who lives in a camper and travels the United States with my pup, Chloe Rue. We LOVE to explore […]

Since I have been off the Pacific Crest Trail, I have been craving that outdoor lifestyle more than I can describe. A few barriers include […]