Big Bend National Park has been on my list since we moved to Texas so we decided to pack up the dogs and take a road trip to finally see this beauty for ourselves. It’s not easy to get to but the rugged beauty and vastness was just what we were looking for. Read on for tips and tricks to visit Big Bend with your dogs!

Big Bend National Park sits in the very Southwestern edge of Texas along the Mexico border. There’s no quick way to get there, which I think is the best part! This is a very quick overview of our itinerary to help you start planning your trip to this remote beauty.

When you see a camel on the side of the road in Texas, you have to stop and check it out, haha! We were driving home from Galveston and that’s exactly what happened. Of course we pulled over and it was even better than I thought it would be!

Mesa Verde National Park is a hidden gem in the Southwest corner of Colorado. Whether you’re taking a day trip from Durango or making a trip of it to see the other nearby historic points of interest, Mesa Verde is a must-see stop. We traveled through with our dogs and were astonished by the Ancient Puebloan cliff dwellings and the beautiful landscapes!