If you’re looking for a fun and educational way to enjoy the outdoors with your dog near Washington, DC, consider becoming a C&O Canal B.A.R.K. Ranger. This new program at the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park near Great Falls Tavern, Maryland, allows you and your furry friend to explore nature, learn about the…
The BARK Ranger program from the National Park Service is a fun way to get out and explore the parks around DC. Thanks to social media, they’ve become a popular activity for animal lovers to do with their dogs, and more local national parks are implementing their own programs. There are currently 13 programs in…
Earning BARK Ranger badges for my dog is one of my favorite ways to spend time outside in nature. The BARK Ranger program is an initiative by the National Park Service (NPS) to promote responsible pet use in the United States’ national parks that is also a lot of fun. The DC area has lots…
I love taking my dog, Lil Mikey, to earn his BARK Ranger badge at national parks around DC. The first time we went, it was around Halloween, so I decided to dress him up as a park ranger to go earn his first badge at Rock Creek Park. The trouble, though, was there wasn’t really…
If you want to explore preserved wetlands in the heart of the city and see beautiful lotus flowers, you can have your dog become a BARK Ranger at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Washington, DC. It’s great for those who are looking for something to do with their dog besides breweries and patios, and want an…
If you’re looking for an excuse to get outside with your dog, having your dog become a BARK Ranger at Great Falls, Virginia is the perfect thing to do near DC. The DMV has plenty of dog-friendly activities, but the BARK Ranger program is something a little different than going to beer gardens, hikes in…