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When outdoor enthusiast Amy Loniewsky first saw Jake, an active Vizsla breed, run around on a neighbor’s farm in New Braunfels, Texas, she knew no ordinary vacation would do their friendship justice.

“Because we live in the suburbs, a lot of our walks are walking around people’s houses, but I know he’d like to run free and go on hikes with me,” says Loniewsky, who recently booked a trip with Jake in late August to Taylor Park Trading Post rental cabins in Taylor Park, Colorado, for a week in the woods. “It’s going to be his first experience in the mountains and in a new climate because he was born in Texas, so being somewhere fresh and natural is going to be fun for him.”

Complete with towering trees and the sights and sounds of nature, staying at a cabin is the perfect place to celebrate a natural friendship with your best friend.

Holly’s Place owner Holly Eimer has been welcoming frontier duos to her South Lake Tahoe cabins for more than 23 years. A 400-foot long driveway invites you and your dog into this rustic retreat, nestled among majestic pines. With private cabins located just one block from the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe, and a two-acre fenced-in area for your dog to run off-leash, there are plenty of opportunities for you both to soak in the fresh air.

But Loniewsky and Jake have more than a nature walk in mind for their upcoming trip. “Jake loves campfires,” she laughs, adding that they take several fire-safety precautions. “When we’ve had campfires in the past, he just sits right next me and cuddles close. I think he’s similar to me; we both love the heat and just like to hangout together.”

The two are sure to have plenty of hangout time, especially since Taylor Park, Colorado, is well off the beaten path. With only one general store within miles, this park boasts an outdoor oasis like no other. Guests have brought their dogs to these 33 cabins since 1940, and now guests receive a welcome sniff from the cabin’s Husky and Newfoundland mix greeter, Tubbo.

All of the cabins have bathrooms and complete kitchenettes with basic cooking and eating utensils, and some cabins also have fireplaces. But the main attraction of the area is the plentiful outdoor adventures just waiting to be explored, from fishing for trout in Taylor Park Reservoir to hiking the beautiful trails to the summit of American Flag Mountain.

“It’s going to be nice to see him exploring the natural element where we’re going to be at,” Loniewsky says. “I think we will have a good time in the cabin because it’s a new place and we are totally into new adventures together.”

This article is courtesy of WagWorld magazine by Beneful® brand Dog Food.

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