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Reservations sell out fast, so remember to book a few months in advance.

Admission: Antelope Canyon is protected by the Navajo Parks and Recreation, so a fully guided tour is required.We brought the pups to dinner, so it’s definitely pet friendly. We ate lunch at Dhara Thai Express and dinner at Blue Buddha Sushi Lounge. Take advantage of that and enjoy breakfast sandwiches, waffles, cereal and coffee before hitting the road.

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Where to eat : Home2Suites by Hilton Page Lake Powell offers free breakfast. We stayed there for four days of our trip. Our room was very clean, and there was a pool and hot tub. Where to stay : Home2 Suites by Hilton Page Lake Powell was an awesome hotel because it’s so close to everything within the small town of Page. Tip: There are a bunch of In-N-Outs in Las Vegas so try to find one next to a Target, so that you can pick up some essentials (road trip snacks, dog beds so that dogs can be comfortable in the car and hotels, dog food, pee pads and a large pack of water). Plus, we’re East Coasters and needed an In-N-Out fix while on the West Coast. Where to eat : We wanted something quick, on the way, and with outdoor seating for the pups, so we went to an In-N-Out in the suburbs of Las Vegas to eat dinner and hydrate after a long day of travel. If you haven’t been to Vegas before or prefer to rest before driving for four hours, feel free to stay longer and explore.

My parents and I are used to long car rides, so we immediately began our road trip. We then picked up a rental car to drive to Page, Arizona. LAX was a good layover spot for the pups since they have an outdoor pet relief patio in the Alaska terminal. We flew from Newark to Los Angeles to Las Vegas with Alaska Airlines.

If you’re over 62 years old, it’s a lifetime pass. The pass gives you annual access to all national parks to avoid the $30 fee for each park.

I highly recommend getting an “America the Beautiful” pass for $80.

Luckily, Hilton Grand Vacations Owners can convert ClubPoints for Hilton Honors™ Points.

Our home base for the first half of the week was in Page, Arizona, but if you’re not too keen on driving, I recommend booking other pet-friendly hotels along the way.

The best time to visit is spring and autumn when the weather is mild, dry and sunny. It gets hot out west, so please be mindful of your dogs during summer.

Plan your road trip during the cooler months.

While you can still travel with larger dogs, they will likely ride in cargo. Maui and Kauai are small dogs (under 20 pounds), so it’s easier to travel with them, as they can fit in a dog carrier in the airplane’s main cabin. My family and I have traveled with dogs on Alaska Airlines before, and we cannot express enough how pet friendly this airline is.

Research pet-friendly airlines if you fly.

Here are a few things to keep in mind as you plan your trip: This is my seven-day dog-friendly road trip itinerary, including a day-by-day list of activities, places to eat, hiking spots and tips I learned along the way.

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