Roving through Virginia with Rover

  • Fauquier County

    Fauquier County

    Fauquier County, infamous as “horse and wine country” also offers up the most eclectic assortment of dog friendly activities imaginable. And we tried to do them all.

  • Essex County

    Essex County

    How dog friendly is Essex County, Virginia and its historic town of Tappahannock? We asked our dogs and they had a lot to say on this subject, including—and this is a direct quote—“WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!WOOF! WOOF!”

  • Culpeper County

    Culpeper County

    Our pack hiked through stunning Civil War battlefields, visited a bison farm, and relaxed at a winery. We also awarded Culpeper County with a big “paws up” for its dog friendly downtown.

  • Clarke County

    Clarke County

    We hunted for a waterfall on the Appalachian Trail, toured a historic town, and explored the State Arboretum. Plus, we found an absolute gem of a dog friendly deli.

  • Chesterfield County

    Chesterfield County

    On a scale from 1 to 10 our pack rated Chesterfield County at a solid 11, including our trip to Henricus Historical Park where it’s always Year 1611.

  • Charlotte County

    Charlotte County

    As a Bridgerton fan, I was excited to visit Queen Charlotte’s eponymous Virginia county, especially because this royal was known to travel with her beloved dogs. Our pack enjoyed the history and the hiking, but we absolutely reveled in the rustic beauty of Charlotte County.

  • Charles City County

    Charles City County

    We doggedly adventured through about 400 years of Virginia history. Our one mishap we blame on the ghost of Aunt Pratt, who haunts the Historic Shirley Plantation.

  • Carroll County

    Carroll County

    We created the Carroll County caNine list of our 9 favorite dog friendly features including the New River Trail, Chestnut Creek Falls, and live outdoor music at the Blue Ridge Music Center.

  • Caroline County

    Caroline County

    Traveling with your dog? We include a guide for visiting the Virginia State Fair as well as Caroline County’s sweet dog friendly offerings: a dog’s eye view of a mega-fossil, Secretariat’s birthplace, a sanctuary for carnivorous plants, the best lakes for kayaking, walking tours through history, and more!

  • Campbell County

    Campbell County

    Happy Place Recipe: Mix quiet, rural Campbell County with the vibrant city of Lynchburg. Serve with generous portions of dog friendliness.