Bert and Ernie
the Berners

We’re sharing 10 fun things to do with your dog in the Greater St. Cloud area ! FOUR places to talk a walk, THREE dog friendly...

Custer State Park and the Black Hills of South Dakota are fabulous destinations to enjoy with your dog! There’s lots to do in the area...

It's fun to say and fun to visit - Bemidji is a great destination for you and your pup to explore the outdoors and enjoy all that...

It’s that time again! We’re back with more recommendations for Minnesota state park hiking and breweries, perfect for weekend excursions...

Utah has 5 stunning National Parks and an abundance of remarkable state sites and national monuments. How to choose where to spend your...

We took a dog-free trip to Oregon in July of 2022 and characteristically road tripped all around the state. The keystone of our trip was...

The Twin Ports of Duluth, MN and Superior, WI are the metro hubs along the western tip of Lake Superior. These cities are known for their...

Today I’m sharing some of the necessities I always carry in my backpack when we take day hikes with Bert and Ernie. For more on preparing...

We had the chance to visit plenty of cool places with Bert and Ernie this year! As we look back, here’s a recap of some of our favorite...

We’re on a journey to visit all 66 Minnesota State Parks. We’ve managed to visit more than 50 as of this writing (October 2022), which...

B.A.R.K. Rangers, Assemble! Have you heard about this adorable and free program for your dog at dozens of National Parks Service sites?...

If you’re looking for a quick weekend getaway, think north! With destination breweries, a beautiful dog friendly hotel, and several state...

The days are getting longer, the weather’s getting warmer - if you’re looking to stretch your legs after the very long winter we’ve had,...

Have you ever seen the Grand Canyon covered in snow? Since the South Rim of the Grand Canyon receives just a handful of snowstorms each...

We recently had the chance to get away for the weekend at the beautiful Lutsen Sea Villas on Lake Superior. The North Shore is an...

We're on a quest to visit all 66 of Minnesota's state parks! Our hiking day trips typically start with coffee and bagels from our corner...

We're on a journey to visit each of Minnesota's 66 state parks! In 2021, we made it to 30 unique parks (and a couple of repeats), and...

Most weekends, you can find us hiking at a state or local park! In 2021, we visited 30 unique Minnesota state parks - and we revisited a...