PROFILE KUMA Our cover dog, Kuma, is an 8-year-old wooly Siberian husky you can hear howling from miles away when his pawrents, Maribel and Ralph Camacho of Salem, take him to his happy place: Keizer Rapids Park. The Salem area is super dog-friendly, and Maribel and Ralph take Kuma everywhere with them — to breakfast at Isaac’s, to Cubanisimo Vineyards, and to lie in the grass at Xicha Brewing or to visit Silverton’s Gallon House while his people enjoy a pint. Like his parents, Kuma loves to hike, so keep an eye out for him on the trails at Abiqua Falls, Valley of the Giants and Detroit Lake year-round. (His thick coat keeps him plenty warm during the Pacific Northwest winters.) When Kuma isn’t getting pets from admirers all over the Salem region, he can be found napping with Maribel’s 14-year-old brother and being a good boy. sit, stay & play From grassy parks to gorgeous vineyards, many places in the Salem area welcome the fourlegged travelers in your family. Silverton even has an annual May parade where all pets are celebrated! Whatever your pup’s size and energy level, you’ll surely find a place nearby where they can roam free and score treats. SIT AND SIP: DOG-FRIENDLY WINERIES In South Salem, Cória Estates boasts a spacious grassy area that’s perfect for enjoying views of the Willamette Valley with your pooch. At Monmouth’s Airlie Winery, Rocky and Piper are the resident Irish setters and might whisk your dog away for a splash in the on-site pond. You and your pup can lie on the grass while you enjoy foodand-wine pairings at Jefferson’s St. Innocent Winery. After a pinot flight at St. Paul’s Lady Hill Winery, wander the historic family farm with your leashed pet. PLAY: DOG PARKS Sprawling over 1,200 acres, Salem’s Minto-Brown Island Park is packed with adventures for you and your leashed pup, plus a 30-acre unfenced dog park where your pooch can run free. Nestled at a bend in the Willamette River, the 148-acre Keizer Rapids Park offers a fenced offleash dog park. Southwest of Salem, Monmouth Dog Park has separate areas for small and big dogs, and the Willamette River is right there if your dog likes to swim. In Dallas, the perfectly named Central Bark has an enclosed off-leash area with ample trees and separate areas for small and big dogs. WALK: DOG-FRIENDLY HIKES Salem’s 1.5-mile looped Croisan Creek Trail is rarely crowded and is an ideal place to take your leashed pup on a hiking, running or walking adventure. Head west of Salem to The Oregon Garden in Silverton, a stunning 80acre botanical oasis. Your leashed pooch is welcome to explore the pet-friendly garden, where you can also get a photo next to the statue of Bobbie the Wonder Dog, the amazing pup who traveled more than 2,500 miles to be reunited with his owners in Silverton. STAY: DOG-FRIENDLY HOTELS In the heart of downtown Salem, The Grand Hotel caters to dogs and their owners and is close to nature trails, breweries and wineries. Across the street, The Holman Riverfront Park Hotel, the city’s newest lodging, hosts a slate of pup-friendly rooms and sits steps away from green spaces and walking paths along the Willamette River. Convenient to the Salem airport and downtown, the Best Western Plus Mill Creek also welcomes pets. TREATS: DOG-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS Meat eaters, vegans and their pups are all welcome to grab an outdoor seat at Ritter’s Housemade Foods in downtown Salem. In South Salem, McMenamins Thompson Brewery & Public House serves handcrafted beers by the fire pit in its pet-friendly outdoor seating area, and Brew Coffee & Taphouse in Independence has a dog-friendly patio for morning coffee with the pup or to toast pints in the evening. East of Salem, Silver Falls Brewery is a great place to enjoy the fresh air and a local ale with your pup after a long day of outdoor adventure. SALEM IS MOPO PETS 25 TravelSalem.com
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