Weekend pet-aways! No need to leave home without your best pal
AMY SACKS

A Border collie wades in a creek at Glen Highland Farm, which offers canine getaway camps in upstate Morris.
"If they can't come, we don't go," said Erika Searl, mom to celebpup terriers Ginger and Cubby.Most pet owners would rather escape the city without their suitcase than their furry companions.
The intrepid trio spends the dog days of summer going to wineries, charity events and hiking trails, and taking weekend jaunts to pet-friendly hotels and campsites around the East coast. Without a car, it's more difficult to travel outside the city with a dog over 20 pounds - but it's possible.
The Long Island Rail Road and PATH trains allow small domestic pets in a bag or crate. Metro North welcomes small, well-behaved dogs on a leash - and no one seems to mind if they take their own seat!
If you're heading out to Long Island, the Hampton Jitney allows jet-set pets in carriers small enough to fit on your lap or under your seat for a $10 fee. The Staten Island ferry and Fire Island ferries both accept dogs.
The least pet-friendly ways to travel are by Amtrak and Greyhound, which only allow guide dogs.
The Emerson Resort & Spa, located in upstate Mount Tremper, offers 17 pet-friendly rooms (cats are welcome, too!) and opened its new Catamount Dog Park last week. The lush Hudson Valley setting is close to the area's best hiking trails.
Rooms in The Lodge start at $183 per night, plus a $25 pet fee. With the Emerson PupGrade, for an extra $50, furry guests receive all kinds of treats and a doggy bed, and a $10 donation to the local SPCA is made in their name. Unfortunately, Adirondack Trailways, which drives right by the sprawling resort, enforces a "no pets" rule.
Canine Country Camp, at Glen Highland Farm in upstate Morris, offers a more rustic weekend escape. Dogs can run off the leash through 175 acres of rolling countryside, hemlock forests and winding creeks. From June through mid-October, canines and their human bunkmates can stay in cabins, from $150 per night, or in one of five RVs on the property, from $200 per night.
Proceeds from the adventure camps underwrite the Sweet Border Collie Rescue sanctuary and adoption program, run by the farm's co-founders, Lillie Goodrich and her husband, John Andersen. For info, call (607)263-5415 or visit www.glenhighlandfarm.com.
Audrey's Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast in upstate Wallkill is accessible by Metro North to Poughkeepsie. The five-room, 1740s farmhouse has an off-leash policy, so lucky dogs can explore the 5 acres of woods and lawns. Rooms start at $125 per night with a two-night minimum. For info, go to www.audreysfarmhouse.com.
Vacation rental sites such as HomeAway.com and VRBO.com list pet-friendly accommodations throughout the world, which offer more creature comforts than a hotel room. The Apple Valley Log Cabin in the Berkshires, for example, rents for $150 per night for up to eight people and allows well-behaved cats and dogs.
Many day trips are accessible by public transportation. Metro North will take you to dog-friendly spots, including Bear Mountain State Park, the Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park and the Mohonk Preserve in New Paltz.
Martha Clara Vineyards (www.marthaclaravineyards.com) in Southampton, accessible by the LIRR, welcomes dogs and holds benefits for animal charities.
Leashes and Lovers as well as Outdoor Bound offer hiking and kayak trips. On June26, there is a 3.5-hour trip down the Hudson River.
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