Dog-Friendly Activities Near GYY Airport

The Erie Lackawanna Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Highland! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Erie Lackawanna Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Bring Fido to Cabela's in Hammond, IN. This pet-friendly chain sporting goods store invites well-behaved, leashed dogs to join their owners inside to browse a range of products for various outdoor activities. Supplies include items for hunting, fishing, camping, boating and more.

Seidner Dune & Swale Nature Preserve in Hammond, IN, features moderately difficult, dog-friendly trails. There's a 0.8-mile loop trail on the old, regraded railroad beds can be used to traverse the property. Enjoy beautiful wildflower displays in the spring, summer and fall.

Lake Etta County Park is pet-friendly. Bring your leashed pooch on an adventure to this Gary oasis set on 112-acres. The park gives visitors access to the Little Calumet River, playgrounds, shelters, fishing, and a beach area for swimming, as well as trails to explore. Dog owners should clean up any mess left behind. Lake Etta County Park is open every day of the week from 7am until sunset.

Love's Travel Stop is a dog-friendly gas station and rest stop in Gary, IN. This location features a dog park, premium Wi-Fi, 24 hour RV parking, and laundry facilities for travelers that need to rest and recharge with their pups. Fido is welcome to play at the dog park, but is not allowed in other areas of the gas station property.

Conveniently located near I-94 in Gary, IN, is pet-friendly gas station Petro Travel Center. Fido can be walked on the grassy areas by the parking lot or taken along the Little Calumet River Levee Trail which runs to the north of Petro. Inside the Petro Travel Center travelers will find a fast food outlet, gifts and to-go items, and Amazon Hub Locker.

Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Webb Hyundai, a pet-friendly new and used car dealership in Highland, IN.

Wicker Park Dog Park/Dog Run is a membership-based park in Highland, IN. Online registration is required and a fee per dog is charged. The spacious, grassy, fully fenced park features pet fountains, benches and shade trees. The park is divided into two enclosed sections, but only one side is open to pets at any given time. This allows the 'used' side to close as needed in order for the vegetation to recover.