I'm a freelance writer and photographer, specializing in the Western lifestyle. We live in a tiny, off-the-grid home in northern Arizona. I have a Borgi puppy who comes with me everywhere these days.

We have stayed twice at the Best Western Elko Inn and will be back again. The rooms are large and dog-friendly and there’s dirt and grassy areas outside for dogs to wander and go to the bathroom (please clean up after your dog). Everything is super clean.

We have stayed at The Scott twice with our Corgi, and we love it so much. There are lots of grassy areas and places to walk. Dogs are welcomed by staff and can be most places except the restaurant and pool. Rooms are nice and clean, and there’s a great spa. We love sitting outside by the fire pits or on the patio with our pup.