Bert and Ernie
the Berners

We spend a lot of time driving through the Northwoods of Wisconsin on our way to and from the cabin in Hayward. Check out some of our...

The cool thing about hiking is that all you really have to do is start walking - you really don't need much to enjoy the outdoors. But if...

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

We are fortunate to spend lots of time at our cabin in Hayward, WI! Although the town is home to only about 2,500 people, the population...

Woohoo - you're heading off on an adventure with your pup! Whether you're staying in a hotel, an Airbnb, a resort rental, or just a...

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...

More and more businesses are welcoming dogs these days! Whether you’re looking for socialization/training opportunities, a place to take...

If you’re thinking about adding a dog to your family, you’ve probably already considered the time commitment that raising a puppy and...

We recently spent a weekend at Justin Trails Resort, a dog-friendly bed and breakfast located on a former dairy farm. Justin Trails is...

If you’ve followed us on Instagram for a while, chances are you’ve seen a story series or a post featuring this cute little toy: Meet...

Let's get real - there are a couple of things that I'd change about how we trained Bert and Ernie. We won't be getting another dog for...

If you're considering adding a Bernese Mountain Dog to your family, congratulations! Bringing home Bert and Ernie has given us so much...

You've seen part 1 and part 2 - now get ready to learn about even more differences between Bert and Ernie! Biggest fears Bert is a very...

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...

Wonder what a regular day is like with Bert and Ernie around? Like lots of people, we've been working from home since Covid. Bert joined...

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...

Ernie and Bert show us every day that they are individuals with unique personalities. Even though these pups may look alike, they have...

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...