We are fully booked for the 2022 season. Check back here later this year to learn when reservations for the 2023 season will open. We sold out in just a few hours for 2022. We’re glad stays in the World’s Biggest Beagle are popular, yet we wish there were enough nights for all requests. Dog Bark Park welcomes drop-by visitors to our gift shop and carving studio as well as for walking the yard to view our outdoor larger than life art installations. It’s a good idea to call ahead if you particularly wish to visit in our studio so that we can be sure to be available. Here’s to a dog’s life this spring and summer!
2022 Reservations open Jan 10, 2022
Our Availability Calendar for the 2022 season is now viewable by clicking on the prompt at the top page of our website. We’ll begin taking reservations on a 1st come 1st reserve basis starting 8 am Pacific Time on January 10, 2022. Things to know: a 2-night stay is required. 50% deposits will be drawn in April with balance due at time of arrival. Reservations can be made by phone or email. Thank you, and Happy New Year!
Hello from Dog Bark Park
In this short video interview produced by Washington State University journalism students, Dennis & Frances discuss a little of how Dog Bark Park came to be and what they think about their business in Cottonwood Idaho which was established in 1997. Dog Bark Park comprises two business arms: bed & breakfast-style lodging in
Big Idaho Potato visits Big Idaho Dog & Roamer
Roamer, Dog Bark Park’s travelling pup, ran but a few hundred feet from home base to get his picture taken with the travelling Big Idaho Potato. For 7 years the beloved potato has been travelling the country promoting Idaho potatoes at planned and impromptu stops from coast to coast.
We met Ron, the Tater Driver, and the Tater Twins Kaylee & Jessica who shepherd the 4-ton potato on its 72-ft long trailer. While parked on the side of the road cars coming or leaving town slowed down or even stopped to take photos. One lady from Helena, Montana remarked her day’s drive was made complete upon seeing the big Tater. The Idaho County Sheriff made a stop to see if everything was OK. Seeing our thumbs up he smilingly nodded as if to say of course, “only in Idaho” would a big potato draw such attention & drove off!
Upcoming events for the Big Idaho Potato include a stop tomorrow in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Then on Oct 18th it will be in Pocatello at the Pocatello Community Charter School from 12:30-2:30 PM. Next it will make an appearance at the Idaho Falls Ag Fest. Then on to San Diego, California for the San Diego Fleet Week celebration October 26-28.
On next to Los Angeles where it hopes to meet some Hollywood celebrities for a few days beginning October 29th.
By November 7th the big potato will be at Orange Beach Alabama attending the World Food Championships where some of the international competition will include dishes made with Idaho potatoes.
Dog Bark Park talks about being a Roadside Attraction
We were thrilled to be included in this Our Americana podcast. We’ve conducted many interviews over the phone and in person before film and camera crews but this was our first via Skype phone. The interviewer, Josh Hallmark, skillfully organized my rambling dialogue into a story worth sharing. It was delightful to talk about the broader aspects of being a modern-day roadside attraction with connections to those of yesteryear. We also discuss why we think our giant dog in Idaho is appealing to visitors, and, as creators of Dog Bark Park, what Dennis & I find appealing about our visitors and guests. 
Roamer’s Travels – Episode 10 – Cotton Candy in the Sky
Last week Roamer didn’t have to travel to see a spectacular sight; pink cotton-candy clouds. June sunsets can be quite special and this one did not disappoint. From his parking pad at Dog Bark Park Roamer was treated to big fluffy white cumulus clouds to the east colored pink by the setting sun.
Did you know the name cumulus comes from Latin, meaning to pile up? This is exactly the action of cumulus clouds, which typically form at altitudes between 8000 and 20,000 feet depending on the moisture content in rising air. Their upper parts continually grow or mushroom with rounded parts piling one atop the other forming what some describe as looking like cauliflower heads.
Cumulus clouds are also noteworthy in that they typically have flat bottoms. When the head of the cloud becomes anvil shaped it is often an indicator of potential thunderstorms. When the anvil and cloud bottoms become dark grey instead of white it is even more likely a storm will happen.
Happy summer and good cloud-watching!
