Dog Mountain in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, has become a beloved destination for dog lovers seeking nature, art, and a place to honor their pets.
Anne Pace, visiting with her one-year-old border collie Tam, said, “I’ve wanted to see this place for years. I even left a note for my previous border collie—he was my best buddy.”
The 150-acre park was founded 25 years ago by Vermont folk artist Stephen Huneck and his wife, Gwen. It features hiking trails, swimming ponds, an art gallery, and a Dog Chapel where visitors leave photos and messages for their pets. Gallery manager Pam McCann described it as “a pilgrimage place and a sanctuary.”
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Huneck’s art—sculptures, prints, and furniture—adorns the park, including the chapel, which showcases his love for dogs through detailed carvings and stained-glass images of his own dog, Sally.
Visitors like Scott and Julie Ritchie, traveling the U.S. with three large dogs, call it a rare and beautiful experience worth revisiting.
Source: Agency