Janee Bennion and Reid Tully enjoy a late afternoon rest in Arches National Park with their two white labs after a hard day of mountain biking on nearby BLM lands.What every adventurer needs to know about dogs in national parks

The early May day is a scorcher at Arches National Park outside Moab, Utah.  Eighty-six degrees at 5pm.

Hikers straggle off the Devil’s Garden trail, a long, sun-drenched loop crossing slick rock fins and ledges.  At the trailhead, a young couple fills a water bowl for two white Labs dozing under the drinking fountain.

This family will not be exploring the seven-mile trail.  In fact, they’ll go no farther than the adjacent campground.  Canine movement is highly restricted in U.S. National Parks, which begs consideration when planning a road trip with Rover.