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• Hiking and a Playground

  

  Charlie and I had a beautiful hike last Sunday... the warmest day of the year so far - 58 degrees! The Eau Claire River is beginning to thaw and ice chunks... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Choose Our Next Hike!

  

  Charlie and I have a fairly aggressive hiking/camping schedule for this year... that is, as soon as it's warm enough for camping and roadtripping around the... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• National Walking Day

  

  Today is the American Heart Association's National Walking Day! More and more Americans are struggling with obesity or weight issues but there is wonderful... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• April = Pet First Aid Awareness Month

  

  April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month! Being prepared for a pet-related injury is no joke when you're out hiking... here's a link to an article I wrot... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Vaccine Controversy

  Charlie had a visit to the vet last week for her annual check-up including a heartworm test, refills on her monthly heartworm preventive, Distemper/Lyme/Lepto... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Ice Safety

  

  Last weekend I was astounded to see a vehicle driving across a lake in Hancock, WI while I was en route to the Bohn Lake Segment of the Ice Age Trail. Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• IAT: Bohn Lake Segment

  

  On our way home from a road trip weekend full of family visiting in Platteville, I was inspired to stop at the Bohn Lake Segment for a quick hike to stretch... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Dog Fancy Magazine - Great Hikes For Dog Lovers

  

  Thank you Dog Fancy magazine for this awesome article encouraging dog lovers to get out and hike! Charlie and I were representatives for the Midwest Region,... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Dinos

  

  Charlie is a Dog In Need Of Space (DINOS). If you've never heard this terminology before, click HERE to read more about it.Because of previous dog-attacks... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Take A Walk, Not A Pill

  

  I've had a few days off work this past week which has allowed Charlie and me to catch up on some much needed hiking. We've visited favorite Ice Age Trail... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Afternoon in the Woods

  

  Charlie and I spent an entire afternoon hiking the trails at Dells of the Eau Claire Park yesterday. Miraculously we had the place all to ourselves! Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Spring is in the Air!

  

  I had a chance to play with Charlie in the backyard during lunch yesterday and REALLY enjoyed the sunshine, blue skies and warmer weather so much I hesitated... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Chuckit! Fetch

  

  With wind chill warnings again this weekend, I decided to finally purchase the Chuckit! Fetch Ball I've had my eye on for awhile so Charlie and I would have a... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Reminiscing The Trail

  

  Sunday was the one-year anniversary of finding the Ice Age Trail for me and Charlie. We experienced Grandfather Falls Segment a day after a huge snowstorm and... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Dog Mom Mug ~ An Indoor Project

  

  With a huge blizzard/snowstorm in full swing, sometimes you have to give up finding outdoor activities (other than shoveling) and find something warm and fun... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Snow Fetch!

  Another gorgeous day enticed us out onto the Eau Claire River Trail today. The warmer weather is causing the fluffy snow to melt and compact, getting heavy and... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Plover River Segment ~ All Seasons

  

  "It is part of wisdom never to revisit a wilderness, for the more golden the lily, the more certain that someone has gilded it. To return not only spoils a trip... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Ruffwear Summit Trex Boots: First Impressions

  

  I never thought in a million years that I'd put boots on my dog. Like Real.Boots. But with the unrelenting cold temperatures we've had this winter, I finally... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Winter Scenes

  

  While we haven't done any major hiking this past month, Charlie and I have managed to get outside to nearby trails and parks at least a couple of times a week. Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2014 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Sojos ~ A Dog Food Review!

  

  This is the face of a dog waiting for her Sojos dinner:Charlie and I have been experimenting with different foods lately to provide more variety to her diet. Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, OUTDOORS, TREK