Kauai Shelter Dogs On Field Trip
Photos from the first few days in Kauai made it apparent – I don’t know what to do in photos without my adventure pup beside me. Really that’s just true […]
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Sacramento Escape: Urban Hike
Google Maps does not account for all of the interesting sniffs for a dog to investigate on an urban hike. Sure, nature trails have some Earthy sniffs, but Aspen can […]
Two Hikes To Lindsey Lakes
Destination: Lindsey Lakes Mileage: Trails 4.8 miles, Aspen 8.4 miles Trailhead: Junction of Bowman Lake Road and Lindsey Lakes Road, off Highway 20 Elevation: 5,848 to 6,508 feet Aspen and I agree, for hiking […]
2018 Priorities
It’s not that I don’t want people to keep their resolutions…I just want to be able to find a parking spot at the climbing gym on a weeknight. Rather than […]
Find Your Lupine Field
Aspen sets some pretty high happy standards with her sheer amount of tail wags, romping barks, and play bows. Let’s take a look back at her year as we strive […]
Eastern Sierra: New Discoveries
Adapt or melt into the couch. ACL recovery was not going to keep us from enjoying our annual Eastern Sierra fall excursion. It just meant an opportunity to see my […]
Tips For Dating A Dog Mom
“I wouldn’t recommend dating a lady with a dog.” My eyes widened as I shushed the offending individual. Route and I had been dating for maybe a month, when the […]
Breathe The Mountain Air: California To Colorado And Back
Part of the fun of a road trip is pouring over a map to decide where to explore. Route’s sister’s wedding this summer in Colorado was the perfect excuse for […]
Mokelumne Wilderness: Melissa Coray Peak
Destination: Melissa Coray Peak Mileage: 11.88 round trip Trailhead: Carson Pass on Highway 88 Elevation: 8,592 up to 9,795 feet Wildflowers galore in the Sierra and one more week of freedom before resuming my […]
Shuteye Ridge: Monoliths, Micro-crowds
I sat scrunched up in a sliver of shade looking out at an expansive view with tears forming salty runnels down my cheeks. I glanced back at the rock face waiting for […]
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