Boone Dawg! First Snow Hike

April 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Boone Dawg

The snow continues in to the night and following morning. By daybreak we have 8 1/2 inches of snow on the ground – and it is still falling. And Boone Dawg really enjoyed his first snow hike..

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New DVD On The Pacific Crest Trail

April 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Just got this DVD in the mail yesterday about the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and look forward to watching it.  It's received solid reviews from some respected members of the Trail community.  So I made the purchase.   I'm sure it will spark a desire to do another thru-hike – although taking six months off to walk in [...]

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I Don't Always Walk In The Woods, But When I Do …..

March 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment

This is classic … from a thru-hiker named 30-Pack that I met on the Appalachian Trail last year a few days north of Springer. He's about to start the Pacific Crest Trail in April …

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Travel Book Review: Best Hikes with Dogs New Hampshire and Vermont by Lisa Densmore

March 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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First Snow Hike With My Dog

February 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment

By daybreak we had 8 1/2 inches of snow on the ground and Boone Dawg got to partake in his first snow hike. Here we are on the Long Branch Trail descending from the Appalachian Trail to Standing Indian Campground. That’s a happy dog. For more information on this hike or to see additional photos [...]

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When The Weatherman Blows The Forecast (aka Our Epic Venture To Long Branch Shelter)

February 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment

It is sunny when we leave Atlanta and the forecast is for temperatures in the 50′s in nearby Franklin, N.C.  But as we drive the 2 1/2 hours north to the Appalachian Trail we spot a line of clouds and a cold front pushing in from the Northwest. Mobile checks at the Weather Channel has [...]

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Thorton v’s Boone, Round One

November 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment

You’d think after hiking for 2.2 miles that the dogs would be tired, but here they are romping on a beach beside the Chattooga River. 

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Letting Rebel Go: Saying Goodbye To Man’s Best Friend

May 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment

I miss my dog – not that I don’t have a new one, but I can’t forget my old one.  It was 18 months ago, when Rebel sat outside the door watching me pack for a hike to The Perch in North Georgia.  He died within ten days of that trip, and I vividly recall [...]

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How to Use a New Dog Backpack

February 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment

You can go along with your loved dog on outdoor vacations and enjoy the fun the family does such as going camping, hiking or just experience the great outdoors with other happening events. Many people like to have their dog carry some of the gear, which does indeed relieve the stress on their own backs. [...]

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Hiking With Your Dog: Fun and Safety Tips

February 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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