I created this blog to encourage people to get out with their dogs and exercise, as not only is it great for both human and canine, it also solves 90% of behavioral problems in dogs, and they are less likely to be abandoned or surrendered to shelters. But I know a lot of people…
For the first time in years, I got sick for more than a couple days, with a horrible chest cold. Usually I can do some hiking with a cold, but not this chest cold. After over a week of being in bed I decided that I had to get out, and drove to a new trail,…
It was one of those days where I felt more tired than usual when I woke up, so I read hiking blogs to inspire myself. I decided to scout a good entry point for the Selby Trail in one of the spots where it seemed close Wildcat Gorge Trail, so I could find a larger loop using…
We get asked about hiking gear for dogs a lot. There has been a boom in recent years of new and innovative items for dogs on the trail! For years people had to make their own stuff! I don’t have time for that, and my skills are lacking anyways. Here are the things that we…
This time lapse video of Andy Davidhaz is really amazing. I myself don’t have the desire to do more than a few days out, but I love reading about other people who do large sections of the AT and PCT, or the whole trails!! I find it inspiring, and often times educational! Enjoy! http://kron4.com/2015/04/05/adventurers-5-month-journey-hiking-pacific-crest-trail-condensed-into-5-minute-time-lapse/
I love hiking lists and challenges, not only do they get me to new trails that I haven’t thought of, but on those days, you know the ones I’m talking about, they inspire me to get out the door and on the trail. You only have to do 26.2 miles total to get the pin…
This is a great chance for dog lovers to be heard:)There is a comment section at the end. Probably 75% of our hiking is done in the East Bay Regional Park system, and we’re so lucky compared to other areas of the country that have hardly any places where dogs allowed even if they are on…
Hiking with Chico the Boston Terrier 