Warning Deadly Toxic Algae…Eel River, Another Dog dies.

If you live in Northern California, the Toxic algae is also found in streams and rivers, and not always marked. This isn’t just a NorCal thing either, while on our road trip we found warning signs in Wisconsin and South Dakota at a couple small public lakes. I just don’t allow Chico in anything but…

Back from Epic Car Camping Trip!

And I have been working non stop.  I do plan on writing about the trip, reviewing campgrounds, a how to for reserving or choosing an actual campground, safety, and reviewing all our budget gear–which worked out great!  Until then, we have made a few short posts to our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/hikingwithchico !  Happy Trails!

Chico thinks the tent is a doggy play palace!

Our Coleman Sundome 2 person tent got here a couple days ago. I wanted to practice setting it up, and sleeping in it since I have to set it up in the dark the first night of our road trip, and Chico, my dog,  has never been in a tent before.  I actually watched a couple…