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Bailey Canyon Nature Trails

Owen Parker had fun exploring Bailey Canyon in Sierra Madre, California.

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Chino Hills State Park

At the end of the spring wildflower season, Owen and I explored some of the spots in the rolling hills of Chino Chills State Park.

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Hidden Views in Madera County

After earning his BARK Ranger tag at Yosemite National Park, Owen goes camping at Hidden View Campground at Hensley Lake.

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Bark Ranger Owen Reporting for Duty in Yosemite

The Cranky Campers head north to Yosemite National Park where Owen earns his second BARK Ranger tag, and he and Emily are mistaken for junior park rangers.

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National Barking up a Joshua Tree

In an early National Puppy Day celebration, Owen visits his first national park and earns his BARK Ranger tag at sunny Joshua Tree NP. He was a good boy and followed all the rules of being a BARK Ranger.