Tag: Hiking

California, Dogs, Family, Hiking, Holidays, pets, Rabbits, Uncategorized, Writing

Happy Gotcha Day, Owen: Ten Years of Love and Adventure

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With gratitude and joy, we celebrate ten years journeying with our beloved pup.

American West, California, Camping, Dogs, Family, Hiking, Holidays, Lunch, National Parks, Opinion, Outdoors, Style, Traditions, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

A Happy Dog at Happy Isles

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Bark Ranger Owen Parker and crew trek to Yosemite National Park for a magical winter visit.

California, Hiking, Holidays, Outdoors, Safety, Travel, Uncategorized, Writing

Hiking in a Winter Wonderland

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The Cranky Camper shares her experience hiking underprepared in unexpected snow with lessons learned.

Hiking, Historic Sites, History, Midwest, Outdoors, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

Ha Ha Tonka State Park

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Ha Ha Tonka State Park in MIssouri's Ozarks features green forests, lovely vistas, and natural bridges thanks to karst topography. It also protects the ruins of a 1900s European castle.

Food, Hiking, Midwest, Opinion, Outdoors, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

Lake of the Ozarks

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On this adventure we stayed in Osage Beach along Lake of the Ozarks, located about half-way between St. Louis and Branson. The area is a popular place for summer vacationers, as it offers many opportunities for recreation with its miles of shoreline and sparkling blue waters, but it was pretty even in the early fall.