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

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

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A Happy Dog at Happy Isles

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

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Hiking in a Winter Wonderland

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

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Gateway Arch National Park

Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri became the 60th national park in 2018. The park encompasses the 630-foot arch, the Museum of Westward Expansion, and the Old Courthouse where the pivotal Dred Scott case was heard in 1847.

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A Day in St. Robert, Missouri

While visiting Fort Leonard Wood, a military base in Missouri, the family visits attractions in the surrounding town of St. Robert, including the quirky 'town' of Uranus, Missouri.