Adventure Pack Chautauqua was back to bustling today; but we encountered a lot of dogs instead of kids, this time around. Lucy and Tozai pulled a bit as the other dogs went by but overall minded their manners. Lou and Nelly remained calm and polite. Tozai and Lucy roamed through the fields around Bluebell Mesa Trail while Lou and Nelly hiked at my sides. Lucy didn't seem to find any rodents, as she didn't do any pounces that I saw. Tozai enjoyed gnawing on a fallen pine tree.

Adventure Pack The trails were far emptier than yesterday, as Racer, Rey, Griff, and Arlo hiked Chautauqua. Griff and Arlo did some side-by-side kicking up of dirt after they marked the same areas together along Baseline Trail. Rey and Racer did plenty of sniffing and a bit of marking themselves, but they forewent the kicking up of dirt after. Variety Pack Alfie, Tozai, and Carl stroll Boulder Creek Path this afternoon. It was about as quiet along the creek as it was at Chaut

Adventure Pack The weather was perfect for hiking as Yoshi, Tozai, Nelly, and Bear hit the trails at Chautauqua. A lot of other people also took the opportunity to enjoy a hike in the mild fall weather, including many families with little kids. One little boy asked to say hello to the dogs and gave them each a pat on the head. Bear and Tozai each showed their appreciation with a lick on the nose. Nelly and Yoshi were more passive in receiving their pats. A short while later,

Adventure Pack Racer, Imogene, Arlo, and Griff hiked Chautauqua again today. One or more jets flew over the airspace there and created a low rumble that resembled thunder and made Arlo nervous for the first part of our outing. Griff's limp from last week seemed better. When watching closely, there was maybe a slight trip in his step sometimes, but it was nothing like the distinct limp he had last Thursday. Imogene was in a tame mood throughout the hike and didn't have any mom

Adventure Pack Bear made lots of stops along Baseline Trail today, but it was to sniff around, rather than to lie in the shade like he had been doing in hotter weather. Rey's nose took over once we were on Bluebell-Baird Trail. She started pulling ahead with her snout to the ground and an alert look in her eyes, like she was tracking something really exciting. Perhaps she detected the deer that have been in the area lately, or some wild turkeys. I didn't see anything at the t

Adventure Pack Tozai harassed Yoshi until Yoshi started chasing him through the fields at Chautauqua. Nelly danced in place whenever their rough housing brought them near to us on the trail. She shadowboxed as she looked for openings to poke in, but ultimately just remained at my side. Lou got compliments on her pearls, as usual. She made some sudden stops to sniff around today. Usually, the dogs pull over to the edge of the trail to check out a tree or a bush or some tuft of

Adventure Pack Arlo, Rey, Griff, and Racer headed to Chautauqua, where the damp earth provided plenty of interesting smells to check out. Rey had some pep in her step and nearly took me out when she bumped into the back of my leg while sprinting up the trail. Arlo enjoyed chewing on a stick and shredding up one end of it. When he eventually left it behind, Rey ran back to give it a sniff and then also decided to leave it behind. Racer just trotted along at my side, sniffing o

Adventure Pack Tozai bounced around Bear as we headed up the mountain at Chautauqua today, while Lucy watched them from my side. The packs' coats gradually became soaked from the misty air, as we continued to hike the lonesome, muddy landscape. Lucy and Bear wandered through the brush together later on, while Tozai kept me company on the trail. The towels in the packmobile were put to work upon our return. Variety Pack Alfie, Racer, Griff, Carl, and Arlo strolled Bear Creek G

Adventure Pack Arlo, Imogene, Griff, and Racer headed to Chautauqua for their hike with overcast skies and a light mist in the air. Imogene was proud of a stick she found along the way, and danced around with it for a while. This display inspired Arlo to seek out a stick of his own, and then Imogene went crazy jumping all around him with excitement over his find. Griff and Racer did not involve themselves in the shenanigans. On the way down the mountain, Racer happily got a p

Adventure Pack Tozai, Lou, Yoshi, and Lucy had a good time at Chautauqua today. Lou brought up the rear, as usual, as we ascended the mountain. Yoshi led the way off trail while Lucy followed him. Lucy didn't do any hopping or pouncing this time out - she just explored beside Yoshi. A friendly hiker asked to say hello to the pack, and Tozai eagerly went over for attention. The rest of the dogs stood in place and made the hiker come to them. Variety Pack The prairie dogs were