We all go a little mad sometimes.
After a couple weeks straight of hot, muggy weather which was definitely nowhere near ideal for going on fun adventures with a dog, Patronus and I were both eager to get back outside and do something fun. We finally had a weekend with beautiful weather, so we decided to take advantage of it by inviting our friends Erin and Bruce out for a day of hiking and lake swimming!
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After months of preparation, the time for our first backpacking trip was finally upon us.
Saturday was National Trails Day and the weather was almost 70* and partly cloudy, so the three of us decided to visit a state park and do some hiking. Not only was the weather perfect for hiking, it was also a great opportunity to test out some of our gear and to help Patronus continue to build up endurance and practice his trail skills. Continue reading “Day Hiking with Patronus”
Last Friday, my friend Erin and I packed up the car and headed up to Mackinaw City for the 29th Annual Zoo-De-Mackinac weekend while the guys enjoyed the houses to themselves for the weekend. The highlight of the event is a scenic 51 mile bike ride through the northern part of Michigan’s lower peninsula. This was my first ever bike trip, and I haven’t been to Mackinaw since I was a little kid, so I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect.
As the days get warmer and more opportunities arise for us to take Patronus on new and more exciting adventures, we wanted to make sure that we had a first aid kit that was relatively lightweight, easy to pack, and would accommodate all three of us ready to go. Continue reading “DIY First Aid and Emergency Kit for Adventuring With Your Dog”