Mr. N has a penchant for the precarious. He adores walking on steep ledges and peering over. Being part mountain goat, he has never yet taken a tumble but he wears a sturdy harness and
Hiking
The Buddy System for Dogs
Lots of things want to eat Mr. N. Birds of prey. Coyotes. Other bigger dogs. So when we hike (especially off-leash), we usually go with bigger dogs as a safeguard. I refer to Sage as
Running Away to the Oregon Coast
As a respite from the heat wave, we drove down to the Oregon Coast with the dogs. Both dogs were very excited to be able to run around like maniacs for the first time in
Hiking Hardy Ridge & Phlox Point
We were invited to go on an early morning hike last weekend so we blearily made our way out of bed and to meet people from the dog hiking group. Our group consisted of Aussies,
The Labyrinth Hike or the Hike that Wants to Kill Us
Mr. N is such a poser. During our pre-hike at 1000 Acres, there was a tour group(?) walking around, several of them armed with DSLRs. Mr. N sees a woman with a camera and trots
Hiking Angel’s Rest and Trail Snacks for Dogs
An acquaintance was deeply impressed by Mr. N’s hiking prowess saying it’s like he’s hiking three times the distance with his stride. Even though he’s never tired, he does expend a lot of energy so
Hiking Mosier Plateau Trail
Wildflower season is upon us and when I read of this new trail that promised wildflowers, a waterfall and a view, I knew I had to hike it. Despite the warnings about ticks from other hikers
Pittock Mansion and Forest Park
If you’re looking for a lovely hike within city limits, I’d recommend the Pittock Mansion hike. It can be crowded on weekends and sunny days but that’s pretty much standard. Portlanders swarm outside at any
Ponytail Falls Hike
We started off at Horsetail Falls. Mr. N was disappointed when he didn’t spot any horses. This hike has two waterfalls within easy hiking distance. A quick stop to take a photo of the dogs
Cannon Beach and Clatsop Loop Hike with Dogs
The dogs had fun gallivanting around Cannon Beach as usual. We took the obligatory Haystack Rock picture. The dogs traipsed around, sniffed a great many things and found sticks. Sage thinks Mr. N should b
