I recently discovered a new place to take the dogs on our weekend adventures. It has everything we love.

There are hiking trails through the woods.

There are hiking trails through fields.

Some of the trails are quite wide and allow us to spread out.

Some of the hiking trails have great views.

The trails are well marked.

The hiking trails are wonderful, but the reason we first went to this place (and what keeps us going back) is this:

The dogs finally have a place to swim.

Note that when Luka swims he does not get his tail wet. He holds it up out of the water like a flag or a sail.

When they’re not swimming the dogs enjoy exploring.

They also enjoy tearing along the shoreline like maniacs.

Sadie barks with joy.

Luka sits quietly and does his impression of a drowned rat.

The dogs also take a moment to enjoy the day.

We’ve definitely found a new favorite spot.