The dogs knew something was up, and all three of them loaded themselves into the car before we did, just to make sure they wouldn't get left behind, including the fourteen-year old Jack Russell, Bonnie. We had debated taking her at all, but she seemed to be having a puppyish morning, so we figured it was worth a shot. If she got too tuckered out one of us could stow her in a backpack.
The hike was little tough on those of us not in very good shape, but it was a good challenge and the destination was so very worth it, especially to the dogs, who weren't even fazed by the exertion and dove into the water instantly when we hit the lake.
Gracie swam out to chase balls into the lake and Punk zoomed around on the shore, chasing Gracie and the chocolate Lab we met named Bill, and stealing their tennis balls. They were, in a word, ecstatic. Bonnie was pretty pooped, decided she'd had enough and tried to escape and head back down the hill to the car, but deigned to hang around and humor us once the treats came out.
We hung around by the lake and snacked for a bit, basking in the scenery. On the hike down we explored the falls that come down the mountain out of the lake.
Hee! Cute. The dogs also amused themselves tromping though the mud.
A gorgeous day, seriously happy and completely exhausted dogs, and a taste of how much fun its going to be to explore the Cascades with Punkerdoo. Can't wait!
Onward!
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