Sunday 14 June 2009

A Walk on the Wild Side

While YoungerSon and The Bride were getting used to having a brand new baby in their house, Tessa came to stay with me for a week. We took the opportunity to go for some long doggy walks in York Regional Forest. Anything to tire her out.

York Regional Forest comprises over 5000 acres of trees on 20 tracts, all just a short drive from home and open to the public. The Natural Heritage and Forestry Services hosts events for all ages in the forest classroom.

No special events on that day, just time to walk along the trails and enjoy the outdoors. At least, I walked.... Tessa covered at least ten times more ground than I did, mostly at doodle warp speed. Does she ever get tired? She only has a small backyard at home, so this must have seemed like heaven to her.

We walked for almost two hours and only met 3 other walkers with their dogs.
Tessa's coming to stay for a couple of days next weekend too, so perhaps we'll explore the forest a little further, if the weather's good.
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15 comments:

  1. Neva14 June 2009 at 23:39

    What a great shot of Tessa walking down the lane!!! It looks like a great forest. How nice of you to take her in for a visit.....she must love it!

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  2. Xtreme English14 June 2009 at 23:40

    it does look like doggy heaven...people heaven, too. great photos.

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  3. photowannabe15 June 2009 at 01:59

    Great shots of Tessa. We haven't had Snicker for a while but she also has a small yard and goes totally bonkers running around and sniffing everything in our big yard. Have fun with Tessa.

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  4. PeterParis15 June 2009 at 08:05

    Certainly looks like heaven for dogs ... and for humans!

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  5. Ken15 June 2009 at 08:08

    We sure are lucky to have this forest so close.

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  6. Changes in the wind15 June 2009 at 09:48

    Beautiful, just beautiful

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  7. Craver Vii15 June 2009 at 16:31

    Long walks are nice... even if they are nice and easy. No.. especially if they are nice and easy.

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  8. Beverly15 June 2009 at 18:53

    Oh my, that is a gorgeous place to be able to walk. It would indeed be a doggie heaven.

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  9. Wendy15 June 2009 at 21:05

    Tessa is adorable! I had to enlarge the pic to really see her. Those forests do look heavenly.

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  10. madretz16 June 2009 at 02:39

    The fresh green leaves are beautiful and Tessa looks so happy to explore! she's lucky to have you.

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  11. Suldog16 June 2009 at 08:35

    Lovely walk in the woods. I wish I could be taking one right now rather than being at work...

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  12. rosemary16 June 2009 at 19:17

    Beautiful shots....Tessa will keep you in good shape!

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  13. Unseen India Tours17 June 2009 at 13:31

    Wow this is so a beautiful trip to the forest !! Really great..Unseen Rajasthan

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  14. Hilary17 June 2009 at 16:30

    A walk in the woods is one of those perfect relaxers. You, the pooch and nature's finest. Thanks for sharing. :)

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  15. Ginnie Hart18 June 2009 at 11:18

    That would be heaven for any dog...or human! How fun for both of you.

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