Hike 5: Redwood Regional Park | Oakland, CA
Hikers: Alta and Nat (humans) | Pe’ahi, Nalu, Leilani and Willow (dogs) Start Time: 2:00 pm at entrance adjacent to Richard C. Trudeau Conference Center off of Skyline Blvd. Redwood Regional Park is located off Redwood Road just a few miles over the ridge from downtown Oakland. A beautiful and hidden Redwood forest, it is a favorite of nature enthusiasts of a wide range. The […]
Product Review: The Honest Kitchen Winter Warmers
Product: Winter Warmers Who makes it: The Honest Kitchen What it is: An easy-to-make dehydrated broth for your dog. What we think of it: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ We love it! (Willow-tested | Willow-approved) I recently switched my dogs and cats to a more varied diet of home-cooking, some kibble and replaced at least […]
Hike 4: Hood Mountain Regional Park | Santa Rosa, CA
Hikers: Sheila and Nat (humans) | Nova and Willow (dogs) Start Time: 8:00 am, Pythian Rd trail entrance Hood Mountain Regional Park is located in Santa Rosa. This The park consists of 1,750 acres of lush wilderness, varied ecosystems in terms of flora with outstanding hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails. It is a wonderful place for birders and scenic view lovers willing […]
Hike 3: Shollenberger Park | Petaluma, CA
Hikers: Nat (humans) | Willow (dogs) Start Time: 7:00 am, Sheraton (Alman Marsh) trail entrance Shollenberger Park is located in Petaluma. This 165 acre wetlands park (with 16 acres of accessible trails) includes pathways that connect through Alman Marsh and to the Ellis Creek Treatment Plant. Shollengerger has restrooms, drinking fountains, a fishing pier and has well-cared for walking/bicycle paths. The […]
Hike 2: Indian Tree | Novato, CA
Hikers: Nat and Bill (humans) | Willow and Niner (dogs) Start Time: 7:00 am, Vineyard Road trail entrance Indian Tree Open Space Preserve is located in west Novato, at the end of a quiet neighborhood on Vineyard road. This is a hike for tree lovers, as the trails ascend through dense groves of oak, bay and madrone, rewarding you with a lush redwood forest […]
Hiking Basics – What’s in My Backpack?
Whether you are new to the trail or old friends with it, I have outlined some basics that are always good to remember when adventuring out into the wild. Hiking is for the most part, a low-maintenance sport, but good sense, preparation and a few essentials go a long way in keeping you and your […]
Hike 1: Mount Burdell (1) | Novato, CA.
Hikers: Nat and Carol (humans) | Willow, Glory, Elvis and Kacee (dogs) Start Time: 7:00 am, San Carlos trail entrance Mount Burdell is located in the Novato Valley. Covered in grasslands and Oak Tree groves, its summit rises to 1,558 feet, offering some of the best views in the area. It is home to many […]
For the love of Dogs and the Great Outdoors | an Introduction
As a child, I remember ruining the pretty dresses my mom would buy for me by covering them in mud, grass stains and fur while out “exploring” our backyard with my childhood dog. I always loved being outside. Only later in life, would I realize these “nature walks” are called hiking, and that I had […]
