It's the peak season for certain wildflowers so we set forth to catch a glimpse before they faded. After discussing several different possibilities, we decided on Lacamas Lake Park which is noted for Camas Lilies.
And the dogs posed for numerous photos. Mr. N and Sage both held their stay despite a strange dog passing by on the trail. I was impressed and a little surprised (Mr. N is leash reactive to dogs). I think Mr. N thinks that posing for photos is his "job." He takes his duties very seriously.
We passed by a group of women hiking and Mr. N insisted on saying hello to everyone. He actually jumped up onto that rock in order to get more attention.
Mr. N loves peering down at water so this hike was perfect for him.
After much wandering and getting lost (the trails weren't very well marked), we stumbled across the Camas Lilies!
The lilies! I was expecting something bigger but they were pretty to look at scattered across the field.
Sage wanted to jump into every stream and river and lake we came across. Having black fur in the heat is no fun. She did get a few quick splashes in and Mr. N even joined her towards the end.
We also managed to find the two waterfalls towards the end of our hike.
Next week, we're headed to the coast if the weather cooperates.
Hi Y'all!
ReplyDeleteThe weather in the southeast is supposed to be nice this coming week. Mr. N, let me tell you, my Human Mama has no sense of direction. My Human Papa made sure she has a phone with Google maps and a car equipped with navigation.
Y'all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
I don't either. And I still get lost lol.
DeleteLooks like it was a lovely hike! Love the photo of Mr N. posing haha! Sounds like it was a great day and glad you found the lillies!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful hike. I think Mr. N. does a very good job at his posing duties. Thanks for joining the Hop.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a pretty place!
ReplyDeleteThat looks lovely! We're hoping to get out and see a few flowers this weekend, too--if the weather cooperates with us!
ReplyDeleteYeah, we're expecting rain the next couple of days so nothing big planned here. Hope your weather cooperates!
DeleteGreat shots! You're right - Mr N does seem to take his modelling role very seriously! He's always so proud and confident looking.
ReplyDeleteHe walks and runs jauntily too.
DeleteWow! What a great place to hike! We love finding waterfalls on our hikes too.
ReplyDeleteYour pals, Diane and Rocco
There's a great trail here with a dozen waterfalls but dogs aren't allowed unfortunately so we've never been.
DeleteSo impressed that the sit/stay held when another dog walked by. Not sure my pups could do that. Love that Mr N makes friends wherever he goes. And my Lilah can identify with Sage; she's all black and gets very hot in the sun--which is why we usually have a kiddie/doggy pool available for her on warm days.
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Mr. N is convinced that everyone wants to pet him and tell him how adorable he is. We brought cooling vests for both dogs. Mr. N didn't need his and Sage's human left the vest in the car because she initially thought Sage wouldn't need it.
DeleteI love, love love your hiking story and pics. What a lovely word we live in! Please remind me where you live and where Lacamas Lake Park is located.
ReplyDeleteThanks! We're in Portland (OR) and the park is just over the Washington border in Camas.
DeleteLove these photos! Looks like a gorgeous day for a hike
ReplyDeleteHehe! It was a fun day. I hope we are as lucky weather-wise next week--at least we won't get lost. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty place. I would love to hike there. Beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteLots of cool pics & I like your choice for a hike. Great FitDogging
ReplyDeleteMr. N does look like he takes his posing duties very seriously!
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