The dogs had fun gallivanting around Cannon Beach as usual. We took the obligatory Haystack Rock picture.
The dogs traipsed around, sniffed a great many things and found sticks. Sage thinks Mr. N should be nice and share the stick. Mr. N says finders keepers and he doesn't care if it barely fits in his mouth.
There weren't that many dogs on the beach that day but Mr. N made a poodle friend and they chased each other around for a bit.
Now that the dogs had expended some of their energy, we left the beach to go hiking. Are we the only ones that pre-exercise the dogs before hikes?
After cavorting on the beach (well the dogs did anyway), I wanted something sweet before our hike. The dogs waited patiently (or semi-patiently in Mr. N's case) for us to make a quick trip to the chocolate cafe.
Then off to Ecola State Park (a lot of filming for Goonies took place here). There's a five dollar entry fee. We took the Clatsop Loop Hike which starts at the Indian Beach Trailhead.
It's three miles and normally would be very doable but we were already tired from walking on the beach so there was some huffing and puffing going uphill.
We passed some bunkers from World War II.
And made a detour to the viewpoint from which you can see the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, nicknamed "Terribly Tilly" for the erratic weather conditions and dangerous commute for the workers. It's inactive and an unofficial columbarium.
He decided he prefers to be young and beautiful.
Fun place to hike. Love your big stick and that you keep it for yourself. Bailie and I always argue over stick possession.
ReplyDeleteIt was a good hike. I especially liked the old growth trees interspersed in the woods.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty scenery - especially that old tree stump. Mr. N. that stick is as big as you!
ReplyDeleteHe can barely drag it. It was so funny watching him try.
DeleteHiking is the one activity that I don't have to wear Barley out beforehand--but if there are going to be steep inclines (especially ones that are rocky or muddy), we do a few loops on the easier terrain first to get her crazy out a little bit and make sure she's ready to listen so I don't end up sliding down the hills :) Looks like that's a great park for a hike!
ReplyDeleteAnn has been having that problem with Sage. Mr. N likes to race down hills and Sage wants to catch up with him but Ann can't go that fast downhill with her knee. So Sage pulls like crazy.
DeleteI can imagine Sage wouldn't want Mr. N to beat her down the hills! Barley ends up getting many extra treats on downhill slopes :)
DeleteLove Mr.N with that massive stick!
ReplyDeletewhat a great adventure,I love seeing your adventures,xx Speedy
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful hike and gorgeous pictures! You are quite photogenic Mr T! Love Dolly Pees: I wouldn't share the stick either!
ReplyDeleteHi Y'all!
ReplyDeleteOh that is a beautiful spot for romping and a stunning place to hike!
Y'all come on by,
Hawk aka BrownDog
That looks like a really fun trip!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool place. The midwest is so flat.
ReplyDeleteHoly cow, that tree stump looks impressive! I've never seen one quite like it! It looks like you went for a wonderful beach walk & then hike ~ what a gorgeous, gorgeous backdrop!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day! We'd love to go hiking there and play on the beach, too. The perfect day!
ReplyDeleteLooks like one incredible day you had there Mr. N. That final photo is probably one of my favorites of you - definitely frameable.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful hike! I love that you had to pre-exercise the dogs before hiking. I trust it wasn't them that were huffing and puffing their way up the hill. :)
ReplyDeleteJan, Wag 'n Woof Pets