We have always enjoyed taking Dutchess to Renfrew, a local park here in the area. It's a beautiful area with several miles of hiking trails, which are all mostly shaded. Perfect for Bulldogs - who are not fans of the high heat of the summer months! Antietam Creek runs through the park and there are shallow areas where she loves to play. It's a great park to have a picnic or take pictures. There are plenty of picnic tables, pavilions and there are beautiful flowers planted all around the Victorian period homes and out-buildings that are all throughout the park.
This morning we got up early and packed up both dogs, a blanket, breakfast to-go, and some toys and we were off to the park!
Winston was a little apprehensive about the water at first but Dutch dived right in, splashing and trotting up and down the creek. Winnie eventually followed her in and in the end he loved it as much as Dutchess! They had a ball running up and down the creek chasing sticks that Bradley or Eric would toss. As usual Dutchess always reached the prize first and eventually Winston just started chasing her up and down the creek latching onto the stick once Dutchess retrieved it!
After they played for awhile we packed it up and walked up to the old white barn and made our way back to the walking trails. It was a great way to spend a Sunday morning, walking along the creek side under the shade of the 200 year old pines.
I'm not sure what they enjoyed more, playing in the water or sniffing and exploring their way throughout the trails. Whatever the case my be, the pups were thoroughly tuckered out and ready for naps by the time we circled around to where we had parked the car.
We will definitely be making some more outings to Renfrew this summer! We are thinking of trekking to Cunningham Falls next weekend. I can't hardly wait!
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