Pawsitively Intrepid

Goose Island is a lovely county park located just south of La Crosse, Wisconsin.  It is located on an island in the Mississippi River and offers a campground, boat launching locations, a canoe/kayak trail and, my favorite, hiking trails. While many of the local hikes in La Crosse are bluff hikes, Goose Island offers something different. If you are looking for a flatter dog-friendly hiking/walking location close to La Crosse with spectacular views of the Mississippi River, look no further….

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It’s official. December is upon us and the highest temperature in my forecast this week is 33 degrees F. Honestly this isn’t that cold for December, but it is time to start taking care when on outdoor adventures with my pup. Glia has lived in either Minnesota or Wisconsin her entire life, so we wanted to share some of our tips for walking, hiking, and living in cold winter temperatures. We have compiled the following Cold Weather Safety Guide for…

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With commanding views of the mighty Mississippi and meandering trails through southern Minnesota forest, Great River Bluffs State park is worth adding to your list of dog-friendly hiking destinations. The park contains approximately 6.5 miles of hiking trails, making it an easy day hike location. If you include the interpretive trail, the total comes to about 9 miles. About Great River Bluffs State Park According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR): The creation of Great River Bluffs State…

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With the passing of every day, we all get older. Sometimes it feels that if you blink too quickly, your new puppy will start to develop silvery gray hairs along his muzzle. For those of us who hike frequently with our dogs, one of the first signs of old age is a dog who is slowing down on the trail. Or perhaps he runs hard all weekend, only to end up stiff and limping after a night of sleep. These…

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Glia and I have lived in La Crosse, WI for about 3 years now, and our favorite part of the city is the hiking opportunities. We have several trails that we frequent on a regular basis( see 5 best dog-friendly hiking trails in La Crosse, WI). From trails inside the city limits to exploring the local state parks (like Perrot State Park in Wisconsin and Great River Bluffs State Park in Minnesota), we love hiking the bluffs and river. Of all of these…

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So you have finally made the big decision to add an intrepid puppy to your life. Congrats! This is an exciting decision and one that will change your life for roughly the next 10-15 years. Mostly in a great and wonderful way, I promise. However, before you pick up your furry new addition, it is important to make sure that you (and your home) are ready for a puppy. Use this new puppy checklist to make sure that you aren’t…

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