Camping at Bluff Wilderness Trail

Hi friends! It’s been far too long. Life has changed a lot since my last post. I am now married AND a new mom to a sweet (human) baby girl. Our first baby girl, D the dog, has had to do some major adjusting. And so have I! But with our daytime routine finally coming together (again), I wanted to catch up on a few of the dogventures we’ve had over the past two years. I’m not sure what the future holds for this blog, but it feels great to be back for now.

Today’s post takes us all the way back to May 2017. Continue reading

Susie’s Lake: Because Hiking Isn’t Just for Summertime

Because sometimes you just need some time in the woods with your dog. Because hiking isn’t just for summertime. Because fresh air and sunshine are the best cure for a weekend of indulgence, and the wintertime “blahs”.

We visited Susie’s Lake for the first time about a week ago, and it was such a treat.  Continue reading

High Head Trail in Halifax / HRM with Off-Leash Dog

High Head Trail Might be HRM’s Best-Kept Secret

Not far from the City, nestled in between Peggy’s Cove and Duncan’s Cove, is the lesser known Prospect Bay.

And sitting on a tiny peninsula that juts out into the mouth of the Bay, you’ll find the heart of the little community known as Prospect.

This breathtaking peninsula is a sight to be seen in its own right.  Add to that the most perfect coastal hiking trail… and you have yourself one incredible dogventure.  Continue reading

Belchers Marsh Park in Clayton Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia Off-Leash Dog Friendly

Belchers Marsh Park Makes it Easy to Get Your Daily Dose of Nature

I continue to be amazed by all of the awesome places to go on dogventures right in our backyards. HRM has done a pretty great job of preserving lots of beautiful green space, even as it expands into the suburbs.

Take the Belchers Marsh Park for example. You probably wouldn’t expect to find a vibrant marsh and a pretty winding trail tucked in behind a bunch of apartment buildings in Clayton Park. Yet there it is.  Continue reading