Lisa Marie and Gracie discover marshy areas near Badger Creek Lake
Gracie enjoys the freedom of running in the tall grass
Lisa Marie is always mindful of Gracie Land's whereabouts
Both girls look ready to take off!
They both head up the hill...
...and come bouncing back down!!
Priscilla gets to go to the quarry by herself
A red-winged blackbird greets her
The lake is calm.
A pair of geese approach, honking at us!
Priscilla watches the geese arrive
She moves closer to the water's edge
The geese turn north
Prissy loses her interest in the geese
Sniffing around!
Priscilla climbs up the bank - ready to head to the car!
The path has deep wash-outs from the rains
Later, Priscilla went to Adel to check out the Book Festival.
She IS a literary dog! At least she read the "dogs" part correctly!
Priscilla pauses briefly on a bridge connecting the library to the bike trail in Adel
Priscilla enjoys the rain water in the stream near the bike trail
Priscilla enjoys any photo opportunity!
She sits near the railroad sign near the old Adel depot, currently a law office.
Priscilla enjoys the grass near the Raccoon Valley community center.
Mind if I take a rest here??
Priscilla notes the progress on the reconstruction of the Dallas County Courthouse.
Priscilla rests on the bank of the swollen Raccoon River near the bike trail.
Priscilla surveys the flood damage
Priscilla waits for bike traffic to clear.
Priscilla is amazed at the extent of the flooding along the bike trail!
Back in town, Priscilla locates a shady spot for a rest.
Back to the stream for some water!
At Kinnick-Feller Park in Adel. All the ball diamonds are under water.
Priscilla finds high ground near the pool.
With all the flood water, the park is quiet. Priscilla enjoys the freedom in the park!
Looks like the end of the road!
It's Bandit's turn at the quarry. He runs with tail flying!
Bandit bounces through the grass!
Must be something interesting here!
Bandit heads toward the east quarry pond
Time to dive in!!
Bandit goes from one pond to the other!
He is so happy to have time to romp without a leash!
Bandit is in hot pursuit of .... something!
Ears and tail blow in the wind!
Lots of exploring to do!
Bandit looks for more action
Another dip in the pond!
Can I play a little longer?
One final splash before heading home.