We stopped at the registration table to check in. We were able to
register online for this event!
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We started out on the trail - with signs already cautioning dog owners!
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It was a quiet, hazy morning just after sunrise
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Just a few walkers in the morning light.
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The fishing pier waits for anglers
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We head toward the woods
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We enter the trail - with glimpses of the lake
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A quiet morning for fishing
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Priscilla looks for critters...
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Gracie grows impatient for Priscilla to catch up!
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Gracie decides to help Gary
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Is she pulling Gary??
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A quiet reflection in the hazy morning light
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We move closer to the river
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Gracie stops to check out the water station...I think she's wanting to
jump in!
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The city of West Des Moines provides bags to clean up after puppies.
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Oh, no! Must be wash-outs ahead!
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But Gary tries the path - look at the deep rut!
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The wash-out is quite deep!
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Gentle reminders to be good Canine Citizens
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Gary proceeds cautiously as other dogs arrive.
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West Des Moines Parks helps out the wildlife
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Many plants catch our eyes along the path
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Priscilla seems oblivious to the beautiful scenery around us
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Many native plants prosper in the park
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The Raccoon River is calm and low - what a contrast to the flood waters
that caused the trail damage!
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Prissy invites me to sit for a spell...
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...but Gracie is ready to go!
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A variety of flowering plants dot the path
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A Wooly Bear Caterpillar!
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Priscilla pauses to pose
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The girls try to illustrate the depth of the ravine - look at the
shadows!
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Gracie and Gary move carefully past the wash-out
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Priscilla waits for Gary to catch up
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Gracie locates the water....
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...and Priscilla takes advantage of the cool water
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More puppies on the trail!
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Priscilla spies more puppies...
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A few thistles along the path
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Look first at the berries...
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...then shift your focus to the travelers!
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Gary and Gracie move steadily
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A whole dog pack greets us!
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Priscilla enjoys the walk
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Gary visits with a team of dogs
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The girls talk briefly..
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...then Priscilla takes the lead!
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Another fisherman tries his luck.
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Gracie is still not interested in taking a drink..
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...but Priscilla doesn't miss any opportunity to drink
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We move along the mile markers
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The fishing pier can be seen through the flowers
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A steady group of dogs keep joining the walk
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Here come more puppies!
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We approach the entrance to the lake area
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The morning sun still casts long shadows.
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Gary and girls greet more puppies
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The trail is still beautifully lined with wild plants.
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We near the end of the trail
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This puppy hitches a ride with its owner!
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The ARL staff waits for our return!
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Equipment is set up for an agility trial. Woof!
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