Gary poses with the girls near the welcome sign
A passer-by took a group photo for us!
Registration was near the entrance to the park
Then we went back to the staging area
These boxes, made by 4-H members, will hold "poop bags" in the park when complete.
Priscilla checks out the event schedule
Check out the prizes! "Gold" bone plaques!
Many fabulous raffle prizes were on display
Several people got busy entering the raffles
Look at more walkers arriving!
Priscilla rests in the shade and checks the view.
Gracie thinks Gary has some treats!
Several reminders along the route! Waste cans were at each water station.
The Banner Lakes were once open coal mine pits, but now contain fish stock!
Wildlife enjoy the quiet waters in the park
Several of the lakes had fishing boats!
A beautiful view at every turn
Gary and Gracie pause for a quick photo
At the back of the drive is an entrance to the park from the Summerset Bike Trail
Wild roses in full bloom!
4-H members manned the water stations. Trash cans painted with "Scoop your Poop" were at each station.
The lake was calm and inviting
Gracie stops to enjoy the shade
Water! Priscilla appreciated all the water stations.
Gracie dives right into the bucket!
Speaking of diving....
Gracie decided it was time to take the plunge!
Canine Craze's Drill Team demonstrated
This border collie follows directions better than Gary's pups!
A choreographed team demonstration
Priscilla looks like a beach queen!
Gracie Land decides to take another swim.
Priscilla finds some soft grass to rest her paws
Oh, boy! It must be almost time for the contest!
Priscilla double-checks the schedule
The MC's call for the entrants
The event is being videotaped.
The entrants nervously line up for the contest
More entrants arrive
The final entrants place their names on the list
Priscilla waits for her turn for the Dog-Human Look-Alike contest. Alas, she did not win one of the fabulous bone plaques.
But, she has her bandana....
...and her commemorative tag. And many fond memories and new friends.