Training Log Archive: Browner

First canoe trip with the dogs to Kawartha Highlands!

We kept our expectations low, and went in to the south end of the park from Coon Lake to an island camp site we reserved on Vixen Lake. There were 5 portages and 4 small lakes so we were going to be self-rescuable in case the dogs tipped the canoe.

Thankfully it all worked out but it was sketchy at times as Contour and Scout tried to figure out how the canoe worked. We don't think they loved it, but it was super hot and the bugs were terrible. Also I think bigger lakes would be better to give them time to settle into the paddling routine.

Contour and Scout are now swimming fiends and even worried us by swimming after a seagull on the other side of the lake. Contour even stole a fish from one of the birds.

The best part of the trip was on the way home where we stopped at a tiny scraggly island with a beautiful 360 view of the park and had a good time swimming and chasing sticks.

C • Dog Paddle 4

Mountain bike at Albion Hills with Yumi and her new bike. All went well until we crossed the road and I put her on an advanced trail by mistake. Otherwise I think she is liking the riding.

Trail run Kelso