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100 Places To See With Your Dog: Eureka Springs, Arkansas
They call Arkansas THE NATURAL STATE for a reason. The natural beauty throughout the state is simply gorgeous! Arkansas happens to also be a very dog friendly destination. When we first discovered Arkansas, it was just a place to stop over on our cross country route with our dogs. What a surprise when we discovered all the natural beauty and all the places you can bring your dog! That's when we fell in love with The Natural State.
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| One of the many cool springs in Eureka Springs, in Northern Arkansas |
When I started researching dog friendly places in Arkansas, I learned about all the wonderful areas to visit with your dog throughout Arkansas. Eureka Springs, located in the Northwestern part of the state, lies deep in the magnificent Ozark Mountains. It's a beautifully quaint, historic town and perfect for a holiday with your dog!
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| One of the quaint little landscaped nooks around the town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas |
There's lots to do in Eureka Springs, most of it centering around historic places and outdoor activities. There are over 25
miles of deep woods trails or paved paths, easily accessible
from the town of Eureka Springs. Visit their web site for more information and maps.
from the town of Eureka Springs. Visit their web site for more information and maps.
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| The central "Square" in the town of Eureka where people gather to relax or listen to some street music. |
We really enjoyed the Historic Loop Walk that traverses around the town of Eureka Springs. There are dozens of beautiful historic homes to see along the walk, as well as many natural cool springs.
As you walk through the town and around the Historic Loop, stop to enjoy some of the beautifully landscaped cold spring areas. As you can see, the town has landscaped these spring areas beautifully!
If you still have some energy left after the Historic Loop, visit Lake Leatherwood. It's a 1610 acre recreation area with over 25 miles of hiking and biking trails around a spring fed lake.
Black Bass Lake is another area to visit. It's got 2 miles of trails and bluffs surrounding it, and includes a half mile trail that is handicapped accessible. This is great because not all areas of this mountain town are accessible.
One of the sunken spring areas, so lovely!
There are plenty of dog friendly hotels and B&B’s in Eureka Springs, as well as dog friendly places to eat (on outdoor patios).
I found a fantastic dog friendly Inn in the center of Eureka Springs called the Peabody House. I couldn't believe this beautiful B&B was dog friendly! We had a separate little cottage behind the main Inn that I just loved. For some weird reason, it reminded me of a Sea Captain's house. I honestly don't know what made me feel like that, LOL!
Our cottage at the Peabody House was a quaint two story house with a deck off the bedroom upstairs. The deck was literally RIGHT next to the mountain - I swear you could practically reach out & touch the mountain! We loved that, and we enjoyed sitting out there each morning and evening with our dogs. I was so comfortable in the Peabody House, I didn't want to leave at the end of our stay!
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| Steps leading down to Eureka's central gathering place. |
As you walk through the town and around the Historic Loop, stop to enjoy some of the beautifully landscaped cold spring areas. As you can see, the town has landscaped these spring areas beautifully!
If you still have some energy left after the Historic Loop, visit Lake Leatherwood. It's a 1610 acre recreation area with over 25 miles of hiking and biking trails around a spring fed lake.
Black Bass Lake is another area to visit. It's got 2 miles of trails and bluffs surrounding it, and includes a half mile trail that is handicapped accessible. This is great because not all areas of this mountain town are accessible.
After taking in all the beauty and nature Eureka Springs has to offer, give your dog an extra treat by taking him to Bark Park, located in Harmon park.
Note that There are no Wolf Hybrids permitted in the dog park
and there’s a limit of 2 dogs per person.
They also don’t permit prong or choke collars (YAY!), nor do they permit
collars with spikes on them.
One of the sunken spring areas, so lovely!
There are plenty of dog friendly hotels and B&B’s in Eureka Springs, as well as dog friendly places to eat (on outdoor patios).
I found a fantastic dog friendly Inn in the center of Eureka Springs called the Peabody House. I couldn't believe this beautiful B&B was dog friendly! We had a separate little cottage behind the main Inn that I just loved. For some weird reason, it reminded me of a Sea Captain's house. I honestly don't know what made me feel like that, LOL!
Our cottage at the Peabody House was a quaint two story house with a deck off the bedroom upstairs. The deck was literally RIGHT next to the mountain - I swear you could practically reach out & touch the mountain! We loved that, and we enjoyed sitting out there each morning and evening with our dogs. I was so comfortable in the Peabody House, I didn't want to leave at the end of our stay!
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| The main Inn at the Peabody House. We stayed in one of the cottages just behind the main house. |
When I booked our stay at the Peabody House over the phone, the Innkeeper kept warning me that the house we were staying in, directly behind the main Inn you see pictured here, was "really tiny". "Oh don't worry!" I said, I'm from New York and I lived in Manhattan for a few years - I'm used to tiny apartments!" Well, it didn't seem tiny to me at all - not by NY standards anyway. It was perfectly cozy. In fact, I loved staying there so much, it was hard to get me to leave in the morning to go out and explore!
If you're looking for a wonderful dog friendly trip, I highly recommend a trip to The Natural State, especially to Eureka Springs!
If you enjoyed reading about Eureka Springs, you'll enjoy my post on Hot Springs, Arkansas, which is in the Southern part of the state. There's a bit of baseball history here too, but it's not exactly PG rated LOL!!
Check out some of my other dog friendly travel posts.
Have you ever been to Arkansas? Leave us a comment and tell us about it! We love hearing from you!
If you're looking for a wonderful dog friendly trip, I highly recommend a trip to The Natural State, especially to Eureka Springs!
If you enjoyed reading about Eureka Springs, you'll enjoy my post on Hot Springs, Arkansas, which is in the Southern part of the state. There's a bit of baseball history here too, but it's not exactly PG rated LOL!!
Check out some of my other dog friendly travel posts.
Have you ever been to Arkansas? Leave us a comment and tell us about it! We love hearing from you!
The Right Choice For Your Dog's Tick & Flea Protection #12Bravecto
Ticks don't go away when Summer ends. In fact, in many areas of the country Fall is peak time for both Ticks and Fleas!
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| Ticks don't go away when Summer ends! Choose the right tick protection for your dog. |
Even dogs who aren't active outdoor types are still at risk of being exposed to ticks. A short walk in the park, around the block or a quick potty break in the yard can put your dog at risk of getting a tick! Dogs still need tick and flea control. Choosing the right tick and flea protection for your dog is important.
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I can hardly begin to describe how disgusting it is when you find a tick on your precious pooch. It sends a shiver down your spine! I found a tick on Icy a few months ago, and I was not only horrified but I felt guilty at having failed to protect her against this disgusting parasite. You can read more about poor Icy's tick incident here.
I can hardly begin to describe how disgusting it is when you find a tick on your precious pooch. It sends a shiver down your spine! I found a tick on Icy a few months ago, and I was not only horrified but I felt guilty at having failed to protect her against this disgusting parasite. You can read more about poor Icy's tick incident here.
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| Imagine how sickening it was to find this blood sucking tick on my sweet dog's neck! |
Ticks aren't just disgusting looking creatures, they carry diseases that can be harmful to your pet - and to you! Educate yourself on what kind of ticks are in your area and what diseases your dog could be exposed to on MyPet.com's WHAT'S THAT TICK? page on their web site.
Your dog doesn't have to be the super active outdoor type to be at risk for ticks and fleas. If your dog can get ticks and fleas right in your own yard or during a short walk, imagine how easy it is for ticks and fleas to latch on to a dog that swims, hikes, or walks through the woods or open fields!
All dogs need protection against ticks, no matter how much time they spend outdoors or how active they are. BRAVECTO® (Fluralaner) is a tasty chew that provides 12 week protection against ticks and fleas*
BRAVECTO is:
> Fast acting, starts killing fleas within 2 hours and kills 100% of fleas in 12 hours
> Easy and convenient to use. 1 tasty chew provides up to 12 weeks of flea and tick protection*
> FDA approved and only available by prescription. BRAVECTO is only approved for dogs 6 months and older since it's prescribed based on weight and puppies under 6 months grow so quickly their weights change too much over the 12 week treatment period.
*BRAVECTO kills fleas, prevents flea infestations, and kills ticks (black-legged tick, American dog tick, and brown dog tick) for 12 weeks. BRAVECTO also kills lone star ticks for 8 weeks.
After your dog has been outside, even if only for a short while, do a thorough check for ticks. Run your hands through your dog's fur backwards, spreading the fur so you can see all the way down to the skin. It's easier to see ticks on smooth coated dogs, but still run your hands along their entire body to feel for ticks. Pay particular attention to their ears and paws.
When I volunteered at the shelter, lots of dogs came in with ticks. The majority of the time the ticks were inside the dogs ears and on the bottom of their paws, mainly between their toes. Visit MyPet.com's web site for tips on Checking For and Removing Ticks.
Icy loves a good roll in the grass. Ticks and fleas love the grass as much as your dog does. Even a quick roll in the grass with your favorite stick can expose you to ticks and fleas!
Talk to your Veterinarian about BRAVECTO. To start the conversation, here are 5 Key Questions to Ask Your Vet about choosing the best flea and tick control for your dog. Learn about the Flea Lifecycle and why seeing just a few fleas on your pet usually mean there are many more hiding!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: The most common adverse reactions recorded in clinical trials were vomiting, decreased appetite, diarrhea, lethargy, polydipsia, and flatulence. BRAVECTO has not been shown to be effective for 12-weeks’ duration in puppies less than 6 months of age. BRAVECTO is not effective against lone star ticks beyond 8 weeks after dosing.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information published. However, it remains the responsibility of the readers to familiarize themselves with the product information contained on the USA product label or package.
Your dog doesn't have to be the super active outdoor type to be at risk for ticks and fleas. If your dog can get ticks and fleas right in your own yard or during a short walk, imagine how easy it is for ticks and fleas to latch on to a dog that swims, hikes, or walks through the woods or open fields!
All dogs need protection against ticks, no matter how much time they spend outdoors or how active they are. BRAVECTO® (Fluralaner) is a tasty chew that provides 12 week protection against ticks and fleas*
BRAVECTO is:
> Fast acting, starts killing fleas within 2 hours and kills 100% of fleas in 12 hours
> Easy and convenient to use. 1 tasty chew provides up to 12 weeks of flea and tick protection*
> FDA approved and only available by prescription. BRAVECTO is only approved for dogs 6 months and older since it's prescribed based on weight and puppies under 6 months grow so quickly their weights change too much over the 12 week treatment period.
*BRAVECTO kills fleas, prevents flea infestations, and kills ticks (black-legged tick, American dog tick, and brown dog tick) for 12 weeks. BRAVECTO also kills lone star ticks for 8 weeks.
>>> Follow this Veterinary Product link to Learn more about BRAVECTO (Fluralaner)
After your dog has been outside, even if only for a short while, do a thorough check for ticks. Run your hands through your dog's fur backwards, spreading the fur so you can see all the way down to the skin. It's easier to see ticks on smooth coated dogs, but still run your hands along their entire body to feel for ticks. Pay particular attention to their ears and paws.
When I volunteered at the shelter, lots of dogs came in with ticks. The majority of the time the ticks were inside the dogs ears and on the bottom of their paws, mainly between their toes. Visit MyPet.com's web site for tips on Checking For and Removing Ticks.
Icy loves a good roll in the grass. Ticks and fleas love the grass as much as your dog does. Even a quick roll in the grass with your favorite stick can expose you to ticks and fleas!
Talk to your Veterinarian about BRAVECTO. To start the conversation, here are 5 Key Questions to Ask Your Vet about choosing the best flea and tick control for your dog. Learn about the Flea Lifecycle and why seeing just a few fleas on your pet usually mean there are many more hiding!
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| BRAVECTO provides up to 12 weeks of protection against ticks and fleas * |
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: The most common adverse reactions recorded in clinical trials were vomiting, decreased appetite, diarrhea, lethargy, polydipsia, and flatulence. BRAVECTO has not been shown to be effective for 12-weeks’ duration in puppies less than 6 months of age. BRAVECTO is not effective against lone star ticks beyond 8 weeks after dosing.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information published. However, it remains the responsibility of the readers to familiarize themselves with the product information contained on the USA product label or package.
Don't Ignore The Pets!
Don't ignore pets during the chaos of Back To School for the kids. Pets want to be part of the action too!
Here are some tips to help Ease the Transition of Back to School for Pets.
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| Don't ignore pets when Back To School time comes around. |
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REMEMBRANCE
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SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2001
PRAY FOR PEACE BUT FIGHT FOR FREEDOM.
LET FREEDOM RING!!!!!
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Dogs Remind People about Happy Healthy Cat Month
In today's Wordless Wednesday, we want to remind everyone that September is HAPPY HEALTHY CAT MONTH!!
This photo of an adorable feral kitten is from my blog post on Stray Cats in the Hood? TNR 'em! TNR, or Trap Neuter and Return feral cats prevents the needless euthanasia of stray or feral cats. Read more about why this works and why removing feral cats doesn't eliminate feral "cat colonies".
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| September is HAPPY HEALTHY CAT MONTH! Celebrate your happy healthy cat |
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100 Places To See With Your Dog: SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
New Mexico is such a beautiful and diverse state. You've got artsy Santa Fe to the North, quirky fun Roswell to the South, and culturally rich Albuquerque in between. New Mexico is nicknamed "Land of Enchantment" because of it's stunning beauty and rich history. There's so much to see and do in this lovely, dog friendly state!
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| New Mexico, dubbed " Land of Enchantment", has so much to offer. |
Santa Fe is a culturally diverse, artsy town. It's interesting that the historic place so many artists are attracted to is the capital of the state. Founded around 1610, it's the oldest state capital in the United States. The legendary artist Georgia O'Keefe spent Summers in Santa Fe for several years, inspired by the rich, stunning landscape. Santa Fe has quite a diverse art scene. It's not all Southwestern, much of it is quite contemporary.