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Some days you just have to go somewhere

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Some days you just have to go somewhere

Whenever we get to Utah, it’s to get work done for the art shows. Which is great, but not very adventurous, and I can get a little stir crazy. Sunday, was that day.

So, we all got in the truck and headed south for a day trip. We really didn’t have a destination in mind, but we ended up on the western edge of the San Rafael Swell. We have spent a lot of time in this general area in the past, and we remembered a short hike we did that went to a great petroglyph panel.

And desert, that was the best part.

Some days you just have to go somewhere, desert hike

On the drive down we saw more hawks than I have ever seen. It was like the great hawk show, but the only critters we saw on our hike were lizards.

lizard in the desert

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10 Must Have Dog Products for Summer Fun

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10 Must Have Dog Products for Summer Fun

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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about dog products I’ve reviewed over the years. I have some definite favorites, and they are products that are especially useful for the summer months, and having fun with the dogs. Since so many people spend more time outdoors with their dogs, I wanted to share these 10 must have dog products for summer fun.

Of course getting there safely is the number one important rule. Car accidents happen, and when they do, you want to make sure your dogs are safe. SleepyPod is the number one safety product for dogs of all sizes. Crash test dummy tested products, ensure that dogs are protected in case of an accident.

The Clickit Sport is perfect for medium to large dogs. Click this link to see my review on the Clickit Sport.

Review of the sleepypod clickit sport. Traveling with dogs,10 Must Have Dog Products for Summer Fun

Of course small dogs are in just as much danger, if not more in the case of an accident. They can be tossed around the inside of the vehicle, and injured, or possibly killed. The SleepyPod mobile pet bed is perfect for little dogs simply by keeping them contained, and in a safe spot. Click here to read my review of the SleepyPod mobile pet bed.

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Nice Day for a Hike

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Nice Day for a Hike

It’s been pretty hot lately, so we decided that Sunday would be a good day to head for the mountains. It was a nice day for a hike with the dogs, and to get out in the wilds for a little bit.

Big Springs is a hike we have done a couple times, and I hiked this with my boys when they were younger. It’s a nice trail, and always so very green. Utah got a lot of snow in the mountains this year, and it shows.

Nice Day for a Hike big springs utah

Torrey was definitely glad to be out.

Nice Day for a Hike with dogs

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