Get outside with your Big Dog!

Ah, it’s Fall again. Fall always inspires me to get outside and explore the world. It’s so easy to slip back into an exercise routine when the weather turns crisp. But guess who else wants to get out and frolic? Yes, the Big Dog. She loves this time of year and I can’t bear to leave her inside, with those big sad hound eyes, while I go off to mountain bike or some other activity she can’t do. And sometimes I just don’t want to walk the same old walk.

How about a new walk?! Geocaching seems a good activity for us both. It combines a walk in the outdoors with a little brain challenge for mom. Gets us out to new venues. And, maybe, teaches mom how to use the GPS so we can more safely explore even more new terrain (hmm, do you know about the helicopter “rescue”?)

Geocaching.com is a website to help you get started. It locates caches in your area with ratings on terrain and difficulty. It even has a “dog friendly” icon, so you know when it’s a good choice for the team : )
A GPS will cost a little to get started (so what doesn’t?) … looks like about $70 will get a serviceable entry model. Other than that, appropriate clothing, good shoes and some water should get you on your way. Remember water for the beastie!! Packs can be had so Big Dog can carry their own.
So have some fun on a techno-savvy treasure hunt with your Big Dog!

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