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Motorcycle Parade and Toy Run
Yes, we went hiking on Saturday and had lots of fun. But, today, we are not going to tell you about that. We are going to tell you about something fun we saw. Yesterday was the 18th annual Haywood County (NC) Motorcycle Parade and Toy Run. The parade goes through all four towns of our…
Read Today's Herd StorySaturday – Let’s Go!
Cheoah – Hey Dad! It is Saturday! Let’s Go! Does this look comfortable? Oh, well, the view is cool! Kiska – Yeah, Dad, the sun is up and the wind is in my hair! And Cheoah is right – the views are great! Qannik – So you ready yet? Rusty – Everyone have a great…
Read Today's Herd StoryFriday the 13th
Rusty – Woo – Friday the 13th! I think I am staying right here with my Herd.
Read Today's Herd StoryParking Lot Attention
This fellow parked near us and was looking for his humans Not sure why he suddenly decided to look at us Kodiak – We would certainly never draw attention to ourselves Kiska – Who would notice six Siberian Huskies hanging out in a Jeep? Qannik – Unless you are as handsome as me, right Bricey?
Read Today's Herd StoryTaz
“Though it was still very sad to say goodbye, it was time to let her go.” With those words, my sister let me know that her beloved feline friend of over 18 years has gone to The Rainbow Bridge. Taz had simply become too weakened with cancer to continue the fight, and so she was…
Read Today's Herd StoryWhere is winter?
Just a few weeks ago, we had received our first snow fall of the season. It was not much, but we were able to do our first Winter Walking Wednesday of the season and we were getting excited about winter. Boy, has the weather changed. Our temperatures this past weekend were into the 70’s F…
Read Today's Herd StoryDogtown – The Book
Up to this point, every product we have ever mentioned on the blog has been one that we have purchased and used. We have steadfastly refused to review other products or to accept advertising on the blog, but – like many dog bloggers – we received an invitation from National Geographic to review their new…
Read Today's Herd StoryImportance of Stretching
When you hike as much as The Herd does, it is very important to stretch before exercise. But be sure to do your stretches very slowly and always using proper form. Natasha will demonstrate the proper way to stretch. Use a solid surface for safety Stretch slowly to the right Now stretch to the left…
Read Today's Herd StoryDifferent Road Trip
The seat belts come out. Leashes on. Everyone is excited. But then only two get loaded into the Jeep – Qannik and Kiska. Very important rule at Chez Herd – if you get to ride in the Jeep without the entire Herd, you are headed to the V-E-T. Ruh-Roh Kiska – The waiting is the…
Read Today's Herd StoryThe Cousins’ Ride
You have seen how The Herd travels in their Jeep many times. But we caught up with our cousins a few days ago and thought we would show you how they travel in their SUV (Siberian Utility Vehicle). Much more room per pup! Ruby has scored the entire back with her singing skills Tartok claims…
Read Today's Herd StoryCousins and Bitey Face
Our humans were over at our cousins’ (Tartok and Ruby) house (aka – our hu-grandparents’ house) and gave us the report that there was a major bitey face competition going on. We are sure that the six of us would have greatly added to the festivities, but, somehow, our humans thought a quiet dinner would…
Read Today's Herd StoryWalking Wednesday – Rattlesnake Lodge
We took another part of the Mountain-to-Sea Trail up to Rattlesnake Lodge, an old home built in 1903-4 that burned from a lightning strike in 1926. The highlighted link for the lodge will take you to the history of the house and family, as well as dozens of pictures from the era. Hope you enjoy…
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