Lookout Point Reservoir,
Oregon
My life has been pretty crazy recently, got some family stuff going on and last weekend I just needed to get out and have some "me" time.
As much as I love all my pups including out foster boy Jack, sometimes it's really nice to just take one dog out for a relaxing adventure. Last Saturday I was inspired to get out and enjoy our nice Oregon weather, the fall is slowly starting to creep in which means our mornings are getting nice and crisp, then warming up in the afternoon. I decided it would be fun to just take Ziva on this trip, we left right after breakfast, I packed up my trailrunning backpack with my camera, water for the both of us including water filter (just in case!), collapsible bowl, pepper spray (you never know), snacks, and we were off! I wanted to do Goodman trail which is an offshoot on Hardesty Trail, we've done both but my grand plan was to go much farther than I have before and really enjoy the trail. And it's a long drive from where we live so you kind of have to plan it.
Sadly when we got there their was a trail race taking place and the whole parking lot was full of people, dogs, and cars! Bummer! Ziva started growling almost immediately so change of plans...
Driving back I was super bummed, and honestly thought about canning the whole stupid idea.. *I'd had a rough week*. And just chalk it up to the universe not going my way once again.
But looking at Ziva's little grinning face in the backseat, and having my awesome camera with me I decided to head out to a place hubby has taken me before, Lookout Point! Our first blog post HERE.
Our photo from February 2015. |
The water level is a lot lower so we're doing rain dances and hoping no more forest fires break out. Personally i'm hoping for snow this year! |
September 2015 |
Ziva and I had the whole place to ourselves, and since we didn't end up hiking I threw her ball for her and we walked around exploring a bit.
Can you spot Ziva in her natural habitat? |
This is a man made reservoir which is why you see all of the super old tree stumps, they had to clear the land to hold the water. When this is full all the stumps are under the water, cool huh?
When the water is low it looks pretty eerie but makes for some cool photos!
When the water is low it looks pretty eerie but makes for some cool photos!
Happy Fit Dog Friday!
Wow, that is pretty weird looking, but kind of interesting too. Glad the universe aligned for a good outing.
ReplyDeleteMe too, thanks Slim!
DeleteWow! That place is so cool! I'm sorry you didn't get to go on the hike you were planning and I'm also sorry for your family troubles! I'm hoping for snow this year, too!
ReplyDeleteAwesome pictures as usual! You live in such a gorgeous area. Having 4 dogs here, I love a little one on one with each of them.
ReplyDeleteMe too, it's nice to be able to give them some quality attention time. :-)
DeleteSounds like a fun Pan B outing and you got some great pictures.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteBeautiful pictures! I love the way the stumps look in them. And it looks like they make great surfaces for balancing. Barley and I would have had to have a change of plans with all of those dogs and people, too. I'm glad you were able to come up with such a nice Plan B.
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth! It ended up being a really nice day. :-)
DeleteWonderful photos! Love them!
ReplyDeleteThanks Earl! Wags & Kisses!!
DeleteZiva looks like a happy girl. All must have worked out just right!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys!! Wags & Kisses!
DeletePoor Ziva - she must have been anxious in the first setting - but seems it was meant to be since at the reservoir, you guys had the whole place to yourselves! Great photos of your little girl :) And I hope things settle down for you soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks BlissfulVine! We've worked hard with Ziva being around other dogs but some days its just not worth the stress if she's clearly not in the mood. I'm glad we kept adventuring and didn't go home. :-)
DeleteWags & Kisses!!
That looks great. There are 3 of us, but we rotate our runs and walks. The walks with just ipone dog are so stress free and easy, and we love our one on one time.
ReplyDeleteThanks Emma! Wags & Kisses!!
DeleteSorry you had a rough week :-( Gotta love the universe when it changes things up for us....those tree stumps do look pretty cool!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys! Hopefully this week will continue to be a good one. And we're praying for rain!
DeleteYou are so lucky to live somewhere so beautiful. So jealous!
ReplyDeleteFeel free to visit anytime! You can bring the dogs and stay with us!
DeleteWow - you have some really neat areas to hike! Although I feel your pain, if I plan a hike and don't check online beforehand to make sure there aren't any races or other events going on - it can really bum me out when all those people are there. Blueberry doesn't mind - but I prefer solitude - hiking is about exercise for me as well rejuvenating through just being in the desert silence.
ReplyDeleteI am definitely a solitude hiking kind of person. :-)
DeleteWhat a great spot to visit. Love the photos, reminds me of an area near here too!
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's very pretty to take pictures of even with the water being so low.
DeleteSounds like you ended up right where you were supposed to be!
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