mass central rail trail walkies

hi every bloggie!

I hope every bloggie is having a great weekend. Before the steamy hot jungle weather hit this week, I got to hit a new trail. It's part of the Rails to Trails network. Mom happens to love this network of trails. They are great for running, walking and bike riding. If you are not familar with it, check it out. They are located in every state.

Okay okay. Can woos tell I'm excited? Come come come on!

Tadah! We are at the trail head of the Mass Central Rail Trail in West Boylston, MA. Most of the trail is dirt and pretty flat- which is amazing in this area. It's located right off the Wachusets Reservior. That means strict rules about being in or near the water.

I took a minute to enjoy the fall colors along the river. Ahh.

Of course no walkie is complete without you joining me. Ready!

You can't tell but acorns and leafers were dropping right on my peanut head. Doink! Fall hazards.

I even met a super kool dude name Mingus. He was some sort of australian shepard blue merle mix. He was a laid back dude that wanted stuff from my treat bag. Don't worry - I share.

Remember I told you about the strict rules around the reservoir? Well before you know it, I kept seeing these signs.

Silly folks, I can't read!

I tried to ignore it. I mean really. follow rules! no dogs? Neener neener I'm not listening! Don't worry I didn't break the rules but I really could've used a drink.

Before I leave, here is today's sunday shadow shot!

I thought it was pretty neat.

Overall it was a furry nice time despite those ridiculous signs and no off leash time but that's okay. I guess sometimes I have to follow rules. And I got kool shadow shots too!

a preview of spring

OH BOY! The warmer weather has melted the snow from last week.  What's great about MA is that there are tons of trails everywhere. We looked thru our book The Dog Lover's Companion to New England and picked a new place to explore. We went to Weston Reservoir today. A nice flat trail around the reservoir.  It was our first trip.  

 

It looks like we are looking out from prison fencing but the reservoir is protected and the trails run along the fencing.  

    

Norwood was a blur of constant motion.  Between running through mud puddles, eating tasty presents from other dogs, meeting dog after dog and taking sips from streams.. this is my view.. a blur. 

Finally, caught him. Thanks to our new friend Buddy.  Buddy is a rescue dog from KY and a regular here.  They were peas and carrots.  Besides his dad didn't mind the nice tackle greeting Norwood gives humans.  I swear the Packer's defensive line could have used him for blitz option plays.  Now time to scrape the mud off and zzzzzzzzzz nappy time.