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Lucy and Annabelle go to Mt. Sequoyah

July 30, 2015 By Talya Tate Boerner 5 Comments

On a hot July morning, Lucy, Annabelle and I hiked around breathtaking Mt. Sequoyah, (located in Washington County, Arkansas for those of you living in other parts of the country/world). We took tennis balls for fetching and cold water for drinking, and although we did our exploring early, the air felt thick and blanket-heavy, more like Beaumont, Texas than Northwest Arkansas.

Lucy and Annabelle go to Mt. Sequoyah

Did I mention it was hot?

No matter. Dogs gotta play.

Lucy and Annabelle go to Mt. Sequoyah

At first they were ecstatic because they thought they were joining the kids at Kamp Kanakuk which was in full swing on the mountain. Alas, dogs are not allowed. Rude.

Although Lucy and Annabelle had been to Mt. Sequoyah, it had been a while, probably half a decade in schnauzer years. Plus, it was their first time to really see the cross. Boy, that view never gets old. Known as East Mountain in the early years, Mt. Sequoyah, with its panoramic vistas, served as a strategic battery for Confederate soldiers during the Battle of Fayetteville. I can’t help but think of the soldiers who fought in the Civil War and how rough and extreme their lives must have been compared to ours. And by ours I’m including Lucy and Annabelle who have it better than many people.

atop beautiful Mt. Sequoyah

University of Arkansas in the distance. Scripture on the plaque.

 

Mount Sequoyah Woods Trail offered many wild smells and sounds. The dappled sunlight was much appreciated. Sorry, our picture is a little Blair Witchy—the result of leash straining, fast walking, and iPhone juggling.

Lucy and Annabelle hike the Sequoyah Woods Trail

I am in awe of this place I live.

the view from Mt. Sequoyah

Lucy and Annabelle are in awe of everything. We could learn a thing or two about enthusiasm from these two.

Lucy and Annabelle on Mt. Sequoyah

We made it home with no ticks (that I’ve found), and since I was already hot and stinky, I pulled a few weeds while they watched from the porch.

Lucy and Annabelle watch me pull weeds.

You forgot to give us a treat. And why are you still out in the sun?

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Musical Pairing:
Up Around the Bend, Creedence Clearwater Revival

Filed Under: Arkansas, Life, Pets, Reviews, Simple Pleasures Tagged With: Fayetteville, Kamp Kanakuk, Lucy and Annabelle, Mt. Sequoyah, Northwest Arkansas

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  1. Dot says

    July 30, 2015 at 9:12 am

    Talya, thank you for this visit to Mt. Sequoyah. I have never been there, but it was one of my mother’s favorite places to go. Each summer for several years she attended retreats for the women of the church. It was a special time for her and I appreciate the opportunity to see a part of it. Dot

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    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 31, 2015 at 8:53 am

      Aww I’m so glad to hear that, Dot. Next time you and Pat go to Dairy Hollow, you should swing by. It isn’t that far.

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  2. The Gifted Gabber says

    July 30, 2015 at 10:35 pm

    Lucy and Annabelle get out and see the sights much more often than I do, it seems! Love these updates on their adventures! —- Amy @ http://thegiftedgabber.com/

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    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 31, 2015 at 8:53 am

      Haha yes they get around!

      Reply
  3. Barbara Tate says

    July 30, 2015 at 11:06 pm

    I love reading about Lucy & Annabelle’s adventures. Great pictures of my grand dogs.

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