On a hot July morning, Lucy, Annabelle and I hiked around breathtakingย Mt. Sequoyah,ย (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 exploringย early, the air felt thick and blanket-heavy, more like Beaumont, Texasย than Northwest Arkansas.
Did I mention it was hot?
No matter. Dogs gotta play.
At first they were ecstaticย because they thought they were joining the kids atย 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 hadย been a while, probably half a decadeย in schnauzerย years.ย Plus,ย it was their first time to really see the cross. Boy, thatย view never gets old. Known as East Mountain in the early years, Mt. Sequoyah, with its panoramic vistas,ย served as a strategic batteryย for Confederateย soldiers during the Battle of Fayetteville. I can’t help butย think of the soldiers who fought in the Civil War and how rough and extremeย their lives must have been compared to ours. And by ours I’m including Lucy and Annabelle who have it better than many people.
Mount Sequoyah Woods Trail offered many wild smells and sounds. The dappled sunlight was much appreciated. Sorry, our picture is a little Blair Witchyโthe result of leash straining, fast walking, and iPhoneย juggling.
I am in awe of this place I live.
Lucy and Annabelle are in awe of everything. We could learn a thing or two about enthusiasm from these two.
We made it home with no ticks (that I’ve found), and since I was already hot and stinky, I pulled a few weedsย while they watched from the porch.
You forgot to give us a treat. And why are you still out in the sun?
Grace Grits and Gardening
Farm. Food. Garden. Life.
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Musical Pairing:
Up Around the Bend, Creedence Clearwater Revival
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
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.
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/
Haha yes they get around!
I love reading about Lucy & Annabelle’s adventures. Great pictures of my grand dogs.