Jake at Elephant Rocks State Rock

On August 6 Jake and I went to Elephant Rock State Park.  This is an awesome park with neat geological features.  This park also has a handicap accessible trail, specifically for the visually impaired.  The entire path is paved and is about a mile.  There are a couple of side trails and forks in the road that aren't but are still easy for Jake.

Come on Mom

Let's go.

I wanna see the elephants.

Where the elephants??

Elephants!  Up Ahead

I wonder what the poo tastes like...

Where's the woof?

I'm still looking for the elephants...

This is fun.

Untie me and let's hit it!

Hey!

The elephants are rocks.

I wanted to see an elephant....

I'm cute.

I wanna cheeseburger.

This is Fat Man's Squeeze.

I fit perfectly.

Ha Ha 

Are you stuck mommy?

You should take me for more walkies.

This was fun.

Let's come back!

Jake at Onondaga Cave State Park

Jake and I visited Onondaga Cave State Park and walked along the Blue Heron Trail.  Unfortunately, doggies are not allowed in the cave.  However, if you bring your doggie and then decided to go on a cave tour, the staff will work with you so you don't leave your dog in the car to die in the heat (there was a big sign!).

Here's an entrance to the cave.

I think....

This is awesome!

I'm glad we got lost.

But I'm not going swimmin' k?

Of course I'm not drinking the water Mom.

It's not cold enough.

And it tastes funny...

Jake at Route 66 State Park

Before the weather became brutal, Jake and I went to Route 66 State Park.  This is the second time we've been there.  The first time we went, Jake and I went down the wrong set of trails and didn't really enjoy it, as there was no shade and we landed up walking along the road, which I try not to do with the Jakester, who will suddenly dart out into the road, if something smells interesting enough.  After some research, I discovered we missed a whole section of the park that goes by the river.  So Jake and I went back.  It's still not all that shady as the trees are still growing in.  However, it is pretty flat.  We did see deer.   It is a kind of a pain to get to the park as the Route 66 Bridge is permanently closed.

Getting My Kicks on Route 66

Dude

We took this picture months ago.

I want to go into the park.

Let's go.

(hmmm...I can't find the first one - Snup)

Here's part of the trail Jake and I walked on.

I think the Meramec River is to our right.

Sniff Sniff

I smell bunny, or is it deer...

I love going for walkies!

They make me happy.

I think the bunny went this way!!!

If we hurry I could catch it!!!