hiking Bash Bish Falls, MA. / NY.

5.29.2012


We hiked 8 miles in Taconic State Park (past Bash Bish Falls) on Saturday morning. Half way through the trail we found a lost dog and named him Wilbur because he sounded like a pig. We found out he was a foster dog that lived 5 miles away and made plans to meet his human companion by our car. Wilbur hiked with us for about 4 miles and shared our lunch and water. He was clearly exhausted and too old to be out on such a long trail, but all we could do was keep him with us. That turned out to be easy because he wouldn't leave our sides. We let other hikers think he was our dog and really enjoyed his company- even though he slobbered all over us and wanted to lead the hike and walk very slowly.

I hope Wilbur loved our attention and friendship, even if it was only for a few hours. He was a good dog.

19 comments:

  1. Awww, you guys are such nice people :) Really sweet of you to take care of the dog during your hike :)

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  2. I want a dog sooo bad! I am jealous when I see other hikers with their dogs!

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  3. what a beautiful hike. and what a great little companion for a little while. i love the name that you chose ;)
    xo TJ

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  4. Oh that's so kind of you! Wilbur's super cute :) Sounds like a lovely time!

    <3 Sharmaine Ruth
    underpeachtrees.blogspot.com

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  5. It seems a nice hike!
    And nice story with the lost dog.
    I find this B&W edition very original and beautiful!!
    Nice work :))

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  6. PS: and i just realised that i repeated 3 times "nice". Signed: Ms.Dumb

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  7. Aw, that is very sweet. I really want a dog to go for long walks with :)

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  8. ah, wilbur sounds so cute! great photos, i love that they're not in colour, looks vintage :)

    katie x

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  9. alright, i'm inspired again and need to get out there. the wild is calling my name. happy trails :)

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  10. Aw, Wilbur! I hope his family was happy to get him back. Whenever I find a stray and return him, the family never seems grateful. Glad you were able to be with him for a bit!

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  11. wilbur looks so cute!!! what a great name for a dog too! awesome pictures. looks like you guys had a great time!

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  13. beautiful :) I have missed your blog and need to catch up! :)

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  14. gorgeous pictures and that is so neat you found him (and thankfully returned him so he could recuperate :)
    -elisabeth

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  15. So sweet. I've got two pups of my own, so I have a soft spot for dogs. :)

    I recently took my two young pups on a hike and it was me, not them, who was trying to keep up on the trail...lol :)

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