Lake Nokomis is a fun place to take your dog for a walk. Katie and I walked around the lake a few times years ago, but Bailie and Madison have never been there. While I was at the spa last week, Mom took the two rowdies to Lake Nokomis for a walk. It’s about 2.7 miles around following the walking path, just under an hour walk for us.
There are a couple fishing piers at the lake. My sisters love to go out and see what is at the end. A man was out fishing, so Mom didn’t let them get very far. They didn’t want to disturb the fish or the fisherman.
One new discovery since I last walked there was the art walk. Along the walking trail there were various sculptures and pieces of art to look at. Mom only saw about three, and didn’t find them worth photographing but Bailie needed a photo with this dog.
Being a pretty warm day in the sunshine, my sisters needed to cool off in the lake. Bailie was first in and got her furs all wet and had a nice drink. It was quite refreshing.
Since Bailie found it safe, Madison dipped her furry self into Lake Nokomis as well. We all have our Lepto vaccinations, so it is not a problem if we drink from lakes or ponds. Mom still doesn’t like us to drink from other standing water like puddles, but lakes are fine.
My sisters found a nice bench to sit on and take in the view. In the far distance, you can see the Minneapolis skyline. Mom took the photo because she liked the words on the back of the bench – Sit. Listen. Pause. Reflect. Bailie and Madison did some of each before continuing on.
At another point, they found a second fishing pier and got to go out to the end of this one. Their furs were drying, and they were getting too warm which is why they were not concentrating on the photo this time.
Bailie was the model for this shot on the way off the pier. It’s a different perspective.
There are lots of little spots that are ideal for taking photos along the walking path. Please note, in this photo, Madison’s tongue is not hanging out – that is a first! The only place dogs were not allowed was on the human beaches, but that is pretty much the norm everywhere.
On the bridge over Lake Nokomis there are some spots for people to go out and look over the lake. Mom had my sisters stop at one for a last photo. As they were getting set up, they realized the sky was super dark and it looked like it might storm at any moment. They quickly took a last snap and raced back to the car so they didn’t get rained on. All three of them had a fun walk and wouldn’t mind going back again one day.
Look at those tongues in the last picture!! That made mom laugh. Great post Emma. We love walks like this too! Have a great day, your doodle friend Dash
My sisters and there tongues are truly a story of their own! They both have them hanging out all the time!
That looks like such a nice walk with a good variety of things to do and see, along with many great places to take photos of your cute sisters! I wish we had more places like that around here. I can only think of one lake that has a nice walking trail along it, but there’s very few spots where you can access the water for the dogs to cool off.
Mom wants to head to some of the lakes in the city with them later this month now that kids are back in school and things are less crowded.
what a beautiful place to walk! Love the quote written on the bench.
Walking around the lakes in the city is always fun. Each one is different, but they are all nice.
that is a wonderful place… and you egg-sactly did what the bench said ;o))) enjoy a wonderful day with all that fabulous fall sents in the air …
Lots of good smells at the lake, always!
Your area seems like such a wonderful place to be a dog (if you don’t mind the cold). This walk is another great example. It’s just beautiful!
We all love the cold, so it is the perfect place for us!
That was a beautiful walking place. What a great adventure. I think you are both very brave going swimming (and drinking) in the lake!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Bailie always love going for a swim, Madison is a bit more apprehensive at first.
What a fun way to spend some quality time! We hope when we move there will be lots of new places to explore. Our city kinda sucks for dogs. BOL!
I sure wonder when and were you will be moving? There are homes for sale around here…hint…
Looks like your sisters had a great time, and hopefully it wore them out for the rest of the day ;-)!
xoxo
Jakey & Arty
We were all tired – they were worn out from their walk, and the spa wore me out!
Y’all were having a serious good time!!!
They had a great time!
It looks like a really nice place to go. I love how many dog friendly places you have out there.
There are tons of great places for walking for sure.
You have so many gorgeous lakes, parks and trails to experience in Minn.
We do have a lot of places to go for walks which we love.
What a great place for a walk!
All the lakes are real fun for walks!