Finally Bailie and I got to walk around Lake Calhoun. Mom has always wanted to take us, but it has never worked out until now. When she first moved back from Germany, she took Emma and Katie every week for swimming and walks, but she had not been for a walk there since May of 2013. We were pretty excited since we have heard a lot about it.
Lake Calhoun is the largest lake in Minneapolis, with a 3.4 mile circumference of trails for biking and walking. Why did we choose to use black and white photos? We kind of like the look of them at the lake, but mainly it is to look back to the old Lake Calhoun. With all the political correctness these days, they recently changed the name of the lake. Mom doesn’t agree with the decision, and everything around the lake still has Calhoun in their names. Why change the name of a lake after like two hundred years? We will continue to use the old name, and not even mention the new one. Changing a name doesn’t change history. There is a nice view of the Minneapolis skyline from the south side of the lake. You can sort of see it behind us.
Obviously in Minnesota in January, the beaches are closed. I got up on the lifeguard stand for a better view of the area. The sign is kind of silly this time of year. I think the beach is simply closed any time of the day, right?
During the summer months there are several fishing piers to go out on, but they are mostly hauled up on shore now for the winter months. We found this little short pier to have a seat on along the way. Bailie was super happy on our walk. Can you tell she is smiling? One woman actually stopped us as we were walking. She said she had never seen dogs smiling before, but we were both smiling as we walked along. Happy hounds, I guess.
Along the way, we also found a row boat or two that had been left on the beaches for the winter. Naturally, we climbed in and had a seat for a photo. The big Adirondack chair we posted earlier this week was also a fun find on our walk. Overall, it was really icy, and wet on our walk, so we look forward to visiting again when it is either nice, cold, and frozen or in the summertime. It is a fun place for a walk no matter what you want to call the lake, if you are ever in the Uptown area of the Twin Cities!
On a day like this, when it is warm, melty, and sloppy, our furs are a dirty wet mess. How do we get home? We use 4Knines seat covers and cargo liners and have been for over four years now. They not only keep the mess off the car seats, they are waterproof, and very durable. We highly recommend them if you haven’t already got one.
Our friends at Living Laughing and Barking in Our Backyard are hosting the Nature Friday blog hop for the winter. Stop by and visit some of the other blogs in the hop.
That’s a cool lake and we agree on the name, keep the original. Maybe we need to change the name of politicians to idiots! Have a fun weekend everyone!
We are all for changing the politician’s names. No matter what side they are on, it is all a bunch of hot air and non sense.
I would be smiling if I could go on a walk like that too! It’s just beautiful!
Now we know why Katie and Emma loved it so much. Hope to go in the summer and dip our toes in the lake.
I love these black and white pictures.
We like it too. It just works with the types of photos and snow.
I like the black and white, seems perfect. Looks like a great walk too.
We forget about b/w most of the time, but it works for these shots.
Black and white is perfect for a cold winter day. I can see Bailie’s smile! I’m glad that you are all so happy!
We are super happy pups. People tell us that all the time 🙂
Nice photos Madison! What an awesome walk. Have a great day! your friend Lilly
Thank you, Lilly! Hope you are healed well enough to get out for at least some shorter walks this weekend.
Madison! I have to tell you that mom
went on a big trail walk WITHOUT me! I was so mad when she came back. Gotta get healed up! Especially have to get ready for that new puppy!
Take it easy so you don’t have a set back. You’ll be racing around soon I hope. Bailie had to rest for the whole summer and it was tough on everyone.
WOW! I’m with you, keep the name, change the politicians; and black and white is perfect for a wintry day! You girls have wonderful smiles!
We are tired of all the name changing of things to be politically correct now. The past is what made us, so let’s own up to it.
Madison and Bailie what lovely photos in black and white…I giggled at the lifeguard stand photo.
Hugs Cecilia
Thank you. Maybe in the summer I can do it again and wear a Baywatch outfit?
we totally agree with you… we would call a rose always a rose even if they would give it another name… and we love that lake and specially da boat!
We find it is sad to rename history to fit today’s standards. The past can’t be changed and is part of what makes us who we are today.
I could say so much about name changes but I will keep my flippy lips shut! I love to see Bailie smile! You both look beautiful in black and white. What a fun walk and have a happy weekend. XOXO, Sparkle
We could howl a lot more about name changes too, but we decided a little bit is best. Have a great weekend!
What great shots and what an adventure you all had. Good for you.
Have a fabulous day and weekend. ♥
I think all of this political correctness is a bunch of bull. When did everyone become so dang sensitive?? I’m glad that y’all had fun on Lake Calhoun. By the way, what is wrong with that name?
Hari OM
OMD but that looks chilly! I love all your poses and the backdrop… hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
We were curious, and had to look up what the new name was. We couldn’t even pronounce it! That looks like a very nice walk, with lots of fun places to pose. The black and white photos are a very nice touch.
What a beautiful day for a walk along the Lake!! We really enjoyed seeing all the beautiful sights, and think Black and White photos were totally the way to go!
xoxo,
Rosy, Jakey & Arty
A lovely, happy walk, and even getting a bit sloppy can be fun sometimes. Not always, but sometimes.
We don’t mind too much, but Mom isn’t into having us being a dirty mess.
I love that this post is in black and white, makes the snow look extra frosty!
It was fun to do it all in b/w. We always forget about using b/w photos.
Looks like a great walk! I love the boat picture! We get stopped a lot for people to comment on Barley and Rye’s smiles, too.
Isn’t that great. Mom loves that we are happy and others notice.
Beautiful walk and pictures. I love the black and white.
Thank you. We had a real fun time.
Wagnificent photos?
Of course us dogs smile???
?nose nudges ?
Lots of dogs don’t smile a lot, which is unfortunate, but we smile a lot. I bet you do too.
Wow dat sounds like a beautiful walk. Mama is a sucker for black & whites so her especially liked da picsurs 🙂
xoxo,
Matt & Matilda
Thank you. The B/W really worked well on these photos.
Gorgeous photos and adorable dogs together in winter wonderland…
Thank you. Mom says we are pretty cute.