Yesterday we had the second day trip up north of the week. Sunday was Nelson’s nose work trial, and yesterday it was for me to have a private nose work lesson. My instructor rented the school in Barnum so we could search there. Mom and I had a great time and learned a lot. On the way out of town, we made a few fun stops we will share with you.
As with our trip on Sunday, we had to get up super early, 4 am to be exact. Nelson was not thrilled because it was not his day. I could not wait to get up and get moving. Nose work is my favorite thing and I was excited to play the game for a couple hours. As we sat in the window waiting for Mom to take us out, Nelson fell asleep. I could not sleep.
There is nothing happening in Barnum, but we drove through Moose Lake on the way home and found some fun stuff. This is Moosehead Lake. It is a pretty lake and during the week, it is very quiet.
We also found a Moose Lake sign that is kind of nice. The donation box next to it is a bit odd, but it is small town Minnesota, what can one expect?
How about a big, patriotic, black bear? This guy is very friendly, so we were not scared. Aren’t the paws cool looking?
One restaurant has this mural painted on the parking lot side. It could use some touch up, but still is fun to see. We were only about half an hour from Duluth. Mom really wanted to take us up there, but she had to come back home and work. Maybe another time we can go up there and see Lake Superior.
Finally, we leave you with this adorable Moose Lake moose. I guess it doesn’t matter where you go, if you look, you might find some interesting things and fun photo opps! My lesson was super fun, but it wore me out and I slept a lot on the way home. Hopefully we can do up there and take another lesson in a month or so.
We are joining our friends at Living Laughing and Barking in Our Backyard for their Nature Friday blog hop.
We hope you didn’t fall of the bench, Nelson. You do look a bit uncomfy ! The moose lake moose is a cute fella!
Nope, I didn’t fall off. I was just tired of sitting around waiting for my sister and I wanted to get home and play in the yard.
What fun travels, while you are hard at work.
Have only visited Minneapolis and environs; there are fantastic museums there!
We do have a lot of “the arts” in the cities,that is for sure. The state also has fantastic parks and all our lakes and fun small towns up north.
Sounds like a great addition.
It has been a busy week and we are ready for some relaxation this weekend.
Very tiring but a lot of fun. Here’s to the next time!
And being tired from fun overload is a good thing.
Looks like a great “little” road trip! A lot of fun, some great photo ops, and two tired pups. ❤️❤️🐾🐾
We slept a lot after we got home, especially Olivia.
Oh such fun places you go ~ sweet photos of you two doggies ~ Xo
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
We love fun and fun photos.
I thoroughly enjoy all the places you go for your trials. And am amazed at the wonderful signs all have. Very creative
Happy Friday
Cecilia
This was just a coaching session for Mom and Olivia now that they are at the Summit level. There are lots of touristy towns up north in Minnesota.
Such fun pictures! LOVE the bear paws and his patriotic neckerchief! You guys have all the fun!!! I am so happy for you!
We love to travel, but that is no secret.
What a great state you have to explore! We really like the last picture of your Moose Friend!
xoxo,
Rosy & Sunny
Mom says we saved the best for last. It is made for photo opps 🙂
So glad it was all worth the 4am start!
It was half an hour later than Sunday when Mom shagged us out of bed at 3:30 am. This weekend we are going to sleep in for sure.
What a great day trip! And a tired dog is good!
We were both kind of tired from all the travel and stuff but Olivia’s brain was fried from all her searching.
WOW, private lessons is impressive but I thought y’all would be giving lessons as good as you are! I think that Moose is adorable too!
All instructors and classes are not created equal, that is for sure. There is no class for Olivia right now, so we will drive the 2 hours for a 2 hour private lesson every month or so. She is at the top level of the sport and needs coaching along with Mom. The instructor is amazing, so it is definitely worth it!
That was a fun adventure added into a day of “fun work.”
Nose work classes are always fun work. We learned a lot too.
Those were some huge bear paws! Glad that bear wasn’t scary.
No, we were not at all afraid of him.