August is a great time to be a pooch in Seattle, so pack up your puppy and come visit! While you’re here, be sure to take your canine buddy to at least one of my five favorite Seattle destinations. They are, in no particular order…
Green Lake Park:
Green Lake is my go-to spot most days year round. In fact, my third mystery (Karma’s a Killer) took place at Green Lake. Green Lake is home to a three-mile walking trail for the humans, abundant wildlife to chase, and lots of water for toasty canines to cool off in on hot summer days. Technically, it’s not legal to let Bowser dip his toes in the water, but I won’t tell if you don’t! Just be sure to check to make sure the toxic algae levels are safe in case your canine companion decides to slurp himself silly.
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| Tracy's pup, Ana, wishing she could chase this Green Lake gaggle of geese! |
This off-leash dog park has it all: large, open play areas, a dog-friendly beach, and special small and shy dog areas. Reactive dogs like me probably shouldn’t go in there, as we’re likely to cause a scuffle, but there’s a large on-leash park we can go to on the same property.
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| Tracy and her dog, Tasha, now at the Rainbow Bridge, resting in the on-leash area of Magnuson Park |
Richmond Beach:
Technically Richmond beach isn’t in Seattle, but it’s a very short drive away, and unlike Seattle's beaches (except the one at Magnuson Dog Park) , your canine buddy is legal here, as long as he stays on leash. Be sure to pack a picnic basket with lots of doggy treats and take time to dip your toes in the water.
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| Ana Pup, resting after gorging herself at a Richmond Beach Picnic |
Carkeek Park:
This 220-acre park features trails, fresh running streams, lush vegetation, an apple orchard, and gorgeous beach views. The park rangers are strict about the no-dogs-on-the-beach policy, but there are plenty of trails for hiking. The trails can be narrow in places, so super reactive dogs may have some challenges.
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| Tasha Dog and Tracy on one of the Carkeek Park trails |
The Seattle Arboretum:
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| Squirrel! |
Now for the contest: Where do you and your pets like to go during the dog days of summer? List your favorite destination in the comments below, and you’ll be entered to win any one of my six Downward Dog Mysteries!
Good luck, and check out all of my adventures, including my newest, Murder Likes it Hot at Tracy Weber's author website!
Good luck, and check out all of my adventures, including my newest, Murder Likes it Hot at Tracy Weber's author website!
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