The dogs have been getting restless since I haven't felt up to being out lately, so I made myself load them up in the truck and take them to the park. I'm really glad I did, they had a blast. Here they are in the truck, ready to go. Ares is in a hurry. This is the "open space" park on the other side of the river from us. They love it here. Usually we throw the ball, but they lost the last one and I haven't bought new ones yet. They had a great time just wandering around smelling everything today. Oh, and the water. More pictures below the fold, click "More" to see them... enjoy!

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The Colorado National Monument is not far from where I live, and we have a lovely "open space" park adjoining it and the Colorado River. We occasionally take the dogs here for a good run, since there is plenty of room to throw the ball for a good workout. This is the Monument (or at least part of it): Beautiful, isn't it? I need to go up there one morning and get a good panoramic shot of this, without all the houses and parking lot in the view. This is the Open Space Park: It's not what you would generally think of as a "park", with manicured lawns... it's more just a wild area with native plants and animals. I really like coming down here. So do the dogs: I love this picture... Apollo is just so happy when he gets out to run. I love doggie smiles. "It's right here! Can you see it? It's HERE. Pick it up! Throw it! Come ON!" "I got it! Look! I'm a good dog! Here I come with the ball for you! Look at me!" I adore my dogs. Can you tell?