As you saw yesterday, I went on a weekend camping adventure to the Pocono Mountains – in search of fun! Well aside from lounging around the campsite, my pal Shilah the Husky and I also went on a day-time adventure to hike the nearby Glen Onoko Falls.
After checking out some scenic overlooks we decided to hit up the popular trail to see some of the falls.
Hiking is one of my all-time favorite activities, in fact I get so excited that I charge up the trails like I was the lead sled dog instead of Shilah!
This particular hike was quite rocky, but Shilah and I were up for the challenge!
Our parents were glad to have our new Ruffwear Roamer Leashes with them, which made the hike so much more enjoyable. Stay tuned on Monday for a full review on them, and a chance to win one for your dog!
We crossed water and fallen trees, and mom found herself wishing we had one of Ruffwear’s Hiking Harnesses with the handle to lift me over obstacles like my hiking pals Chester & Gretel from You Did What With Your Weiner.
Shilah and I made it pretty far up the hike before stopping for a group photo….because that’s how we roll! We didn’t make it all the way to the big waterfall at the top because the climb started to get pretty steep and our parents were worried about the decent for us dogs (although I totally could of made it!).
On the way back down we ran into these two pups. I warned them that they may wish they had leashes attached to their humans as it got higher – because we all know those of us with 4 legs have to keep those with 2 legs from falling off the side of the mountain!
When we reached the bottom of our hike Shilah and I decided to take a dip in the river while our parents ate lunch.
I showed off my swimming skills to all the other pups hanging around the river, and I’m pretty sure they were all wishing they had a spiffy life vest just like me.
After cooling off Shilah and I decided to head into Jim Thorpe to grab some ice cream!
Italian Ice was just what I needed after an invigorating hike!
I was sad to end my weekend full of camping and hiking, but I have to say it was nice to finally get back home to my air conditioning!
Rumor has it I won’t have to wait too long for my next camping adventure, as I’m headed off on another adventure soon….this time with my ponies! 
Ammo, you have the most wonderful adventures. I love reading about them. I don’t know if my doxie would be up that kind of hiking, though.
You might be surprised Donna. I organize a Dachshund Club in Seattle and we got on a lot of hikes like this. Even most first-time Doxies take to it right away. The owners are often surprised at how much they like it.
Ammo – This looks like one of your most exciting adventures yet! You are in such great shape to be able to do all that hiking. And you must be the most stylish dog on the trail, sporting all your cool gear. LOVE the shot with everyone wearing the glasses – lol! Thanks for sharing!
Looks like you had fun. Gretel strains on the trail too like Ammo. Their “straining butts” look the same. Ha, ha.
ammo it was really cold , how did u possibly manage