Pets Welcome

McCORMICK FARM

Mr. Pish Approved Pish Places April 25, 2011

Welcome to McCormick Farm in Steele’s Tavern, Virginia.

McCormick Farm mcIMG_8377 I love McCormick Farm! You can step back in time as you tour historic buildings, see where the grain reaper was invented, walk along the stream and more! McCormick Farm mcIMG_8324 The McCormick family took really good care of this place so we could enjoy it today.
These historic buildings were built before 1800! McCormick Farm mcIMG_8331 Cyrus McCormick invented the grain reaper. That meant farmers didn’t have to harvest those crops by hand anymore! What an important invention! McCormick Farm mcIMG_8337 There’s a mill here. These are the big gears that turned by water power to grind grain! McCormick Farm mcIMG_8352 There are over 600 acres to explore here! McCormick Farm mcIMG_8375 For a day’s worth of fun, education and more, come and explore the McCormick Farm! It’s free and pets are welcome! It’s Mr. Pish Approved!

For more information on McCormick Farm, click here.

CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK

Mr. Pish Approved Pish Places April 23, 2011

Welcome to Capitol Reef National Park in Torrey, Utah.

There is lots to do at Capitol Reef National Park! You can explore cool canyons, watch wildlife and even see messages carved into the cliff walls from over a thousand years ago! Capitol Reef National Park crIMG_1463 Check out my short and really awful video about Capitol Reef National Park!

The cliffs and rocks here are all different colors. Capitol Reef National Park crIMG_1504 I saw lots of deer and even a huge ground squirrel here!There are lots of hiking trails…come and try one out!Capitol Reef National Park is definitely one of my favorite places. I thought the petroglyphs were some of the coolest things ever! You can walk and explore…and watch wildlife. Capitol Reef National Park is definitely
Mr. Pish Approved!

For more information on Capitol Reef National Park, click here.

PALO DURO CANYON STATE PARK

Mr. Pish Approved Pish Places April 21, 2011

Welcome to Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Canyon, Texas.

This park is known to everyone who visits as “The Grand Canyon of Texas” and now I know why. They’re right! Not only is it cool to look at, there’s lots of cool stuff to do here, too. Palo Duro Canyon State Park IMG_9949 Holy smokes! Look at that view!You can hike and camp and picnic… or bicycle or even rent a horse.You can see a real live Texas Longhorn – look at those crazy horns!I had a lot of fun running the trails! Mr. Pish at Palo Duro Canyon State Park paloduropish And later I’m going to cool off in the stream! Palo Duro Canyon State Park IMG_9833 There’s TONS to do at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. I felt like a cowboy there! What a great place to get outside and explore! Of course pets are welcome! It’s Mr. Pish Approved!

For more information on Palo Duro Canyon State Park, click here.

WOLF RIVER NATURE AREA

Mr. Pish Approved Pish Places April 19, 2011

Welcome to Wolf River Nature Area in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Wolf River Nature Area is an awesome place to go exploring! This section includes 2 miles of paved trails. Wolf River Nature Area IMG_9239 I had a nice walk on their trail along the Wolf River. Wolf River Nature Area IMG_9255 There’s a pond on the other side with ducks. Wolf River Nature Area IMG_9242 They have neat stuff to read about the Wolf River.

I had a great time exploring the Wolf River Greenway. You can bike or hike or canoe. You can watch birds and look at all the different kinds of trees. Come on down and get outside! My favorite part is that pets are welcome! It’s Mr. Pish Approved!

For more information on Wolf River Nature Area, click here.

SHELBY FARMS PARK

Mr. Pish Approved Pish Places April 19, 2011

Welcome to Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, Tennessee.

Shelby Farms Park is an amazing place! There are 4500 acres to explore, and there’s even an off-leash dog park! This is their super cool visitors’ center! Shelby Farms Park IMG_9256 They really do have buffalo! Shelby Farms Park IMG_9726 Shelby Farms Park IMG_9725 You can even adopt a buffalo. How cool is that?! Shelby Farms Park IMG_9257 Shelby Farms Park has so much to do. You can bike or hike or canoe. You can watch birds or go fishing or picnic! They even have an awesome new Woodland Discovery Playground! Now that is Mr. Pish Approved for sure!!

For more information on Shelby Farms Park, click here.

HAGOOD MILL HISTORIC SITE

Mr. Pish Approved Pish Places April 18, 2011

Welcome to Hagood Mill Historic Site in Pickens, South Carolina.

Now I know that sounds boring, but it’s not! There are so many ways to have fun at Hagood Mill! Hagood Mill Historic Site hmIMG_8576 You can explore, hike, picnic and learn cool things!
This is the pretty stream that runs past the Mill!There’s so much to see here. I need to take a quick break!Hmmm, what should I explore next?5000 years old?! Now that’s old!Can you imagine having to carve your bowl out of a big rock? WOW! Hagood Mill Historic Site hmIMG_8594 With so many neat things to do, you could spend a whole day at Hagood Mill! I love learning and being outside, and pets are welcome! Hagood Mill is Mr. Pish Approved!

For more information on Hagood Mill Historic Site, click here.

SEQUOYAH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

Mr. Pish Approved Pish Places April 15, 2011

Welcome to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Vian, Oklahoma.

Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge sqIMG_9495 You can hike their nature trails or drive their auto route… or both! I couldn’t believe all the wildlife I saw at Sequoyah NWR! There’s lots of water here, which is great for migrating birds and waterfowl!I saw thousands of snow geese and tons of ducks! Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge sqIMG_9771 This kingfisher let me take his picture!I saw a muskrat, but obviously there are beavers here!I saw hawks and eagles, and even this eagle nesting!I had a great time exploring at Sequoyah NWR. This was one of the best wildlife stops in my trip. With almost 21,000 acres to explore near where the Arkansas and Canadian Rivers meet – you’re bound to see something! And it’s Mr. Pish Approved!

For more information on Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, click here.

RED ROCK CANYON STATE PARK

Mr. Pish Approved Pish Places April 15, 2011

Welcome to Red Rock Canyon State Park in Hinton, Oklahoma.

There I was, driving along pretty farm country when BAM! The road started going down and the next thing I knew I was in a beautiful Red Rock Canyon! red rock canyon rrIMG_9606 There are lots of cool things to explore here! red rock canyon rrIMG_9581 Some people go climbing or camping or just hiking. red rock canyon rrIMG_9565 They have really nice picnic areas here too. red rock canyon rrIMG_9571 Red Rock Canyon was really fun to explore! You can ride your bicycle here or go hiking or use the swimming pool during the summer. It’s a great place to go for a walk…and don’t forget to bring your dog! It’s Mr. Pish Approved!

For more information on Red Rock Canyon State Park, click here.

U.S. NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTER

Mr. Pish Approved Pish Places April 12, 2011

Welcome to U. S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Talk about fun! You can hike or bike or climb or paddle! There’s so much to do here, I don’t know where to start! U.S. National Whitewater Center wwIMG_8542

This rafting course is all man-made. Our Olympic athletes train here! U.S. National Whitewater Center wwIMG_8520 Here is part of the course. You can rent kayaks here too! Or you can climb their really cool rock wall!

Make sure to stop in at the Visitors’ Center! I got to sit in a kayak there! U.S. National Whitewater Center wwIMG_8540

When I visited, the water wasn’t running. U. S. Whitewater Center wwIMG_8533

But lots of people were walking and biking the trails around the park!

I had a great time exploring the U.S. National Whitewater Center. It was fun walking where Olympic athletes had been! There’s so much to do here, come on down and get outside! My favorite part is that pets are welcome!
It’s Mr. Pish Approved!

For more information on U.S. National Whitewater Center, click here.

CLAYTON LAKE STATE PARK

Mr. Pish Approved Pish Places April 10, 2011

Welcome to Clayton Lake State Park in Clayton, New Mexico.

At Clayton Lake State Park you can see ancient dinosaur tracks!
There are over 500 of them recorded here! Clayton Lake State Park CLIMG_0096

You can go for a nice walk around the reservoir. clayton lake state park CLIMG_0077 That will lead you to the Dinosaur Trackway!!!!Look at the size of that fossilized dinosaur print!

Here’s a whole trail of dinosaur tracks! clayton lake state park CLIMG_0085a If you look at the hillside, you’ll notice tons of lava rocks from a volcano!

There’s lots to do at Clayton Lake State Park: fishing, hiking, bird watching, boating and of course discovering dinosaur tracks! My favorite part is that pets are welcome! Clayton Lake State Park is definitely Mr. Pish Approved!

For more information on Clayton Lake State Park, click here.