I spent yesterday morning hiking the trails at Rocky Mount Recreation Center with my daughter (and hiking buddy) Katie. This is a park near Berry College, where she goes to school.
Although the day got off to a misty start, we had a great time exploring the area; even those areas that perhaps weren’t suppose to be explored! (Hey, we figured the sign didn’t really apply to us since we’re actually rather private people!)
It was lovely being surrounded by nature…
…but the highlight of the hike was when we were joined by this beautiful dog, who clearly knew the trails better than we did.
Miss Bianca (no idea why we named her that, but we did) romped and raced and raised a ruckus chasing geese.
At one point she got stuck in a ditch filled with water. She kept slipping and falling back in when she tried to climb out, so Katie had to rescue her. After that, they were best buds.
If this sweet gal didn’t already have a home, I have a feeling she would now be a part of mine. And speaking of home, let’s just say that she didn’t return to hers in the same pristine condition she started off in!
Life’s more fun with a little mud mixed in, right? 🙂
Backyard Bird Nerd 
Ah, cute dog who adopted you for a day. Great pictures, as always.
She was such a sweetheart. And a pretty good trail guide too.
Sound like a wonderful day with your daughter, nature, and a sweet dog! Thanks for sharing!
It was a very wonderful day. 😊
What a fun day, thanks for sharing.
My pleasure!
What a beautiful dog! Life tends to leave us muddy at times 🙂
Muddy indeed. And the dog made the hike even more enjoyable.
Oh – so cute! Your daughter and Miss Bianca! Beautiful, happy, joyful day! With a little mud mixed in!
A little dirt always makes the day better!
I love the dog , she certainly stole the day .
Nice to be adopted for the day by a sweet dog like that.
Wonderful post, Kathy, a grand time with your daughter, a shaggy friend, and nature. We need a little mud on us from time to time!
I always enjoy a hike when an unexpected “furry friend” comes along! Especially a tame one, lol! Love your photos, Kathy! ❤️