As this was the first weekend of 2012 that we were both feeling healthy, we decided to take advantage of it - rainy weather or not - and go for a hike at Mystic Beach
We popped by the Dunlop's house on our way and picked up Keora so she could join us on the hike.
By the time we arrived the rain had subsided and was more of a misty sprinkling than actual rain.
Suspension bridge that Keora did not like one bit - She walked across so cautiously and practically ran to the end when she got close.
Below the bridge
Huge uprooted tree that was lying by the path
Keora was so good during the hike. She was off-leash for most of the time, but made sure to stop and wait for us if she got too far ahead (though I think she was trying to tell us to hurry up.)
This stairway down to the beach was cut out of a fallen tree.
We explored the beach some time - Kyle loved this waterfall!
That waterfall looks a lot bigger with Kyle standing next to it
That sure looks like one happy pooch!
Keora waits for Kyle to throw the toy for her to fetch
They argue about who is going to get it out from under the mini-waterfall... Finally Kyle had to fish it out with a stick because Keora refused to get wet!
Debris from a passing ship, or from the Japanese tsunami?
After we finished a picnic lunch on the beach we started our hike back to the car. The recent update to this part of the trail was very appreciated!
Especially considering this is what was being replaced.
Keora was tuckered out by the time we got back to the car.
We'd never been to Mystic Beach before but it turned out to be a great trail for a day hike!