Jack Fogle, Interpreter You may have recently asked yourself this very question. Imagine that it’s early March, the sun is setting, and you’ve had a long day. The clear, cerulean sky has metamorphosed into foreboding, heavy cloud cover. Soon, it will rain. That’s when you ask yourself, To squeep, or not to squeep? Or… Maybe […]

As we approach the middle of summer, it’s best to be prepared for the heat before visiting a park. But do you know the signs if your furry friend is too hot? Nature Interpreter Julie shares the signs of heatstroke in dogs and what you can do to keep your companion cool.

Just because wild animals poop in the woods, that doesn’t mean your pup should. It sounds very picky: squirrels, birds, coyotes and rabbits leave their poop right where it is, and that doesn’t hurt anything, right? Read on to learn how not cleaning up after your pet can be detrimental to the environment and wildlife.

Join us on our Facebook page Mondays through Fridays at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Take a break from the heat of the dog days of summer while saying hello to some of the friendly guests at Otto Armleder Dog Park.

Join us on our Facebook page Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. It’s a dog day morning, AKA the perfect time to make some delicious (and nutritious!) treats for your four-legged friend.

Taking a hike with your pup? Here are some trail etiquette tips to follow when out and about with your four-legged friend.