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Beacon Rock, on the Washington side of the Gorge (Columbia Gorge), was our fun destination with Mr. N this week. We met in Washougal and had a quick romp in a nearby dog park (I even found 2 balls!) before setting out for our destination.
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Beacon Rock, the core of an ancient volcano, is only around 850 feet high, but with over 50 switchbacks, it’s about a mile to the summit. 
Mom put my cooling coat on and off we went…up and up and up. My head was spinnin’ with all the back and forthing on all those switchbacks. But, I was a smilin’ pup when we reached the top!
At the summit
We could see Bonneville Dam to the east and watched people fishing on the river. It was so serene a chipmunk and a Steller’s Jay decided to join us for a bit. I didn’t even have the desire to chase that chipmunk! I guess it didn’t look enough like a squirrel. 😀
We stopped for a few photo ops on the way back down.
and Mom made a little video of some of the seeniks we saw on the trip up and back
Mom is off to San Francisco to take care of the Popstar while her parents have a few togetherness days. She’ll be back in about a week knowing I’ll be a bit crazy…..
The (mis)Adventures of Sage 
That’s a great place! My mom would like to sit there for hours to enjoy the peace and the silence.
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What a beautiful beautiful area Sage 🙂 and you and Mr N look fab! I bet the sniffs were wonderful and carried through the fresh air right into your noses 🙂 hugs and loves Fozziemum xxx
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You have the best walks Sage– thanks MOM!!!
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Gorgeous place for a hike, Sage! And you and Mr. N look so cute together. What fun you must have had.
Have a terrierific weekend,
Oz
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My mom would be panting with every step! HeidiHo
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Hi Sage… looks like a brilliant place for a hike… wish I could have joined you, however we have been hiking the Mt. Blanc last week and that was fun and exhausting as well. Were you as tired when reaching the top ? I was so knackered – you have no idea 🙂
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I got a picture of Mr. N running away from Sage with the ball in his mouth. I’m posting it next week.
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Haha! Looking forward to it.
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Geez! You can’t just toss a chipmunk into the middle of a slideshow without telling me. I almost killed the monitor trying to get at it! Anyway, super cool looking place to go hiking!
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That sure is a big rock Sage!
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Woah, you really do live in a fantastically beautiful place, Sage! What an amazing challenge, climbing all the way up to the top of that giant rock, eek!
The Pigs xx
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Despite all the switchbacks, that must have been a very fun day for you and Mr. N. YOu both pose so nicely for your photos. Wish we could join you. We know you will miss your Mom but we bet she has a great time with Popstar.
Woos – Phantom, Ciara, and Lightning
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What a beautiful area! Thanks for sharing the video, it was wonderful! Sage you look like you had a good day! Mom will be home sooner than you realize.
Marty
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What a great place to explore!
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Love the fantastic photo of your dogs at the summit!
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What a super place and Mom is home today with a full treat bag WoooHoooooo xxoxxxx
Mollie and Alfie
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Sage, that was a most bootious hike! What seeniks! Yuppers, I say save up all your energies fur when the mom gets back so she takes you on anudder pawsome hike!
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That looks like such a cool place to hike! You and Mr. N sure go on some great adventures, Sage!
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The picture of you above the video sweet Sage is gorgeous. That is a beautiful place and we enjoyed the video. You saw lots of natures beauty…even saw some cute critters. Thanks for sharing! Hugs and nose kisses
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