tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20863392309244654242024-03-19T01:48:45.489-06:00Boise Trail Dog Blogdedicated to preserving off leash access on Boise's Ridge to Rivers trailsmariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161286244652942493noreply@blogger.comBlogger505125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086339230924465424.post-21442664383927924252013-01-28T19:48:00.003-07:002013-01-28T19:48:38.743-07:00find us on facebook<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161286244652942493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086339230924465424.post-78497254095014260532010-10-07T21:46:00.000-06:002010-10-07T21:46:36.298-06:00passing along a message-<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Trail Rangers are seeing a trend toward more bags left along the trails - we were asked to pass this along:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Just finished a short hike and counted 5 bags of dog poop along the route, that had clearly been left there overnight. We are getting comments from trail users lately that are dismayed at the number of bags left along the trails. Please help us pass along the word - it is the dog owners responsibility to not only bag their pet's poop, but to take it to a trash can. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">i've noticed that same- along with an increase in general poop. the thing is that we're probably preaching to the choir here, but anything that can be done to spread the word would be appreciated-</span>mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161286244652942493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086339230924465424.post-23300563491739951602010-09-15T21:55:00.001-06:002010-09-16T06:52:24.973-06:00because every dog deserves a happy and healthy lifefrom<a href="http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2010/09/write-a-post-help-a-dog/#more-3898"> life with dogs</a><br />
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How often have you had a chance to have a 20 pound bag of dog food donated to a shelter simply for writing a blog post? It’s really that easy. Pedigree has upped the ante big time. And please spread this message: The food drive is not limited to pet blogs. Here is the full scoop:<br />
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• Each year, more than 4 million dogs end up in shelters and breed rescue organizations. Pedigree created The PEDIGREE Adoption Drive to help shine a spotlight on the plight of these homeless dogs.<br />
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• This year the PEDIGREE Adoption Drive is raising awareness for homeless dogs by donating a bowl of food to shelter dogs for everyone who becomes a “Fan” or “Likes” The PEDIGREE Adoption Drive on Facebook. So far more than 1 million bowls have been donated.<br />
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• Special for BlogPaws West: For each blog that posts about the PEDIGREE® Adoption Drive through September 19th, PEDIGREE® will donate a bag of their new Healthy Longevity Food for Dogs to shelters nationwide. It’s simple: Write a post, help a dog.<br />
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•Thursday, September 16 through Sunday, September 19, the Pedigree BlogPaws bloggers will host a Blog Hop, to help raise awareness for the “Write a post, help a dog” effort.<br />
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It is so easy to make a big difference. Please set aside a few moments to write a post. Include the bullet points above. Because this is not limited to pet bloggers, there is tremendous potential. Go to <a href="http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2010/09/blog-hop-special-edition-pedigrees-write-a-post-help-a-dog/#more-3937">Life With Dogs</a> on Thursday to leave a link to your post.mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161286244652942493noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086339230924465424.post-81894343292930158542010-08-17T22:02:00.000-06:002010-08-17T22:02:21.819-06:00summer lovin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm8dmfXMZcr6M2KNKkXRzYUN48nM1Ks5nSnYwPksRdSYABRXwT58iHaHkMhhWKBXNs3lsdJ7oPW6y86b0ALVyu_lFDydO1gcUVQ8WICiyKYZpUJW1pyaKcc4aDsrCDXY3hE3SIh9jtR1sY/s1600/8.17.10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm8dmfXMZcr6M2KNKkXRzYUN48nM1Ks5nSnYwPksRdSYABRXwT58iHaHkMhhWKBXNs3lsdJ7oPW6y86b0ALVyu_lFDydO1gcUVQ8WICiyKYZpUJW1pyaKcc4aDsrCDXY3hE3SIh9jtR1sY/s400/8.17.10.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">as in the trails could use some!</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> i've heard from other dog owners that (as usual this time of year) the military reserve trails could use some tlc- around the dog park and elsewhere. red fox isn't looking too good either ( i haven't has time for a clean up there recently), so i can only imagine that the other areas are showing the usual busy summer time nastiness. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">thanks to everyone who volunteers time to clean up opp, and if anyone has a chance to do some extra pick up it would be greatly appreciated-</span></div>mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161286244652942493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086339230924465424.post-77152682218494949112010-07-17T09:23:00.000-06:002010-07-17T09:23:03.254-06:00gorgeous morning!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Njd5NeDVt6w1kpRUlSoMOxoIBOref_84CSBE1u4GiqOfk9KQO8VesS3Sjz-wZqAUF9twr9FeeoaXmHM7FQrv7mK_1e832H0Tq3RD5b19O7hjkARUxKSCStieS63VOmGiw7OzLw4-XsCt/s1600/7.17.10.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Njd5NeDVt6w1kpRUlSoMOxoIBOref_84CSBE1u4GiqOfk9KQO8VesS3Sjz-wZqAUF9twr9FeeoaXmHM7FQrv7mK_1e832H0Tq3RD5b19O7hjkARUxKSCStieS63VOmGiw7OzLw4-XsCt/s400/7.17.10.1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The Boise Tour de Fat is back this year on Saturday, August 21 at Ann Morrison Park. The event is one of my favorites because of the unusual entertainment/ theme and good cold beer which in turn brings in a unique crowd. The event includes a themed bike parade through downtown Boise before the kegs are tapped in the park. The purpose of this event is to raise money for trails and outdoor opportunities for mountain bikers, hikers, walkers and runners in the Boise area. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The SW Idaho Mountain Bike Association (SWIMBA) event does not run itself, so we need volunteers to sell beer tokens and wrist bands. Shifts start at 9:00 am and run 3 hours each until 6:00 pm. Each volunteer gets a cool t-shirt and 2 beer tokens, to compliment their personal contribution to the community by helping put on this great bike festival for Boise. If you would like to volunteer please contact: Margie Rosenberg, the event coordinator and president of SWIMBA at mag83701@yahoo. com </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">the money raised biulds trails for all users and greatly supplements what ridge to rivers would be able to do on its own. plus, it's a great time!</span>mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161286244652942493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086339230924465424.post-38140914255216042512010-06-30T21:59:00.001-06:002010-06-30T22:00:18.484-06:00how lucky we are!<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">the ridge to rivers trails are such an wonderful resource. </span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">happy trails!</span></div>mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161286244652942493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086339230924465424.post-67818417354714203752010-06-21T22:40:00.000-06:002010-06-21T22:40:29.390-06:00bullfrogs!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">gorgeous morning</span>- <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">first time i've heard the bullfrogs this year. lots of orioles and a quail sitting right by the trail who didnt move as we walked by. </span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">great walk. strange conversation with 2 women with 3 dogs who asked me if we were on an on leash trail when they saw me leash up & get off to the side. they were gathering dogs when they asked, but when i said no they quit doing that. so i asked them not to let their dogs run up, explainin that mine play rough & will take people out at the knees running around. and i am not going to try to hold onto them if someone is not going to control their dog. one woman said something about not knowing why people didn't want the dogs to meet. you know what, it doesn't matter why. if someone asks, keep your dog away. it's pretty easy.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times;">why, oh why do i never remeber to say "it's off leash under control, so if someone asks for a dog not to approach them, the dog should be controlled"? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times;">in chicago now, be fun to see what's new when we get back out on friday. happy trails!</span></div>mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161286244652942493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086339230924465424.post-62413555845988548462010-06-17T21:49:00.000-06:002010-06-17T21:49:58.771-06:00slacker<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">i've been a big slacker on posting, but not on getting out. it's bizarrely green for this time of year due to all of the wet (tho the cheat is turning regardless)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">what a gorgeous morning! we've been out & it has been very nice, between those times we couldn't get out b/c it was too wet or there was traveling.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">the trails could be cleaner, but the users have been great lately. people keep their dogs with them without argument or question and are nice about it. i overheard a woman today telling her friend as she grabbed her dog's collar that she did that b/c she wasn't always sure how her dogs would react. i thanked her.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">it's not an uncommon situation- one i have with echo- but so easy to deal with if your dog is well trained enough to come when called & stay with you, and other dog owners respecvt that & keep their dogs with them. doesn't have to be a big deal, we all get off leash time, it's all good.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">anyway- here's hoping for things staying dry & a great weekend- happy trails!</span></div>mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161286244652942493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086339230924465424.post-29639686025211634282010-05-25T22:01:00.000-06:002010-05-25T22:01:03.040-06:00oh what a beautiful morning!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">it was frosty yesterday.....</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">trails getting busier in the mornings again, but everyone is really nice & polite. seeing more off leash dogs in the on leash area again. it seems to cycle.</span></div>mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161286244652942493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086339230924465424.post-90459813909191825572010-05-22T07:43:00.000-06:002010-05-22T07:43:17.590-06:00Hammer Flats<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wanted to share the information below on the situation with hang gliders and Hammer Flats. Hang gliders had been using the Crow Gliding area with land owner permission for 35 years and were locked out when the city purchased the land with levy money. At this point, everyone is locked out of the area, and the city is talking about turning management over to Fish & Game, who in turn said "if people are thinking in terms of additional recreational activities, they're probably going to be disappointed." More information below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our money purchased this land. Although I don't necessarily think that we need miles of trails or off leash access in every part of the foothills I strongly believe that purchasing land with public funds and taking away access, particularly for an activity that's being going on for 35 years without apparent detrimental effects, is very wrong. Especially when decisions are being made artbitrarily behind closed doors without public input.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please get involved as you see fit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Marianne</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Are we being hammered at Hammer Flats?</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Back in 2001 Boise voters passed a $10 million dollar open space serial levy to do five specific things. By statute, serial levies must do that which they say they will do. When we voted, our ballots stated that "approved levy funds will: Protect water quality; Preserve wildlife habitat; Provide increased recreational areas for walking, biking, and other outdoor activities; Limit overdevelopment and traffic; and Protect natural vegetation that prevents mudflows and washouts."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This spring, Boise spent the last $4 million dollars of our trust fund buying the 700 acre Hammer Flats property including the Crow Gliding Area just above the Crow Inn. Immediately and without any public meetings or input, the City announced that Hammer Flats would be managed by IDFG (Idaho Department of Fish and Game.) One IDFG manager was then quoted saying this about Hammer Flats "if people are thinking in terms of additional recreational opportunities, they're probably going to be disappointed." Some reports stated that no new trails and roads would be built. Other reports indicated that even existing roads and trails could be closed. One thing is for certain, our expectations and our open space is being spun by Boise City and the IDFG. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Fish and Game mission statement reads "All wildlife.. shall be preserved, protected, perpetuated, and managed. for. continued supplies of such wildlife for hunting, fishing and trapping." In other words, IDFG grows fish and animals so that they can be harvested. Nothing is said about managing people and outdoor activities. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What we don't know; Why are Boise hikers, runners, bicyclists, hang gliders, climbers, equestrians, dog owners, and other outdoor enthusiasts are being ignored by the City in favor of IDFG and their mission statement to grow and harvest animals? Why is Hammer Flats not being integrated into the Boise Park and Recreation system where its many uses including winter habitat can be balanced? Just who in Boise City is making the decisions to ignore the citizens, and the letter and intent of the serial levy? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What we know: The final half of our Boise open space trust fund is now being earmarked to benefit the IDFG. Private meetings are now being held between IDFG and Boise City. Outdoor user groups have not been contacted by Boise City, including those who have expressed a desire to utilize the open space at Hammer Flats. No public meetings have occurred. The first time "we the people" will have an opportunity to comment "on the deal" will be when the City Council votes on the matter after IDFG and Boise City finish their private meetings. IDFG has already locked the gates to our land and has posted their signs prior to any agreement. IDFG will use No Trespassing Laws to enforce "their" lands.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">John Kangas,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lifetime Boise Resident and Spokesperson - Idaho Hang Gliding Association </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>Crow Gliding Area Update for May 21st,2010</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Our team has been very busy this week. Today we sent Public Record Requests to both the City of Boise and Idaho Fish and Game regarding their closed door meetings. They should receive the requests on Monday, and under State law they will have 3 days to respond. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Also today, we had most of our story published online at the</span><a href="http://bit.ly/aEyBcV"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Boise Weekly</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Last week, we had an article published in the</span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/.%20http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/05/13/1190641/will-hammer-flat-stay-locked-up.html"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Idaho Statesman</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">, both in print and online. The day the Statesman article came out the paper ran an online poll. With 650 responses in just one day, twice as many readers felt that the property should remain open for recreation compared to those who felt the property should be locked up for deer only.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">All outdoor groups in Boise need to be made aware of these articles. We need to expand everyone's understanding of this emerging situation. Keep the letters and phone calls going in to our elected representatives. They work for us and not the other way around. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Thanks,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Blaine, Lisa, Patrick, Aaron, and John.</span>mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161286244652942493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086339230924465424.post-55723531095611410852010-05-19T21:35:00.000-06:002010-05-19T21:35:38.487-06:00wow! been a long time!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">one thing that dog owners should be aware of is the situation with hang gliders and the newly purchased hammer flats area. hang gliders have been using the property for 35 years through an agreement with previous land owners and are now locked out as the city determines the future use of the area. read about it <a href="http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/05/13/1190641/will-hammer-flat-stay-locked-up.html">here</a> .</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">most of the people i know did not vote for the serial levy to purchase land and have historical uses taken away. do i think that there should be a million miles of trails added? no. have the hang gliders co existed with wildlife in the area for the past 35 years? it seems that they have.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">most disturbing is that this seems to follow the same pattern as the off leash dog issue of arbitrarily making a decision without having any discussion with the affected user group to look for solutions.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">please get educated & get involved if it seems appropriate. the hang gliders are asking people to write to the mayor and council.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">we have been out on the trails, just been busy...... </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">in the meatime, the grass has gotten high</span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">i saw my first oriole of the season the other day, but he wouldn't give me a good photo opp, will have to keep trying.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161286244652942493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086339230924465424.post-64750918038052178312010-05-01T22:40:00.000-06:002010-05-01T22:40:05.617-06:00hull's gulch interpretive trail<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">nice hike this morning on the interpretive trail. i don't usually hike that one for several reasons- i've heard it can be snaky, there are boatloads of poison ivy by the creek, it's narrow & windy & i seem to run into a high pecentage of "dogs must run free" people on it. but since it was 8 am and kinda icky out i decided it would be worth a try.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">the owls were out on the way up. of course i didn't have the big camera, but i did the best i could.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">halle & echo had a great romp. i had to talk myself into getting out this morning, but i was so glad that i had once i was out- listening to the meadowlarks & the running water and watching the dogs sniff and run and totally be in the moment engaged with their environment always does its magic.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161286244652942493noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086339230924465424.post-37848735695619010272010-04-26T22:29:00.000-06:002010-04-26T22:29:49.343-06:00it's beautiful out there!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">i've been getting out in the mornings and loving it, just too busy to post. it's been just beautiful.....</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">happy trails!</span></div>mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161286244652942493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086339230924465424.post-33408851701205854782010-04-25T22:01:00.000-06:002010-04-25T22:01:26.412-06:00heads up!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">this was posted on the idaho outdoors group site</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Looks like the weather is warm enough for the rattlesnakes to show themselves after a cold winter. This is the earliest we've seen rattlesnakes in the Boise area.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">My hiking partner and I came across a 2 1/2 - 3 foot rattlesnake this afternoon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It was about 50 feet up the trail from the second bridge above the junction of trail 0 and trail 29 in very fine sandy soil along the trees.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">For those familiar with the trail, the first bridge above the 0/29 junction has the Coyote picture sign with a poem. The second bridge, on your way to the loop, has a sharp right hand turn after crossing over the water.</span>mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161286244652942493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086339230924465424.post-74970662933072546702010-04-22T20:42:00.000-06:002010-04-22T20:42:46.313-06:00lots of changes in a week!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">beautiful morning on the trails- so glad to be able to get out before work again!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">soon the bitterbrush will be filling the air with its wonderful scent</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">arrowleaf balsamroot starting to bloom- so scent that i know of, but they're beautiful!</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilD-SGIPp8xyrljZo6pufeB1DGqhEmvO8PLBmlC6l41XV79kpqDJCfxHUWwqJbnRpDKyZCMnVV5WLMwhrUUPOo-sZEWlXBmpWUdlSzUTE-f-P3ZUi3x4JJ-MWhC_3TkWVB0Pzt75OT2mXW/s1600/04-16-10-006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilD-SGIPp8xyrljZo6pufeB1DGqhEmvO8PLBmlC6l41XV79kpqDJCfxHUWwqJbnRpDKyZCMnVV5WLMwhrUUPOo-sZEWlXBmpWUdlSzUTE-f-P3ZUi3x4JJ-MWhC_3TkWVB0Pzt75OT2mXW/s640/04-16-10-006.jpg" width="512" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">happy trails!</span></div>mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161286244652942493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086339230924465424.post-19069717313956253102010-04-11T07:16:00.000-06:002010-04-11T07:16:56.757-06:00Dog owners wear out welcome at Roosevelt School<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><em>the following was sent by a Boise Trail DOG member who has been actively involved in promoting responsible dog ownership, and appropriate off leash use:</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">For decades neighbors of Roosevelt School in Boise’s East End have enjoyed a local spot to play Frisbee or a brief game of fetch with their dogs. During much of this time, light use and vigilance minimized conflicts. In the past year however, a large increase in the number of dogs with careless owners and one too many students stepping in poop resulted in a formal dog ban.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Last fall students and teachers tried some creative strategies to encourage responsible use. They put handmade signs up around the school asking dog owners to pick up after their pets, and even hung bag dispensers made out of recycled soda bottles on the fence in several places. Apparently, too many owners ignored this ‘second chance’ at redemption. A family living nearby continued to allow their dog to run loose without any supervision, and another owner simply refused to pick up after her dog when confronted by parents and neighbors. No doubt other individuals added to the problem.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Poop incidents were sometimes a daily occurrence, with students, teachers, parents and building custodians having their days ruined as a result of irresponsible dog owners. Over the past year, a group of around a dozen or more owners had begun gathering at the schoolyard every night to socialize with other neighbors and let their dogs play, treating the location as a de facto off-leash park. Some neighbors began to avoid the overcrowded yard, and many wondered how long it would take for some sort of official action.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Dogs with responsible owners are tolerated in many urban areas despite local ordinances against off-leash activity in neighborhoods, school grounds, and parks. The key seems to be exercising restraint (along with pets) and a zero tolerance for clueless behavior. Principals and teachers have a responsibility to protect the health and safety of students. They must also respond to parent complaints and concerns. Schoolyards are not dog parks; they never have been and never will be.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The irony here is that the Military Reserve OLA and controlled off-leash trails are a few blocks away. Clearly, closing the school playground will not have any impact on poop around the school grounds. That problem will no doubt worsen over time. Without video surveillance or frequent police patrols, clueless owners will still allow their dogs to deposit stinky land mines in the path of students. This is a sad lesson to dog owners: bad behavior of even a handful of dog owners tarnishes the image of all of us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Don’t take your local neighborhood resources for granted; proactive self-policing and cooperative strategies are key to maintaining good neighborhood relationships. It’s important to do the right thing, especially when you think no one is looking. Don’t wait until it’s too late for your neighborhood.</span>mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161286244652942493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086339230924465424.post-30081090691475357082010-04-07T23:06:00.000-06:002010-04-07T23:06:41.066-06:00busy busy<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">it's been crazy, but i have been making sure to get out, not matter how much there is to do, and it makes such a big mental health difference.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">the weather has been beautiful, the birds are back in force- lots of redwinged blackbirds, meadowlarks, the red tail hawks- and kinghfishers. i just love these guys! they fly off whenever i get in decent range with the small camera, but this shot isn't too bad.</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">happy trails! hope you're all enjoying the beautiful weather!</span></div>mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161286244652942493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086339230924465424.post-81993582089962752762010-04-03T21:10:00.000-06:002010-04-03T21:10:04.982-06:00snowy day<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoaZcTi6rBZrg16-84GramfilRzL-v6Fh7EHl-kfPH0bGdyMtq4NFN5hv4-QKiwUXNZg9hZvztu4txqmytjpVafk8Ff7jgg7An3YhFnw5N-5YSxu6JyjsPQblSRm9CIxyVh4Tn3f-g86eq/s1600-h/04-03-10-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoaZcTi6rBZrg16-84GramfilRzL-v6Fh7EHl-kfPH0bGdyMtq4NFN5hv4-QKiwUXNZg9hZvztu4txqmytjpVafk8Ff7jgg7An3YhFnw5N-5YSxu6JyjsPQblSRm9CIxyVh4Tn3f-g86eq/s640/04-03-10-001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">happy trails!</span></div>mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161286244652942493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086339230924465424.post-13431672958968497372010-03-29T21:59:00.000-06:002010-03-29T21:59:26.456-06:00letter to R2R<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>r2r received this email today and asked that i pass it on:</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I wish to advise you about the Highland Valley Trail #11. We were on it this weekend and there is so much dog crap alongside the trail on the ground, plus green bags thrown down into the ravine, we were shocked. We counted more than 10 bags thrown over the side and waste all along for a mile up past the Cobb Trail connection. Never have we seen that much thrown to the ground and bags just disregarded without concern. This is truly a big problem in Boise.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Could you please forward this to who it should get to?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I would like to recommend a trash receptacle at this trailhead as there is none at all. And PLEASE a sign that says pickup after your dog! There is none down here in SE Boise and we get our share for sure!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Thanks</span><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Arial;">i was also asked to mention that people need to be aware of where the off leash trails are. "on leash trail" signs have been disappearing, but trail designations haven't changed. R2R is replacing signs as quickly as they can, but in the meantime please continue to follow the rules.</span></em><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">thanks! and happy trails-</span>mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161286244652942493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086339230924465424.post-88529065733583977882010-03-29T10:07:00.002-06:002010-03-29T10:07:50.416-06:00Trail Designations Haven't Changed-<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">heads up to know where the on leash trails are. signs have been going missing, but the trail designations have not changed. ridge to rivers is replacing signs in as timely a manner as they can, please don't assume that because a sign is missing trail designation has changed.</span>mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161286244652942493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086339230924465424.post-45187045224555687102010-03-27T11:28:00.000-06:002010-03-27T11:28:20.583-06:00gorgeous morning!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">beautiful blue sky day</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">remains of the winter's rose hips against the blue sky</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">we started out all alone, meadowlarks singing all around, beautiful blue sky & solitude. ran into several groups coming out, all polite, friendly, dogs in control. great start to the day!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">happy trails!</span></div>mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161286244652942493noreply@blogger.com0