Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Part 3 - Visiting Missouri

We are such well traveled dogs - not only did we explore new parts of Arkansas - we also went exploring a park in Missouri too. It was called Eagle Rock Park and it has a huge rainbow trout farm there called Roaring Rivers. It was VERY busy as it was also the start of trout fishing season and there were people every few feet right along the rivers edge. Here are some of the holding tanks. We wondered if those poor fish got dizzy swimming in circles like that.














What is really cool is that the holding ponds are fed from water that comes from a spring right there in face of the cliff. It is like a hidden grotto and we saw some of the BIGGEST trout swimming right under it - easily 6-8 pounders. Mom thought it was funny cause I loved watching them. I don't know why that is funny - I do love my fish and was thinking they would make a very tasty dinner but Mom said I would need a permit to catch one.


We then followed one of the walks that went up to the top of the cliff above the spring. It was quite a climb and both Mom and Dad had to stop and rest but not us - we were like mountain goats. When we reached the top there is an overlook that lets you see all the hatchery. Come back tomorrow and see more of our adventure.













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25 comments:

  1. The Daily Pip April 23, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    You are very well traveled dogs! I love all those fish.
    Did they let you stick your paws in there and catch one? Probably not ...we dogs never get to have any fun!

    Ruby and Angel Pip

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  2. Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyApril 23, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    Phod says that looks like a great swimming park and he would so want to swim. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Milo and JetApril 23, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    That looks like a very exciting adventure to that trout farm it's a shame you weren't aloud to eat one. Milo & Jet

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  4. AnonymousApril 23, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    wow, a fishie-carousel, hope they like it. will you have fish fo lunch today? if, please eat a big piece for me too! have a great wednesday and enjoy your wonderful trip.

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  5. UnknownApril 23, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    Wow those fish swimming round and round makes us feel dizzy too. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  6. Golden Woofs! SUGARApril 23, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    WOW! It's beautiful. Oh Fishes ... what a FUN adventure. Golden Woofs

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  7. Sheltie TimesApril 23, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    What an amazing adventure.

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  8. UnknownApril 23, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    Wow! That hatchery is HUGE! I think I would have loved watching the fish with you. I love how tasty they can be...BOL.
    Happy Wednesday!
    Oz

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  9. stellaroselongApril 23, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    Mom was telling Dad all about your adventure last night and that beautiful cabin you are in...I finks hers wants to go there. Wif us.
    stella rose

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  10. AnonymousApril 23, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    WOW! That is so beautiful my friends. Daddy would have been lost in paradise as I try to jump in and go fishing... then again I've never seen fish that close - squeal! Great pictures! XOXO - Bacon

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  11. Frankie Furter and ErnieApril 23, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    oMD OMD that is WILD... those are HUGE HUGE HUGE trout. WE love trout...butt don't have any around HERE.
    We think fish watching is wonderful fun.
    THIS is a WONDERFUL Adventure. JUST PERFECT fur you two.. and not bad fur your peeps either.

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  12. BentleyApril 23, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    Wow, What a view from the top and you got to watch the fishes. To bad you did not get to have one for dinner.

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  13. Two French BulldogsApril 23, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    What a beautiful area. We are getting dizzy at the thought of those fishies
    Lily & Edward

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  14. DukeApril 23, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    Look how sparkling clear that water is! We would have wanted to eat a fishie too!

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch and Molly

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  15. RubyApril 23, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    Oh, that is soooo cool guys!!
    Now I would have just put my snooter in and grabbed one before anyone knew what happened!! Okay, that's just me....
    That's why Ma doesn't take me anywheres....hehehe
    I hopes you eventually gots some fish though
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  16. Bella Roxy & MacduiApril 23, 2014 at 4:39 PM

    We'd love to watch those fish, too. Did they have a shop to sell trout treats?

    XXXOOO Bella & Roxy

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  17. SaraApril 23, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    Cool stuff! I've never seen a place like that. Fascinating. Bet it smelled really fishy!

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  18. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥April 23, 2014 at 7:44 PM

    Another cool adventure - who knew there was such fun to be had in Missouri - that state is right next to ours - we need to go trout fishing one of these days too:)

    Woos - Phantom, Ciara, and Lightning

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  19. UnknownApril 23, 2014 at 9:06 PM

    You're so lucky and we love to hear about your adventure. This one is really cool and the fish looks really interesting!

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  20. The Adventures of the LLB GangApril 23, 2014 at 10:23 PM

    What a great big adventure you all are/did have!!!

    Smileys!
    Dory, Arty, Bilbo & Jakey

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  21. UnknownApril 24, 2014 at 1:46 AM

    That is very cool. Mom took a while to figure out what that picture of the round holding pen was - silly mom!
    Wally & Sammy

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  22. Ziggy StardustApril 24, 2014 at 2:19 AM

    Wow, you are really getting to see some really cool stuff! I am so excited for you. I haven't traveled much so far, but I hope I can some day. Have a blast!


    Loveys Sasha

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  23. UnknownApril 24, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    Another great adventure guys looks like a great place! Keep 'em coming! Love Dolly

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  24. HelenApril 24, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    That's quite an adventure. Nice that it is dog-friendly too.

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  25. Dougall-the-ScottieApril 25, 2014 at 1:47 AM

    They would SO have to be dizzy!

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