Thursday, June 4, 2015

A Bark Rangers Work Is Never Done

Phew - I have added yet another park to MY ever growing list of places under the care of MY protective paw. Today we went to check out the the Dutton Island Preserve now renamed the Dutton Island Cowspotdog Preserve :)  Mom actually stumbled on this place by accident as it doesn't show up on Google Maps as a park but while browsing the Florida Parks web page she came across a list of 'preserves'. We are not sure what the difference is between a 'park' and a 'preserve' is as this place has camping, fishing, picnic facilities and LOTS of walking trails and areas where you can take your canoe and paddle through all the water ways. It sure seems like a park to us :) Not only are there lots of walking trails to follow there are cool boardwalks and Mom's most favorite thing - BRIDGES. And check our what else we found - these are native wild iris's and they were growing in patches all over the preserve - aren't they just so pretty.



28 comments:

  1. That's another great place to sniff around. You're going to be VERY busy......

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  2. YAY, another great park fur you!
    I bet yous really glad you moved now, so many pawtastic places fur walkies
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  3. Yea, what is the difference between a park and a preserve?

    This looks like a wonderful place to explore!

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  4. Wow! Another great place! Bet they are glad you've arrived to take control of the Bark Ranger duties. You are going to be SO BUSY!!

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  5. Another great spot for walkies! It would be a nice place to take a little canoe trip too.

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  6. We have those wild irises growing all along the banks of my little lake here in my neighborhood. They are so pretty...Ma just loves seeing them. They brighten up the lakeshore and when the lake overflows (during rainy season) they just keep on growing. Hardy and beautiful! So glad you are finding such great new places to visit!
    Oz

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  7. Your another park is a great place, I love that wild iris flowers... do they have a scent too?
    easy rider

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  8. You two find the greatest places to walk your momma each day!!!
    stella rose

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  9. How beautiful my friends!! Ya'll find the prettiest places to visit for sure! XOXO - Bacon

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  10. What a beautiful place! Did you see any alligators?

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  11. IDK, that sort of looks like gator country. Are they preserving the gators? Stay alert!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy& Stanley

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  12. What a pawesome Bark Ranger you are, Reilly!! You are ding a great job of collecting parks to protect!!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  13. Looks like another good place to leave some pee mail.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  14. You certainly do find the most beautiful spots, Reilly!

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch and Molly

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  15. Bravo fur your DAD ... THIS is a grrrrreat place... BEAUTIFUL.

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  16. Whoa there are lots of fishies in there
    Lily & Edward

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  17. Wow you are so lucky to keep finding all those parks to be in charge of. It is a hard job but you are the pawfect pals to do it.


    Loveys Sasha

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  19. I love the walkway out to the water. You certainly have some beautiful parks to barkervise!

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  20. That is one very long impressive bridge. Denny doesn't look he is too sure about it, though. Another great find for some fun walks.

    Woos - Ciara and Lightning

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  21. You gots so many great places to go visit your gonna lose track of them.......did ya see any alligators?

    The Mad Scots

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  22. Beautiful! Not sure if I am correct, but I think so. The difference between a park and "preserve" is that a park could eventually be built on. "Preserves" are "protected".....they are zoned that they can never be built on for commercial purposes. The actual verb means "maintain (something) in its original or existing state.".....so it can never be tainted by human hands :) Parks can be closed and built on.

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  23. You're findin all kindsa cool places!

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  25. I think it is awesome you get to explore so many parks! Heather and Mr. K would love to join you. Much love, The Scottie Mom.

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  26. We have forest preserves here. I think its a preserve because its left to grow naturally with wildlife, not landscaped like a park. Enjoy! Love Dolly

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