Found it

@sallypup (68769)
Centralia, Washington
April 7, 2026 6:42pm CST
I found the state park that I was looking for today. It's about 16 miles down a country highway from the freeway. Imagine loud impatient pickups behind you and a logging truck or two and you will get the picture. Perfect day for a walk beside a river- river steeply down beside us to the left. Walking buddy is worth every penny I pay her. She kept hold of delighted Moxe. I bet her arm is tired now. Horses are allowed on certain trails. We saw a lady and her daughter by a horse trailer. There were two lovely horses tied to the trailer. I kept nosy Rufus busy so he didn't notice the big guys. Summer weather again today. We stopped at a local fast food place on the way home. Buddy ordered what turned out to be a huge vanilla ice cream cone. I shared a couple of corn dogs with the pups. I challenged myself. I have been dreading the weed trimmer. It is a long monster.. I rested a bit then took it out to the front fence and mowed down the huge purple weed mess there. Of course that left a thick layer of herbal junk on the sidewalk so I swept that up and bagged it. It will go into one of the growing boxes for mulch. Can anybody say tired boys and girls? I hope you can see the photo.
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@LindaOHio (219137)
• United States
8 Apr
I'm glad you went to the park. You conquered the weed trimmer. Good girl!
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@sallypup (68769)
• Centralia, Washington
8 Apr
Thanks @LindaOhio. The weeder is so long. I've never been comfortable with power tools.
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@LindaOHio (219137)
• United States
9 Apr
@sallypup You're very welcome.
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@noni1959 (12920)
• United States
8 Apr
Did you go to Lewis and Clark State Park? It has an equestrian area to camp and a lot of horse trails. Rainbow Falls? There are a few more not too far. All are so beautiful.
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@sallypup (68769)
• Centralia, Washington
8 Apr
@noni1959 Rainbow Falls. It's a lovely drive to the park, too.
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@noni1959 (12920)
• United States
8 Apr
@sallypup It definitely is. I was contacted asking to host but I had to say no.
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@AmbiePam (117774)
• United States
8 Apr
You certainly had quite a worthwhile day! I wish you lived here, Lenore. Martin Nature Park is a beautiful area to visit. In school, we’d go a couple of times a year, and everyone looked forward to it.
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@snowy22315 (206227)
• United States
8 Apr
I bet it is a good tired.
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@sallypup (68769)
• Centralia, Washington
8 Apr
@snowy22315 Thanks. Very much. I was starting to get a complex about the dumb Weeder. I just need to keep using it and getting the feel of it.
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@DianneN (253864)
• United States
8 Apr
Tired! You have more energy than I have right now. Your part would motivate me.
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8 Apr
I'm tired. I can see the photo Moxe and Rufus have a great time? Ice cream cone and corn dogs I would have been on my element And i could have got to know Rufus Sure wish we lived nearer each other
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@sallypup (68769)
• Centralia, Washington
8 Apr
@Ineeddentures Both dogs appeared to have a good time. Hubby still talks about going to Scotland. Not sure how but his spirit is all there with the idea.
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8 Apr
@sallypup It's all about spirit. Nessie will be visible.soon
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@GardenGerty (168581)
• United States
8 Apr
Love the photo. I just ran and ran errands.
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@DaddyEvil (172260)
• United States
8 Apr
I'm sure the puppies loved the day out just as much as the humans did! Lovely photo, btw.
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@wolfgirl569 (133108)
• Marion, Ohio
8 Apr
Glad you found it
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@JudyEv (377953)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Apr
I love your photo - and you're doing so well being so active. I hope you don't overdo it.
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@sallypup (68769)
• Centralia, Washington
8 Apr
Thanks @JudyEv It's barely gardening season. I think rainy days are coming back so that will make me quit mowing.
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@MarieCoyle (57314)
8 Apr
It really does sound like a great day. So glad you found it!
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