Outdoor Adventures at Mississippi River County Park | Rice MN

Hiked out, then headed to the split in the road and went right instead of left. (Left & left brings you to the main parking lot). Right heads towards the public water access with a slight right that leads to the parking lot for the floodplains. Huge trees around the parking lot lending the feeling of being deep within the woods. We headed down the path, instantly assaulted by the mosquitos as we took in the view (quite lovely!). Paused for a moment for pictures, then continued down the trail that transitioned into a mud path (thanks rain in the […]

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Before your dog jumps in the lake, here’s what you need to know!

Signs of hypothermia: shivering lethargy stiff muscles pale gums lack of coordination or stumbling fixed and dilated pupils low breathing & heart rates collapse57 After a cold swim: Dry your dog with towels and get him warmed up. If you’re not at the cabin, then crank up the heat in your car to a toasty level.  Once towel dried, burrito your dog in a cozy warm blanket.  Offer your dog a warm drink – milk or chicken broth are good options (similar to how we sip a hot cocoa when we’re chilled) If the shivering persists for 30-45 minutes after

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