Sara

Ann is a fantastic trainer as she not only helps you work through any obstacles but also holds you accountable for doing your training homework.

Located right off of Bridge Street, the sculpture park offers a very easy walk with beautiful sculptures and art. The trail is more overgrown than the pictures on this site. Walking the trail and watching the evening light of the water so very peaceful.

We were lucky enough to come on a Saturday when they had heritage displays of Native American dances and culture along with Native American vendor tents set up to sell their products.
It was fascinating to walk through the monument and understand what it would have been like to live there. There was a gentleman inside the merchant quarters who worked for the park as he was there answering questions and giving tidbits of history.
The Park Rangers were extremely nice and made sure that we checked off all of our items for our B.A.R.K. badge. It should be noted that you do have to go inside the welcome center to prove that you’ve done your B.A.R.K. badge items and to get the badge for your dog and dogs are not allowed inside the welcome center. So plan on bringing another human with you to help.

Free admission and dogs are allowed everywhere, including the old Erie house!!
The staff here were very friendly and excited to see a dog they even offered her treats. We were allowed to go inside the visitor center and look at the different models of boats and canal system. We also were allowed to go inside and upstairs in The Erie house. At both buildings, we were greeted excitedly, told where the dog bowls of water were and asked if they could give her treats.
This is a very simple walk from the welcome area through the old canal system, and up to the preserved Erie House. I want exactly suggest doing it on a day with 90+ degrees but today it was quite pleasant.
We were even offered a ride in a golf cart back to the welcome center.
This place is a hidden jam and I think should get more attention than it does.

The Phoenix mine tour is located near Idaho Springs up a gravel road. Parking can be a little tight but the staff they are very happy to see my dog. And the best part is that dogs are able to attend the tour for free, you do have to sign a waiver.
It should be noted that chipmunks run all over this area because they have been socialized enough to accept food out of people’s hands. This was a great test for my Aussie’s training “on leave it”.
The tour guides here were very friendly and welcoming. The tour itself took roughly 30 minutes as they explained the history of the mine and yes, your dog was inside the mine with you. There is one part of the tour with the light get turned off, so everyone can understand just how dark the mine got. It’s always a good rule of thumb to keep your dog at heel position during the entire tour.
The tour guides are more than happy to let you take pictures and videos.
Afterwards, depending on what kind of ticket you bought, you can then go panning for gold in a nearby stream. My dog used the opportunity to wade in the water.