A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
I love traveling the winding dirt roads through the Ozark hills where homesteads, farms, and woodlands passed down through the generations form the landscape for my Waterside Kennels series. When I can't get out to explore on my own, I find inspiration in the tales and photos of people like Jim Warnock, author, photographer, and avid …
Continue reading The Beautiful Ozarks
In addition to featuring dog-related fiction and information, I also showcase writers, photographers, and bloggers who live and work in the Ozarks. I find it's a great way to introduce readers to the beauty of this place I call home, and readers tell me they enjoy learning more about the Ozarks region. As I'm working on Dangerous Deeds, the …
Continue reading Advice From Hiker-Dog’s Trail Partner
April 3rd has been named Save the Ozarks Day by the city of Eureka Springs in honor of all those who worked together to preserve the beauty of our region and stop the wanton destruction of our way of life. From Doug Stowe, Vice President, Save the Ozarks: We are coming up on the second anniversary …
Continue reading Celebrate Life, Land, and Beauty
Here's a happy update on a story I first shared back in June about Hiker, the dog found on the Ozarks Highlands Trail. Although little more than skin and bones when her path first crossed with Jim Warnock, she had an amazing heart and followed Jim and his hiking partner for 40 miles through some seriously …
Continue reading Make a difference, one dog at a time
The Ozark Highlands Trail is not for the faint of heart. It's 218 miles of trails crossing 165 miles of rugged terrain, with a good bit of it in the Ozark National Forest. Here's the description from the Ozark Highlands Trail Association: The trail passes through some of the most remote and scenic portions of …
Continue reading A Different Kind of Dog Story