Top 5 Doggy Destinations places to play with your pet Written by Adele Witt
Looking for an adventure for you and your dogs? Tired of “No Dogs Allowed” signs? This guide has alluring nature spots that welcome dogs of all sizes and personalities. Barton Springs Greenbelt This trail looks so picturesque and green that it won’t even feel like Earth. About seven miles of space, it has lots of trees and natural bodies of water. If your dog prefers to stay dry, then the trails offer lots of smells to entertain it. If your pet likes water, ponds and waterfalls dot the greenbelt at different intervals. The natural beauty of this area will take your breath away. Make sure to bring water, as no water fountains have availability on the trails. However, depending on the rain, your dog can most likely find water on the trail for itself but bring extra water just in case. You can find bathrooms located on spyglass trailhead. Many different trails run through the greenbelt, so make sure you know where to go.Go to http://bartoncreekhome.com to find a map of the trail you want to hike. All dogs must have a leash. Barton Springs, the icon of Austin
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Barton Springs Greenebelt (one of the few geen spots in Austin)
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Barton Springs Spillway Barton Springs, an icon to most Austinites, connects to the Barton Springs Spillway. You will find the water of the spillway refreshingly cool and clear. And the entrance fee? None! You will see tons of dogs here! Dogs don’t need a leash, but everyone must keep track of their dog at all times. Though this spillways hosts tons of dogs, families come here for entertainment, so all dogs brought to the spillway must be people and animal friendly. Water fountains surround the park, but you should definitely bring a water bottle because of the Austin weather, and you don’t want the heat to get to you! The spillway spills into Lady Bird Lake. The area between Barton Springs and the Spillway can have heavy canoe and kayak traffic, so watch out. However, the upper part of the spillway will always stay traffic free for human and dog use. The Austin Chronicle gave it a Best of Austin Award in 2012 ,(The Best Swimming Hole). If your dog loves water, then you and your dog will have fun here!