About us
For dog lovers who are ready to go "BEYOND THE SIDEWALK" with our best friends. Our main goal is to actually spend quality time with our pups doing fun things, instead of just hurrying through the daily grind of walking around the neighborhood.
You don't need to own a dog, but you'll have to tolerate ours. We stop often to water the dogs, take pictures, and play in creeks/rivers/lakes.
Usually, we have 2-3 events/week, year round.
When it's cold, we hike. Usually, we hike 6-15 miles/week in cool weather.
When it's hot, we kayak. Some easy lake paddles, some 10 mile river trips.
When it's nice weather, we camp. Campouts will include kayaking/hiking.
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In 2025, after 12 yrs of free membership, we have found it necessary to establish a $15/year membership fee. There is a 60 day free trial, but after that you will need to pay the dues to attend/participate in our events.
YOU MUST BE A MEMBER TO ATTEND EVENT. You'll need to answer our membership questions, pay the dues (after 60 day trial), RSVP like other members do, and abide by our rules if you want to hang out with us.
Leave the negative talk about family or politics at home, just bring a sense of humor and enjoy the day.
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IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A POWER HIKING/PADDLING GROUP, THIS IS NOT IT!
The pace of our hikes/paddles is more relaxed, and our groups are smaller. We take our "goof off" time seriously, especially if there's a puddle, creek, lake or river around. If you're in a hurry to burn up the trail, you won't like our group.
You do have to be reasonably fit for most of our hikes, which average 3-6 miles long.
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WE HAVE RULES & WE ENFORCE THEM! BE SURE TO READ THEM. It's no fun having to correct people on the trail. Please just read them.
Keeps our dogs and people safe and happy. By joining our group, you acknowledge that you have read these rules and agree to abide by them. You obviously hike at your own risk and are responsible for your own safety and your dog's safety.
If you don't like these rules...or think they don't apply to you...you should not join our group!
NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES, 6' max
NO INTACT MALE DOGS....THIS IS NOT OPEN FOR DISCUSSION.
KEEP YOUR SHOTS UP TO DATE. We do not check this.
Please use tick preventative on your dogs, for their safety. Trails are often wooded.
Bring water for your dog....this is important, even if you don't think so.
Stay to the right on the trail, just like driving a car. We don't own the trails.
Arrive a bit early and be ready to go, we hit the trail/launch at the scheduled time.
Please leave the political or negative talk at home, no one wants to hear it.
PACE OF HIKE is set by event hosts. New members, do not take over and lead the pack.
If your dog is mean or aggressive, you will be asked to leave.
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REQUIRED FOR MEMBERSHIP:
• A picture that clearly shows either you or your dog...prefer one of your dog!
• A real name for you and your dog
• Your dog's name, breed and age.
IF YOU DO NOT SUPPLY THESE THINGS, YOUR MEMBERSHIP WILL BE DENIED.
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Upcoming events
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Simpson Lake Full Moon Paddle
Simpson Lake in Valley Park at the beach entrance., 1234 Marshall Rd, Valley Park, MO, USHOSTED BY STL COUNTY. CALL 314-615-8822 TO REGISTER. There is also a link below, but calling is easiest way.
You can bring your own kayak or rent a canoe from them.Good for beginners, dogs and "greenies". There are only a few of these each year, and some get rained out. Registration fee is non-refundable.
WE'RE MEETING AT THE BEACH THIS TIME.
BE SURE YOUR DOGS ARE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES WHEN ON LAND, UNTIL THEY GET IN THE KAYAK .THE COST IS $10 TO BRING YOUR OWN BOAT. You can also rent a canoe, but you have to reserve in advance. This includes hot dogs and marshmallows afterwards. If you rent a canoe, they have 2 time slots: 7-8:30 and 8:30 to 10:00.
Moon usually comes out around 9:00, but it does change each month.
Rental doesn't exactly coordinate with our BYOBoat people. We usually launch around 7:00 and stay out until 9:00 or 9:30 with our own boats.YOU SHOULD REGISTER, EVEN YOU HAVE YOUR OWN BOAT.
The fee helps supplement the County's cost and helps keep these events happening. Everyone is responsible for their own registration. Your RSVP here does not get you registered.
Here is the link:
Catalog - Saint Louis County Parks and RecreationA fun evening of just doing mostly nothing, sitting out on the lake waiting for the full moon to come up. You can pretty much do whatever you want. We will go around the lake (about 1 mile) probably. Some of us will go up the creek (2 miles), some just stay in the lake. You won't have time for the creek if you rent.
- Meet at the beach, not boat launch ramp.
- Bring headlamp or lantern....you'll be deflating after dark.
- Bring bug spray. Bugs aren't bad on the lake, but they are when you're packing up to go home.
- Dogs must be on leash when on land!
Please pay the $10, even if you have your own kayak, so they will keep doing these. Last year, they let us pay on site, but then they can't plan for food....so please don't eat the hotdogs if you don't register in advance. Thanks
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