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Dog Days of Summer (Woof) LbNA #55139

Owner:Adoptable
Plant date:Aug 16, 2010
Location:
City:Princeton
County:Worcester
State:Massachusetts
Boxes:1
Planted by:lookin4moose
Found by: Nairon
Last found:Aug 4, 2016
Status:FFFF
Last edited:Aug 16, 2010
Welcome to the Dog Days of summer. They were originally named for the Dog star Sirius rising about the same time as the sun. The astronomical connection no longer exists, and Sirius is a radio network, but the 40 or so Dog Days are still getting our Dander up as we sweat our way through the middle of summer.

And now we Paws for the weather forecast...
As we Sniff out this afternoon’s Tail, thunderstorms are looming, and they could be slightly Terrierizing. Occasionally, some of these storms will have more Bark than Bite producing sudden cloudbursts. While it’s Raining cats and Dogs, be careful not to step in any Poodles. Don’t forget to Fetch your umbrella while this cold front from Labrador arrives. Warm humid Airedale, continues to Hound us and temperatures could reach the mid 90's before the day Fleas. Of course, until we get some cool, damp weather, our lawns will be as Golden as those in Chihuahua. Tomorrow, we can begin to Tick off the hours until the weekend when sunshine gets a new Leash on life. As Fur as Sunday is concerned, it will be partly cloudy but don’t be melanCollie. Early next week, expect the Samoyed story of hazy, hot and humid weather, along with more thunderstorms that may become a little Ruff. The Pointer on the thermometer will hover around 85 but if you think its going to start drying out, you’re Barking up the wrong tree. Make no Bones about it: the Dog Days of summer will continue to Bite us on the you know what. While you wait for that cooler weather to arrive, why not Sit on the porch and enjoy a Beagle or two and a huge Pug of iced-coffee.

Make your way to the Leominster State Forest on Rte. 31S from Rte. 2. Pass the park office on your right. All year except during the summer: continue along past the main gate on your left. Turn left into the 2nd parking lot at the Entering Princeton sign (Crow Hill Pond picnic area). Park near the map and Go for a Walk across the causeway and look for the sign marked "Wolf Rock Trail." Just past the sign, straight ahead, the trail bends to the left. Follow trail around the bend, watching for yellow blazes on trees. At the second yellow blaze, on the lake side of the trail, there is a large overhanging rock. The letterbox is below that underhang covered by some stones. You'll be Wagging your tail and Barking up a storm when you find your Treat. Get the kids to Heel as the path to the rock could be slippery.
From the beginning of June to mid September, use the main entrance and do Walkies past the swimming area following the trail to the causeway and follow the above directions. Fee area in Summer.