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Dog Friendly Presque Isle State Park in Pennsylvania

8/3/2013

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In June, most of the Cascadian Nomads spent some time thousands of miles from Cascadia. We previously posted a few photos from our trip to Presque Isle State Park but here is the full story about our adventure.
Typist:Bethany
Presque Isle State Park is a beautiful, 3,200 acre peninsula with a rich history just outside of Erie, Pennsylvania. It has always been one of my grandfather's favorite places to visit so when we were on the East coast last month, Jason and I took the dogs there to explore. The unguarded beaches and all of the trails there are leashed-dog friendly. We only had time for a day trip to Presque Isle and since most of my childhood memories of the park are of the lovely, sandy beaches, we spent most of our time next to the crashing waves of Lake Erie. I wish we had made some more time to explore some of the winding forest trails and see some of the parks many ponds as well.

I guess being from Cascadia, I am always attracted to lighthouses. We stopped at both of Presque Isle's historic lighthouses, the first was the North Pier Light. I don't think the dogs cared much about the lighthouse, but I do think they enjoyed strolling the pier sniffing around a place that were built before Washington was even a state. It was overcast and breezy but the rain had finally let up so their were great smells and good fun to be had.
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A big dog on a big pier on a big lake
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Exploring the North Pier
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Why take the stairs?
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A strong wind blew off Lake Erie
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Wilhelm, Huxley and Brychwyn on the North Pier, Lake Erie, Presque Isle State Park
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North Pier Light, Presque Isle State Park, Erie, Pennsylvania
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The North Pier Light and the North Pier
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The small beach west of the North Pier
The beach next to the North Pier Light was too small and rocky for much more beach fun than a little bit of wave chasing so we moved on the the Presque Isle Lighthouse. The leashed dog friendly beach there went on and on. And, best of all, the sun came out. I guess it's just my opinion that the sunshine was the best part of the day. Wilhelm would probably say the best part of his day was the dead fish he dug up and rolled in while Jason and I tried to eat lunch. There were definitely a lot more dead fish on the shore of Lake Erie than we get at any beaches in Cascadia. At least it isn't likely that these dead fish are going to kill the dogs like Pacific salmon can. But certainly drinking the water can be dangerous so we didn't do much wading. There was plenty of (non-dead fish) digging and rolling though so (after Wilhelm was thoroughly grooming wiped) we had a very nice time.
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Huxley, professional beach bum
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Wind blown Wilhelm, Brychwyn & Huxley on the way to the Presque Isle Lighthouse
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Short legged dogs on a big beach
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Can we herd those waves?
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Presque Isle Lighthouse, Presque Isle State Park, Erie, Pennsylvania
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Three dogs and a hole in the sand
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A collies exclusive side digging technique
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Is there something on my nose?
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Cheering for the great hole digging team work
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'R' Blood on the Tracks Boys and Lake Erie
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We trotted briefly on the Sidewalk Trail, across the road from the Presque Isle Lighthouse exhibit. The dogs were definitely exited about the change of pace. I was glad to have them shake off some of the sand before getting back into the van to return to New York. There were "tick area" warning signs at the trail head and the flying bugs were also quite numerous along this trail. If you go do visit Presque Isle State Park (which I highly recommend) come prepared. Ticks, bugs, rain, wind or shine, this park is unique and special and I was so glad to make memories there with the dogs.
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Presque Isle State Park, Erie, Pennsylvania
6 Comments
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8/3/2013 08:05:57 am

Wow... that area is just beautiful. Fantastic photos!
I have always loved lighthouses, but at the same time they have always given me this strange eerie feeling that I cannot adequate describe with words. I don't know why, either. I've never even seen a lighthouse in person... only on tv, movies, pictures, etc.
The photo of the house with the lighthouse right behind it is so interesting. First, I kind of thought all lighthouses were on piers and second, it seems so... lonely, almost. There is nothing around it but the lighthouse. What is the house used for? I'm thinking it's not a residential house. There seems to be a sign in front of it.
The dogs look like they're having a great time exploring everything. And Wilhelm - ha! That's exactly what mine would do. Dig up something gross, the stinkier the better, and roll in it. A dead fish would be like the ultimate jackpot!

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Bethany
8/3/2013 10:13:34 am

The Presque Isle Lighthouse is still maintained by the coast guard and the house is a park residence. There was an exhibit with signs about the lighthouse history (which is pictured here: http://www.cascadiannomads.com/1/post/2013/06/black-white-sunday-at-presque-isle-state-park.html ) but also "private residence" signs and a fence. It's funny you should say lighthouses seem lonely to you because one of the most memorable parts of the lighthouse exhibit was a journal excerpt from the first lighthouse keeper at Presque Isle expressing how very alone and isolated he felt!

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Taryn link
8/3/2013 01:01:04 pm

Looks like a great place to explore! Well, minus any ticks!

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Bethany
8/3/2013 05:17:26 pm

I think that picture was as far as I let them stray from that sidewalk on the trail and, thankfully, no ticks were picked up that day! But it was so pretty there, letting icky bugs stop us from exploring would have been a crime.

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Ann Staub link
8/3/2013 01:40:22 pm

Looks beautiful there and great photos as usual. I went to Pennsylvania once when I was in middle school. I don't remember what part, but I know that there weren't any beaches there. It's the only time I have ever visited the East coast.

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Bethany
8/3/2013 05:21:32 pm

The stretch of Pennsylvania Lake Erie shoreline is quite small and Presque Isle is almost right in the middle. I'd actually like to explore some more of Pennsylvania but I love this part so much it's hard not to keep going back!

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