CHEAHA STATE PARK TO GO TO THE DOGS FOR A CAUSE
New Hiking Book and State Park to Team Up for Pet Adoptions
Cheaha State Park to Host “Wagging Tails and Happy Trails” Pet Adoption Party and Launch New State Hiking Guide
Cheaha State Park and outdoor recreational guide author Joe Cuhaj are teaming up to help the Clay County Animal Shelter find “furever” homes for their rescues and to raise money and awareness for the organization by hosting a book launch party for Cuhaj’s latest Falcon Guide, Best Dog Hikes Alabama, on Saturday, March 30th from 10am to 2pm at the park’s new Mike Bosarge Memorial Dog Park.
With the state’s tallest mountain as a backdrop, “Wagging Tails and Happy Trails” will be packed with activities and information for pet owners and potential adopters:
Pet Adoption by the Clay County Animal Shelter
“Best Dog Hikes Alabama” Book Launch & Signing with a portion of the proceeds benefitting
the Clay County Animal Shelter
A Chance for Potential Adopters to “Test Drive” their canine choice on a short hike
Presentation by an Area Trainer on Bringing a New Pet Home
Presentation on Getting Your Dog Ready for Hiking
Presentation by Area Vet on Essentials of Dog Care
Music
Snacks and Drinks
Admission to the party is the park gate admission fee: $5 adults, $2 children/seniors, Veterans and Active Military free.
“Wagging Tails and Happy Trails” was organized by Cuhaj and Cheaha State Park Superintendent, author, and dog lover Renee Simmons Raney to be not only a pet adoption, but to also connect humans and their best furry friends to trails in Alabama’s parks and forests and to encourage outdoor recreation as a vital, effective and fun part of wellness.
About the Book
“Best Dog Hikes Alabama” details the best dog friendly hiking trails in the Heart of Dixie. From mountain views to the coveted coast with full-color photos and maps, helpful tips, and tailored hike specs with information on leash requirements, trail surface, other trail users, as well as important advice about hiking with dogs and preparation before you hit the trail.
About the Author
Joe Cuhaj is an Alabama transplant, having grown up in northern New Jersey where his love of hiking and the outdoors began with the Appalachian Trail virtually in his backyard. He moved to the Alabama Gulf Coast almost 30-years ago and immediately fell in love with the remarkable biodiversity and outdoor recreational opportunities found in the state. He is the author of four editions of Hiking Alabama, Hiking through History Alabama, as well as Hiking the Gulf Coast.
