Prepare yourself folks, this twelfth edition of POM Friday is going to be photo heavy today.
I’ve been meaning to check out Fremont Older Open Space Preserve for a while, and finally I decided to drive there with Alfie earlier this week. If I was more technical savvy, I’d insert the Instagram video I took of Alfie on the hike, with some beauty views. But you can see that on my instagram feed :)
We only went for a quick jaunt which was a 3km round trip, but I’d love to come back on a weekend with my husband and Alfie again as there were many trails to explore. I just didn’t want to get lost. Trust me, it happens.
Side note if you do take your dogs, note that they do not have garbage cans on site. Of course Alfie decided to take the biggest stinker of his life moments before we got on the trail and stupid me bagged it up AND PUT IT IN MY CAR. You know darn well on the drive home all windows and sunroof was cranked open. Next time it’s sitting beside my car until we were ready to leave.
I brought my bright green nerd pack and tossed in a granola bar, water, and dog bags — then Alfie and I were on our way up the (somewhat) steep trail until we got to Hunters Point. It wasn’t too far from the public parking, and you can choose various lengths of trails, as there were a lot of forks-in-the-road. I love how diverse these trails were, Alfie had a field day barking and saying hello to all the mountain bikers, we walked past a couple of other dogs and their owners and some seasoned hikers with their hiking poles. I’m fairly certain this was a horse riding trail too, so many hoof marks and droppings. Ha!
Now I’ll let the photos do the rest of the talking. Enjoy your weekend!
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So much cuteness! I’ll have to bring Fresca to check that out sometime. :)
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As I look out my window at all the snow I can’t help but be so jealous of you and Alfie walking in the nice fresh air… What i would give right now to so be there, too! Looks like a wonderful place to go for a nice hike!
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Nothing’s better than a good hike with an adorable dog <3
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This is a park that I have wanted to visit for a million years – I even used to live in Fremont and didn’t get to it! I am going to make it my mission to drag my hubby there!
@Andi: This must be a big preserve area, because when I was punching it into my maps, it gave me two ways to get there, through Cupertino, or in Saratoga. It must go all the way to Fremont too.
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Alfie is so adorable. This looks like a really beautiful spot! I love that you are getting out and exploring, I need to do more of that.
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Beautiful! It looks like you (both!) had a great time :)
What a fun hike. And, your doggie is adorable. I love going for hikes in our surrounding natural areas. Brings me back to being human.
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What a cutie! I would love to borrow him for a hike!
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What a lovely spot. Looks like you two had fun.
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No!! What a surprise when you opened your car door! I really wish there were more garbage cans in those scenic places!
That view is simply breathtaking!
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@Connie: Isn’t it? I can’t wait to go back. I should make it my weekly go-to spot.
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This looks like so much fun! We are relocating to California this summer and I can’t wait to take my golden pup on adventures! These pictures are so dreamy! Thanks for sharing!
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Definitely not the best idea to keep the doggy bag in the car while its sunny / warm outside! Haha, such a cute dog!
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Such a cute dog. Looks like a great walk.
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Looks like a very beautiful preserve and wouldn’t mind having such glorious weather here in the UK.
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wow.now this is definatly something i’d love to do.
I love Pom Friday :) I haven’t checked out this open space yet, but the views look incredible! You are always finding the best spots in the bay!
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Alfie is so adorable, what a gorgeous little pom you have. That landscape looks amazing in your pictures. What a fabulous place to go for a hike, there’s nothing better than being in the great outdoors with those you love, especially when they’re as beautiful as that place is!
What a gorgeous spot! It’s so much fun taking your dog on a long walk when it’s nice outside. I have a 50 pound mutt who LOVES getting out and walking around–though she’s not so great on a leash! Alfie looks like he had a blast! :)
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Oh no…I thought you were going to say that you took the stinker along with you while you hiked, but leaving it in your car…oh wow – yes, a recipe for disaster. Great photos, it looks like you and Alfie had a great time. Such a pretty dog!
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The place is so nice. Oh I can just imagine your car!! LOL. I’d love to try hiking but maybe when the kids are older and less of a headache, I’d brave the mountains and climb them all up. Right now, I’m content with seeing all pictures from lifestyle and travel bloggers like you.
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What a beautiful place to hike and looks like you had amazing weather!!! I love hiking trails like this it’s always so peaceful and quite. I can’t even imagine the pain your nose was in on the way home that tis awful!
I love Pom Friday and I love Alfie! Your stinker story was so funny. It reminded me of a time when my girlfriend and I went fishing and didn’t get back until 3 am. We were too tired to unload the car, but forgot we had a bucket of bait (shrimp) in there. Phew!
What a great photo essay! Taking day walks are one of my favorite things to do around my home, in new cities and around the world! Your dog is SUPER cute too… :D
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Aw! I want an adorable pup to go hike with!
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What a cute idea for a post series! And your dog is seriously ADORABLE.
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What beautiful photos!! I love your pup! So sweet!
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O.m.g you have a pom!!!!!! I had a doggy for years and years. Traveled everywhere with my dog and she was a pom named Flufficans :) POM’s are the best dogs ever!!! I miss my doggy after looking at your photos! Looks like you two had a pretty fabulous hike :)
@courtney: I couldn’t help but giggle a little at the name of your old Pom! Such an adorable name, haha!
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Those photos are so nice! I would love to enjoy the fresh air on a beautiful day like this. Bonus points for bringing your dog. I had a pom growing up, and he was the sweetest thing! I now have a Chow which is much larger but still oh so fluffy! Love that green backpack, very vibrant!
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@Krystal: Chows are also adorable (at least I think so haha)! My neighbours parents breed them. I don’t think I’ve seen one in person though.
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Wow what beautiful photos! you and your pom are just so precious! You guys are such fun travel buddies! I would love to experience that fresh Californian air. I’m from NYC and there really aren’t many places like that with wide open space and fresh air, especially in the Winter! Thanks for sharing.
Your dog is so cute! And I FEEL AWFUL FOR YOU AND YOUR CAR hehe.
@Emily Augustine: The. Worst.
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What a great day you guys had, the views are beautiful!
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Your dog looks well loved!
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@Tami @ This Mom’s Delight: Aw thank you! He is very spoiled and loved :)
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The alf-monster! Good to see you having adventures, you two cuties!
@Kelly – A Side of Sweet: If only his true personality shined through these pictures. Lil’ monster (outside of the house) is right haha. I just say he’s protective of me. :/
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Fantastic photos! Your dog is so photogenic. What a lucky pup that he gets to go on awesome adventures with you. Looks like you had a fun time. We are buried in snow right now so I’m totally jealous.
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