Peaceful Petaluma Escape

If you are in the mood to explore Petaluma, some new trails that are perfect for you and your favorite canine friend are now ready for use, thanks to the city fathers. One of the most beautiful is a path along Washington Creek on the east side of town.

My canine buddy Linda Lou and I headed west from the Petaluma Airport along the wide gravel and dirt path paralleling Washington Creek, home to all sorts of wildlife.

We stopped occasionally to take in beautiful sights, sounds and aromas. Two brilliantly blue Jays were turning a eucalyptus tree into a new estate home. A large speckled hawk surprised us as it rose up from the creek winging to a tree farther on. We listened to a tall willow whispering in the breeze as we brushed by. We were also treated to the scent of star jasmine hanging over one of the fences bordering the path.

We continued along this peaceful path, crossing several streets on the way, to the end at East Washington Street. Have time for a smoothie or latté? Go west a few steps on E. Washington to the shopping center to find the Deaf Dog Coffee Shop! Upon your return to the Airport, check out the Two Niner Diner for an awesome lunch or brunch. Dine outside on the patio while watching planes take off and land.

This Dog Scene was submitted by Pete Alexander, managing editor of FETCH.