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Staying warm on a cold morning as I pack up the tent.
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Sunset at Copper Breaks State Park in northwest Texas (near the Red River).
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In Fort Worth, my cousin's 2-year-old Boxer tries to get mellow Kona to play.
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He's not the dog-play type, but Amelia is persistent.
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Kona finally getting into it.
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Resting near their masters after an active day.
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Kona watches for deer to chase in a quiet Kansas campground.
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Don't laugh! He found one to chase around the campground and into a ravine, where Kona splashed through shallow water and mud.
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Relaxing in the shade on a warm spring day in Oklahoma.
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Watching squirrels in a tree (it turns out my bird dog isn't particularly interested in birds).
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Nearby squirrel taunts Kona from a low-hanging branch.
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Normally silent Kona barks a stern warning.
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Sounding the alarm.
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Finally free to chase the squirrels.
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Tree-sniffing for squirrel scent. He also chased a few, but not until I made him sit and stay while the squirrels get to the nearest tree.
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Watching me set up the tent.
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Guarding the tent near Kearney, Nebraska.
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While I'm in the process of setting up the tent, he climbs in and claims the more comfortable mattress. This isn't the first time this happened.
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Loyal companion.