Your dog is your best friend. They aren't just pets. They are members of your family. April is Active Dog Month. Keeping your dog active and in good physical condition is just as important as your own good health. What better way to exercise than to do it with your best friend? Our real estate agents can help you find many popular places where you and your dog can spend the day running and playing and getting the exercise you need to stay healthy and fit.

• Castle Park Dog Park – Castle Park Dog Park is a great place to bring your dog if you want to spend some quality time outside. There are restrooms, benches and picnic tables nearby, as well as access to a shelter. Drinking water is available for both you and your pet. The dog park has plenty of space for your dog to run and play. Bring a Frisbee or ball and join in the fun. You can get your exercise for the day in at the same time.

• The Greenway – The Greenway has something for everyone. There are over 20 miles of trails, three disc golf courses, two regular golf courses, a campground, and several parks for you to explore. You can fish along the banks of the water and roam the wide open spaces. If you are looking for East Grand Forks homes for sale, you will be close to everything the Greenway has to offer.

• City Parks & Picnic Shelters – East Grand Forks has several City Parks & Picnic Shelters you can choose to visit. Most parks have more than one shelter and several bathrooms. Sherlock Park, Eagle Point Trail Head, O'Leary Park, and the others have spaces designated for many different activities ranging from all types of sports to trails and water activities. Bring your dog and the rest of your family for a full day of fun and festivities.

• Voyageurs' View – Voyageurs' View is located north of Red Lake Falls and is an ideal place for fun in the sun. Float down the river on an inner tube and pitch a tent at the primitive camping area. You can fish for your favorite type of fish and relax near the campfire after a long day of hiking the trails or chasing a Frisbee. Take a few minutes and just relax. Listen to all the sounds of nature and let your troubles melt away.

• Agassiz Environmental Learning Center – The Agassiz Environmental Learning Center is meant to raise awareness of the intertwined relationships humans and nature enjoy. The Learning Center offers many educational activities as well as outdoor activities to keep your family active and on the go. Walk the trails and explore the world around you! Create a nature journal and add to it every time you visit!

If you want to learn more about all of the great places to spend quality time with your dog, contact our office. We may even be able to help you find a new home during the process. We know of many green spaces that are ideal for spending time with your friends, family, and your dogs as well.