OutHounds Adventure and Training Academy

Free Standard Adventure: Weetamoo (North)
2019-06-01 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Weetamoo North, 41.594382, -71.191249
This session:
Weetamoo Woods
Weetamoo Woods is a beautiful gem nestled to northeast of Tiverton Four corners. We tend to begin our adventure on the north west corner of the forest, parking at the Lafayette Road Trail Head.
We are immediately met with a winding, rocky and root filled path as we begin our trek to the scenic outcropping of “High Rock.” Footing can be tricky and there are a couple steep, albeit short, inclines along our way. Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard adventure! Lite Adventurers should expect about 2-3 miles.
Standard Adventure to be immediately followed by a Lite Adventure.
**Adventures are held rain or shine.**
Terrain: Mostly flat, Some street-side walking
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack. Signed Release Form.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks. Signed Adventure Contract and EITHER – proof of up-to-date shots or OH Veterinary Release Form.
Parking: Small Dirt lot or Street side on quiet dead end street.
**If this is your FIRST adventure, please be to trail 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork.

Lite Adventure: Swansea Village Park
2019-05-26 10:15 - 11:15 | Swansea Village Park, 69 Main Street, Swansea, MA, 02777, United States
This session:
Swansea Village Park
Swansea Village Park is an Adventure Club favorite as it provides both natural and man made obstacles for both our OutHounds and OutHumans. The Park is frequented by mountain bikers and NEMBA members have built various equipment that gives our four-legged adventure partners opportunities to practice typical Canine Agility skills such as seesaws, narrow bridges and climbing walls! Mother Nature hasn’t done a bad job either with all of the pudding stone and large outcroppings that gives the adventurous and sure-footed a view of the treetops. As always, not every obstacle is for everyone and no one is forced to make choices they aren’t comfortable with! However, even if you aren’t making the minor climbs, the ground can be slick and root covered. Who knew that all of this was behind the Swansea Library! Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard adventure! Lite Adventurers should expect about 2-3 miles.
Standard Adventure to be immediately followed by a Lite Adventure.
**Adventures are held rain or shine.**
Terrain: Some rocky terrain, opportunities for obstacle and rocky features, generally flat
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack. Signed Release Form.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks. Signed Adventure Contract and EITHER – proof of up-to-date shots or OH Veterinary Release Form.
Parking: Paved lot behind library.
**If this is your FIRST adventure, please be to trail 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork.

Standard Adventure: Swansea Village Park
2019-05-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Swansea Village Park, 69 Main Street, Swansea, MA, 02777, United States

Premium Standard Adventure
2019-05-25 08:00 - 10:00 | Haskell Swamp, 41.710773, -70.838491
This session:
Haskell Swamp Wildlife Management Area
Directions are tricky for this! If you are coming off of 195, head NORTH on North Street at the Mattapoisett Exit 19B. The small wooded lot will be on the RIGHT at ABOUT the drop pin location. There is a sign.
As you can tell from the directions, this is a lesser known patch of swampy awesomeness! However, per Tinkle’s M.O., he spotted a sign in his travels, and wondered…”What is THIS all about??” There are some nice logging roads, and certainly some adventurous trekking, especially if you are looking to avoid getting TOO wet out there. Be sure to bring thick socks, waterproof boots, BLAZE ORANGE (this is a Wildlife Management Area after all) and your Exploring Spirit! Let’s go make some trails!
Standard Adventure to be immediately followed by a Lite Adventure.
**Adventures are typically held rain or shine. Please check Facebook, Instagram and emails for severe weather cancellations.**
Terrain: Mostly flat, Some street-side walking
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack. Signed Release Form.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks. Signed Adventure Contract and EITHER – proof of up-to-date shots or OH Veterinary Release Form.
Parking: Dirt lot.
**If this is your FIRST adventure, please be to trail 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork.

Lite Adventure: Fighting Rock Corner
2019-05-18 10:15 - 11:15 | Fighting Rock Corner, 41.735149, -71.090127
This session:
Fighting Rock Corner
When Adventure Guide Tim (aka Tinkle Tim, aka Lewis) first moved to Southcoast Massachusetts, this state forest was an amazing discovery. Boasting miles of trails and fire roads; you could easily spend days exploring all of its nooks and crannies! Being an outsider, Tim was unaware of Freetown Forest’s mystical legends, and even now, Adventure Club has come up short in our endless pursuit of the elusive Pukwudgie!
Fighting Rock Corner has often been one of Tinkle’s primary launching points for his own adventures–and he is excited to share it with OHAC! Let us take you on an exciting Adventure! Expect to feel remote and truly “out there” on this adventure!
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.”
Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard adventure! Lite Adventurers should expect about 2-3 miles.
Standard Adventure to be immediately followed by a Lite Adventure.
**Adventures are held rain or shine.**
Terrain: Some steep inclines (and declines), rocky in parts, footing can be slick, parts with dense underbrush
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack. Signed Release Form.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks. Signed Adventure Contract and EITHER – proof of up-to-date shots or OH Veterinary Release Form.
Parking: Street-side.
**If this is your FIRST adventure, please be to trail 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork.

Standard Adventure: Fighting Rock Corner
2019-05-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Fighting Rock Corner, 41.735149, -71.090127

Free Mother's Day Special Adventure: New Bedford Harborwalk (Lite)
2019-05-12 10:15 - 11:15
This Session:
New Bedford Harborwalk
In honor of all our mom’s out there, Adventure Club would like to extend a heartfelt Happy Mother’s Day with a FREE Urban Adventure at New Bedford’s Harborwalk. Come enjoy the beautiful waterfront and find Adventure right in our own backyards! We will park at the end of Gifford Street, skip along the rocks on New Bedford’s side of the hurricane barrier before making our way out towards the Fort. Bring mom and come see what Urban Adventuring is all about!

Standard Adventure to be immediately followed by a Lite Adventure.

**Adventures are held rain or shine.**
Terrain: Mostly flat, Some street-side walking
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack. Signed Release Form.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks. Signed Adventure Contract and EITHER – proof of up-to-date shots or OH Veterinary Release Form.
Parking: Street-side lot.
**If this is your FIRST adventure, please be to trail 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork.

Free Mother's Day Special Adventure: New Bedford Harbor Walk
2019-05-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Harborwalk, 41.619496, -70.914298

Lite Adventure: Cornell Farm
2019-05-11 10:15 - 11:15 | Cornell Farm, 520 Smith Neck Rd, South Dartmouth, MA, 02748
This session:
Cornell Farm
Repeat Adventurers will be familiar with part of this trail, as DNRT’s Little River Reserve was our inaugural adventure! This time, however, we will be beginning our adventure on the other end of the reserve on Trustee’s of the Reservations Cornell Farm. The Farm portion is a predominantly flat trail which can become VERY muddy in the beginning, particularly after a rain or thaw. We will meander our way thru to the beautiful board walks that allow visitors to pass thru salt marsh. There are moments of uneven footing and sleight inclines. Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard adventure! Lite Adventurers should expect about 2-3 miles.
Standard Adventure to be immediately followed by a Lite Adventure.
**Adventures are held rain or shine.**
Terrain: Mostly flat, wooden board walks, marsh
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack. Signed Release Form.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks. Signed Adventure Contract and EITHER – proof of up-to-date shots or OH Veterinary Release Form.
Parking: Dirt lot.
**If this is your FIRST adventure, please be to trail 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork.

Standard Adventure: Cornell Farm
2019-05-11 08:00 - 10:00 | Cornell Farm, 520 Smith Neck Rd, South Dartmouth, MA, 02748

20th Annual New Bedford Pet Fest!
2019-05-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Buttonwood Park, 41.632742, -70.949486
Calling all OutHounds!
Please come celebrate New Bedford’s Coalition for Animals at this years 20th annual New Bedford Pet Fest at Buttonwood Park! OutHounds Adventures will be giving a presentation in the center ring this year showcasing our upcoming class offerings. Come take a picture on our “log”–frequent fliers will understand! OHAC will be doing our best to bring a little of the adventure from the trail to the Pet Fest. Come see what vendors from around the area have to offer–and get some OutHounds Swag!

Lite Adventure: Destruction Brook (Fisher Road Entrance)
2019-04-28 10:15 - 11:15 | Destruction Brook: Fisher Road, 170 Woodcock Rd, Dartmouth, MA, 02747
This session:
Destruction Brook
Destruction Brook is certainly a popular and highly trafficked DNRT gem with rocky and root covered paths and a few steep (yet quick) inclines. However, more than the terrain, navigating such a popular destination poses a whole different challenge for our OutHounds and OutHumans alike. Let OHAC help guide you on a safe and fun journey for all! Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard adventure! Lite Adventurers should expect about 2-3 miles.
Standard Adventure to be immediately followed by a Lite Adventure.
**Adventures are held rain or shine.**
Terrain: Mostly flat, Some street-side walking
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack. Signed Release Form.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks. Signed Adventure Contract and EITHER – proof of up-to-date shots or OH Veterinary Release Form.
Parking: Dirt lot. / Large shoulder Street side if on Fisher Road entrance.
**If this is your FIRST adventure, please be to trail 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork.

Standard Adventure: Destruction Brook (Fisher Road Entrance)
2019-04-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Destruction Brook: Fisher Road, 170 Woodcock Rd, Dartmouth, MA, 02747

FREE Special Adventure: Tower Implosion Watch Party
2019-04-27 07:30 - 10:00 | Kennedy Park, 41.693824, -71.165187
OutHounds Adventures has three main goals: Physical and Mental Wellness, Building Community AND a commitment to the Environment. This Saturday, two massive structures that have not only been an eye sore, but have also been a symbol of the old system of power generation will be imploding at 8 AM. Rhode Island Climate Activists will be holding a “Watch Party” starting at 7:30 AM and going to 9:30 AM. OutHounds Adventures will be there as well to show our support for Green Initiatives–and maybe make some new friends!
Come gather with us for this FREE Fall River-based Urban Adventure in Kennedy Park and surrounding areas! We will meet at the “top” of the park and work our way down! The event timing is a little earlier that usual–but we recommend getting there early due to probable traffic!

Easter Exploration
2019-04-21 07:30 - 10:00 | Haskell Swamp, 41.710773, -70.838491
This Session:
Haskel Swamp
OHAC wishes everyone a Happy Easter! If you are inclined, Tinkle and Columbus will be heading out EARLY to do a fast-paced, exploratory mission of the Haskel Swamp in Mattapoisett, MA. We will be leaving the OutHounds at home for this Adventure, however, to expedite time! If you want to join us, please do! We will be setting out earlier than usual, and will be exploring, more than likely, flooded trails! Want a behind the scenes look at what goes into creating an Adventure?
Terrain: Mostly flat, very wet!
You’ll need: Proper footwear, water, bright colors. This is a Wildlife Management Area.

Lite Adventure: Copicut Woods (Westport, MA)
2019-04-14 10:15 - 11:15 | Copicut Woods, 41.709175, -71.065560
This session:
Copicut Woods
Copicut Woods offers a little something for everyone. There a couple of slightly challenging paths with some uneven footing, but the trails are predominantly wide and grassy with very few inclines. This a great trail for just getting yourself (and your dog!) OUT and reconnecting with nature. What better way to spend a morning? Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard adventure! Lite Adventurers should expect about 2-3 miles.
Standard Adventure to be immediately followed by a Lite Adventure.
**Adventures are typically held rain or shine. Please check Facebook, Instagram and emails for severe weather cancellations.**
Terrain: Mostly flat and grassy. Some precarious rooted paths and slick wooden boardwalks.
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack. Signed Release Form.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks. Signed Adventure Contract and EITHER – proof of up-to-date shots or OH Veterinary Release Form.
**If this is your FIRST adventure, please be to trail 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork.
