Walking in the Fall is beautiful, especially through the woods. Local parks have trails from 1 to 5 or miles in length and will take the dog and backpack (w/ drinks and snacks for human and hound), also let him off his leash to run and 'hunt'!

Anno, I believe you and Dianne live nearby! Have you met yet? The walking routes in Minneapolis sound lovely. I have relatives I've not seen in about 30 years that live nearby in Eden Prarie. I recall an abundance of snow and sledding as a child over the holiday!