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Village Creek State Park has many of opportunities for you to spend a day in the sun with Petzooie, whether you prefer fishing or hiking. On a self-guided trek or one of the guided excursions, you may explore more than 7 miles of paths. There are also two lakes where you can go fishing. Just make sure Petzooie is always on a leash.

Petro offers a full-service restaurant, Iron Skillet, Breyers Ice Cream, and a Travel Store that is open 24 hours a day. This facility features a special area set aside for pets in need of exercise or a rest. For quick cleanup, waste bags and garbage receptacles are also supplied. Pet care products are also available at TA and Petro Travel Stores.

At Lake Poinsett State Park, take a leisurely walk with your dog along the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail or go fishing in the lake. Most outdoor places allow pets as long as they are restrained physically or on a leash no longer than six feet. Owners of noisy or dangerous pets, as well as pets that harm or harass wildlife, will be asked to remove them. Pets are not permitted in or around hotel establishments. There are many picnic tables for family lunches, a heated and cooled pavilion, a children's playground, and an open field for ball games in the day-use area.

Craighead Forest Park welcomes pets. This 692-acre park, which features a man-made lake, walking and hiking trails, and a dog dock near the boat launch, is located in the scenic grandeur of Crowley's Ridge. Take a stroll along the boardwalk with your leashed dog, as long as they clean up after themselves. The park opens at 6 a.m. every day of the week.

Fishing and hiking are available at Mississippi River State Park for you and your dog to enjoy. There are campsites ranging from Class AAA through Class D to rustic in the park. Within the Saint Francis National Forest, there are seven bodies of water that provide sufficient chances for fishing, kayaking, and boating. Hikers will enjoy exploring the forest's many routes and looking for animals. Simply keep Petzooie leashed at all times.

Earl Bell Dog Park welcomes pets. This off-leash dog park is divided into two sections, one for dogs under 30 pounds and the other for dogs 30 pounds and up. A watering station and bags to clean up after your dog are also available at the park. Earl Bell Dog Park is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the week.