Daffodils, Dogs, and Tulips, Oh My!

Ever have one of those mornings where you wake up and instantly realize you’ve made a huge mistake? That was me. The night before, after a charity event at the casino where I took photos for The NOAH Center, I left my expensive camera equipment behind. I called the casino and they hadn’t seen my gear. The worst part? I had plans to set up the Wiggly Pet Photo Booth that day at Tulip Valley Farms for their Daffodil Pet Parade!

Tulip Valley Farms Pet Parade

Without the trigger to operate my strobes, I decided to pivot rather than cancel, and declared: free photography for everyone! Being surrounded by daffodils and the joyful chaos of dogs everywhere, my stress melted away. I mean, who could be upset during a dog parade? Tulip Valley Farms has a magic about it, and I found myself connecting with so many happy pups (and their equally delighted humans).

My dream car!

Speaking of Tulip Valley Farms, it’s now April and that means it’s officially tulip season. If your dog needs a little extra enrichment (or you just want adorable photos for their Instagram), this is your spot. There’s something for everyone there, not just the 4-legged crowd. On Saturday evenings, you can experience “Night Bloom,” where the tulip fields come alive with beautiful lights. There are also “Tulip Talks” with the ever-enthusiastic Farmer Andrew, and, yes, you can say hi to the friendliest Highland cows you’ll ever meet. Grab a coffee, explore the gift shop, and if you’re not careful, you’ll leave with more tulip-themed goodies than you ever thought possible.

And if you want to expand your dog-friendly tulip field bucket list, check out Tulip Town and Garden Rosalyn, because every pup deserves a grand tulip adventure.

This is Maddox at Tulip Town.

Oh, and in case you’re wondering, I did get my camera gear back! Huge shoutout to The NOAH Center for being absolute lifesavers and finding my lost bag as they were packing up for the night.