Monthly Archives: January 2017

Winter Hikes: Eastern Trail, Scarborough, ME

The Scarborough section of the Eastern Trail is a popular dog friendly winter hike, especially for snowshoers and cross-country skiers…when there is snow!  Due to the unusually mild temperatures last week, on Sunday the trails were bare with just a few icy sections.  However that made for an easy scenic walk, complete with bird watching […]

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Coyote Hide and Seek

The Coyote brothers are up to their old tricks again.  For months they have been trespassing into my territory.  It all started on Thanksgiving when we saw one of the Coyote brothers headed across the field towards Inky’s house.  He was no doubt pretending to be a distant relative in search of a family meal. […]

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My Brother’s a Genius…Sometimes

My brother is a genius…sometimes.  Yesterday was not one of those days.  It’s been bitter cold here the past few days, so going outside to play hasn’t been an option.  Not to mention our backyard has turned into an ice rink.  So unless we learn how to skate, fetch just isn’t a good idea.  However […]

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Winter Hikes: Highland Preserve, York, ME

A popular trail for a dog friendly winter hike is Highland Farm Preserve in York, Maine.  Consisting of 151 acres, Highland Preserve’s trails are clearly marked and of varied terrain that take you past wetlands, through forest, and up to scenic outcroppings.  The Barred Owl Trail (white) and Ridge Trail (red) are steep and can be […]

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