Author Archives: Joy

South Berwick Town Forest, ME

Looking for a tranquil hike away from the usual tourist areas?  Located just minutes away from the more popular Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park, the South Berwick Town Forest is a no-frills dog friendly hiking trail perfect for a quiet nature walk with your canine best friend.  Consisting of approximately 88 acres, the Town Forest […]

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Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, MA

The extensive grounds of Maudslay State Park in Newburyport, MA with its 480 acres of historic landscapes including an extensive network of carriage roads, open meadows and scenic overlooks of the Merrimack River, offers something for everyone to enjoy a dog friendly day out.  There are miles of hiking trails that crisscross the park through dense […]

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Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth, ME

Portland Head Light at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth, Maine has everything you need for a scenic dog friendly day including cliff walk with lighthouse views, historic fort to explore, and even an off-leash dog area!  Consisting of approximately 90 acres, there is also a rocky beach, arboretum, and picnic areas.  Dogs must be […]

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Mackworth Island, Falmouth, ME

Enjoy a tranquil dog friendly walk surrounded by the ocean and fairy houses at Mackworth Island in Falmouth, Maine.  Located just minutes away from Portland, Mackworth Island is a scenic 1.5 mile walk around the perimeter of the island, with picturesque views of Casco Bay and its many islands.  Dogs are allowed on-leash on both […]

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Tyler Brook, Kennebunkport, ME

Extend your dog friendly hike at the Emmons Preservation in Kennebunkport, Maine, by visiting the adjacent Tyler Brook Preserve.  The Tyler Brook Preserve is connected to the Emmons Preserve by way of the Batson River Trail.  This 1.3 mile trail winds its way through dense forest, open meadows, and wetlands.  We hiked Tyler Brook during […]

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Emmons Preserve, Kennebunkport, ME

Emmons Preserve in Kennebunkport, Maine offers approximately 2 miles of educational dog friendly hiking.  Maintained by the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust, Emmons Preserve consists of four trails with scenic overlooks and historic sites.  On the day we visited we hiked the Batson River Trail and the Learning Trail which features signage with information on the environment […]

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