Tag Archives: Maine State Parks

High Point of Our Trip to Quoddy Head State Park, Lubec, Maine

Last month the high point of our vacation was literally the high point of the Coast Guard Trail at Quoddy Head State Park in Lubec, Maine. Quoddy Head is a special place for our family, you may recall last year we greeted the sunrise there in memory of Grandpa. This year we took a more […]

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Shackford Head State Park, Eastport, Maine

Not everything during our visit to Eastport, Maine went according to plan. In fact our hike at Shackford Head State Park quickly turned into a bad situation that could have easily been the plot of a Stephen King novel. Shortly after starting our hike, we were fleeing from the trail! When we arrived we were […]

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Fort O’Brien, Machiasport, Maine

Last week we shared with you the the history of the decisions made at the Burnham Tavern, that eventually led to the Battle of Machias in 1775. Today we continue that tale with a visit to Fort O’Brien in Machiasport, Maine. Following the residents’ rising up to seize a British naval vessel, and fatally wounding […]

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Bradbury Mountain State Park, Pownal, ME

Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal, Maine is an easy to moderate dog friendly hike with spectacular views. With over 21 miles of trails, Bradbury Mountain offers hikers a variety of options, ranging from a wide gradual ascent to the summit, to more challenging trails with some steep descents over rock ledges and rock staircases. […]

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Sebago Lake State Park, Casco, ME

It’s no secret that we love adventures along Maine’s coastline. However, Maine’s lake region also has many dog friendly places to explore. So we leashed up the humans and headed inland to Sebago Lake State Park in Casco, Maine. Spoiler Alert: Before you pack your beach blanket, please note that dogs are NOT allowed on […]

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Virtual Tour of Maine’s Fort Knox

While we’re all staying at home and following the social distancing guidelines, our friends at the Maine State Archives have decided to bring one of our favorite dog friendly places to you! They have created a virtual reality tour of Fort Knox in Prospect, Maine. Named for Major General Henry Knox, America’s first Secretary of War, […]

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Fort Edgecomb in Edgecomb, Maine

Whether you’re interested in history or just looking for a quiet spot to enjoy the day, exploring the dog friendly grounds of Fort Edgecomb in Edgecomb, Maine is worth the visit. This octagonal fort was built between 1808 and 1809 as a defense for the important shipbuilding port of Wiscasset and to enforce Thomas Jefferson’s […]

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Whaleback Shell Midden, Damariscotta, ME

Created thousands of years ago, the Whaleback Shell Midden in Damariscotta, Maine is a unique dog friendly historic walk. Native Americans visited this site along the Damariscotta River from about 2,200 to 1,000 years ago. While there they discarded the oyster shells they collected thus forming over the course of a thousand years a midden, […]

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Wolfe’s Neck, Freeport, ME

Get in touch with your inner wolf at Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park in Freeport, Maine.  Consisting of over 200 acres, Wolfe’s Neck offers an extensive network of dog friendly hiking trails.  The well marked trails are an easy hike with beautiful views of Casco Bay and the Harraseeket River.  It is also a popular location […]

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