Did you know the first dog to star in movies came from Maine? Long before Air Bud, Lassie and even Toto, there was Jean, the Vitagraph Dog! Jean, a Collie from Eastport, Maine, was the first dog to have a leading role in a US motion picture during the silent film era. Not only that, […]
The state of Maine isn’t the only one celebrating a big anniversary this year. While Maine looks forward to our 200th Anniversary as a state, Massachusetts is gearing up to celebrate the town of Plymouth’s 400th anniversary as the first permanent settlement in New England. While Plymouth may have won the race to colonize New […]
Awards season is here, and we are excited to announce the return of the Golden Tail Wags Awards! Our sincere apologies for not presenting any awards last year. There was a bit of controversy over who should host it. But enough about us, it is time to announce the winners of the most weird and […]
2020 will mark the bicentennial anniversary of Maine becoming the 23rd state in America. Although the history of Maine goes back much farther than 200 years, it wasn’t until March 15, 1820 that it seceded from Massachusetts to become it’s own state. At that time the legislators chose the state motto to be “Dirigo,” which […]
It’s no surprise that movie stars, TV stars, writers, artists and lots of other celebrities enjoy vacationing in Maine during the summer months. Susan Sarandon spends her downtime on Mount Desert Island, Patrick Dempsey is often seen peddling his bike along Maine’s scenic coastal roads, and just this past summer Ben Stiller enjoyed coffee and […]
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 […]
Whether it was just a haunting feeling about where we were hiking, or perhaps an unnerving vibe that kept us on edge looking over our shoulders, these dog friendly places are not your average New England dog hikes. To learn more about these spooky adventures, please click on the highlighted name, or visit our Dog Friendly […]
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, […]
The summit of Mount Battie in Camden, Maine offers a beautiful and easily accessible panoramic view of Camden Harbor and Penobscot Bay. Mount Battie is part of Camden Hills State Park, which is comprised of 5,700 acres that are crisscrossed with 30 miles of hiking trails that range from easy to moderate. There is also […]
Take a whimsical walk at the Langlais Sculpture Preserve. Located in Cushing, Maine, this nature and sculpture park celebrates Bernard Langlais’ unique, edgy, and very imaginative works of art. In 1956 Langlais and his wife, Helen, purchased a summer cottage on this property. It is while renovating it, that he became captivated by using recycled […]
