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Sandy Point Beach – Stockton Springs, ME

Sandy Point Beach Park and Trails in Stockton Springs, Maine is a dog friendly romp through maritime history.  Consisting of approximately 100 acres, this park has a long stretch of sandy beach, as well as almost two miles of trails through fields, woodlands and marsh.  Located on French’s Point where the Penobscot River enters Penobscot […]

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Fort Knox, Prospect, Maine

You won’t find gold at Fort Knox in Prospect, Maine.  But if you’re lucky you may see Golden Retrievers at this dog friendly historic site.  Constructed between 1844 and 1864 Fort Knox is Maine’s first fort entirely built of granite.  Yet it was never completed.  Today it is one of the best-preserved military fortifications on […]

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Patriotic Dog Friendly Places

In honor of Independence Day, here are a few historic sites with a patriotic past that are dog friendly.  To plan your visit, including directions, weather forecast, photos and more, please click on the highlighted name.  Also for more historic locations, please visit our Dog Friendly Places page, where you’ll find dog beaches, hiking trails, […]

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Sea to Summit Dogs Day Out

Summer is a great time to get out and enjoy the many dog friendly places that New England has to offer.  From sea to summit, here are a few of our favorite places to spend the day with our dogs.  To plan your next dog day out, including directions, parking, current weather and more, please […]

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Beech Valley Trail, Southwest Harbor, ME

Most people go to Acadia National Park for mountain top views and the scenic coastline.  However, if you’re looking for a different perspective we recommend Beech Mountain Valley Trail in Southwest Harbor, Maine.  This dog friendly trail is an easy to moderate hike through dense forest, on a boulder strewn trail, with interesting rock formations […]

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Beech Valley Trail – Southwest Harbor, ME

Most people go to Acadia National Park for mountain top views and the scenic coastline.  However, if you’re looking for a different perspective we recommend Beech Mountain Valley Trail in Southwest Harbor, Maine.  This dog friendly trail is an easy to moderate hike through dense forest, on a boulder strewn trail, with interesting rock formations […]

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