Tag Archives: Massachusetts

Wearing Orange Is Not Just for Halloween

Don’t be so quick to put away your orange clothing, now that Halloween is over. Deer hunting season in Maine has officially begun, and it is allowed on many of the dog friendly trails that we review. Therefore, here is our annual reminder to wear blaze-orange and other safety precautions to take when hiking with […]

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On the Trail of Bigfoot in Leominster, Massachusetts

At the Exeter UFO Festival, Mom and Dad attended a talk by Ronny LeBlanc of the television series, Expedition Bigfoot, and author of the book, Monsterland. He shared his experiences living near the Leominster State Forest, in Massachusetts. Specifically he talked about his personal encounters with Bigfoot there, as well as his research into the […]

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Old Eastern Marsh Trail, Salisbury, MA

This week we are making connections with the Old Eastern Marsh Trail, in Salisbury, Massachusetts. In 2017 we hiked the Ghost Trail in Salisbury, and in 2019 we walked the Clipper City Rail Trail in Newburyport, MA. Now we’re connecting the two with the Old Eastern Marsh Trail! Also known as the Salisbury Rail Trail […]

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Hiking with Dogs Hunting Season Safety Reminder

Today, November 1st, is opening day for deer hunting in Maine. With so many dogs taking their families outside to enjoy the many hiking trails Maine has to offer, it is important to remember that the majority of the Dog Friendly Trails reviewed here by Living with a Golden also allow hunting. Therefore, before heading out […]

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Golden Tail Wags Awards 2020

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 […]

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Spooky New England Dog Hikes

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 […]

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Clipper City Rail Trail, Newburyport, MA

The Clipper City Rail Trail in Newburyport, Massachusetts, is a scenic dog friendly walk. This approximately 3 mile out and back trail begins at the MBTA commuter rail station and winds it’s way through an industrial area, abuts quaint neighborhoods, and eventually ends at the waterfront. From there you can follow the trail left to […]

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Get Outside Challenge 2019

We double dog dare you to take our Living with a Golden Get Outside Challenge! We have reviewed 106 Dog Friendly Places, and challenge YOU to go visit them all too! That’s just two hikes a week, with two to spare. Or you can spread it out to one hike a year for two years! […]

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