Animal shelters and rescue organizations across the country will come together this Saturday, August 19, 2017 for Clear the Shelters Day, a nationwide pet adoption initiative that aims to connect animals in need with loving new families. Animal shelters, including many here in Maine, have agreed to cut the cost of adoption and be open […]
Up until now Asa and I thought the biggest things we had to worry about in the woods were accidentally stepping on Fairy houses or being led over a cliff by a mischievous Chipmunk. All that changed though on a fateful hike at Ravenswood Park, when we learned there are more menacing creatures lurking in […]
With an extensive network of trails totaling over 10 miles, Ravenswood Park in Gloucester, Massachusetts, offers a variety of of dog friendly hiking options. Trails range from wide carriage paths that are perfect for a leisurely stroll, to more moderate hikes along the boulder strewn and wetlands trails. On the day we visited, we hiked […]
Scientists, what do they know? I just read an article about their discovery of “rare Sea Wolves.” Rare? Clearly these scientists need to get out more because on any given morning or evening in Maine you can find these elusive sea loving creatures enjoying the surf and sand at the beaches. In fact, if it […]
Earlier in the week we had a little heart to heart on obeying the rules. Well here’s a lighthearted video dedicated to many of the signs we’ve encountered while out and about on our adventures. Some signs are important reminders, some are playful, and some are just plain confusing! But no matter the reason for […]
Get ready for a great two day music festival with proceeds to benefit some important causes including K9s on the Front Line! The Elks Summer Music Festival will be taking place on Friday, August 11 and Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the Augusta Elks Lodge (397 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, ME). On Friday the gates […]
First off I want to stress that we’re ok. However, our dishwasher did catch on fire! Thank goodness rather than run it at night when we usually do, Mom happened to turned it on in the afternoon so was sitting nearby when smoke and sparks started coming out of it. That’s a relief, because although […]
Chesterfield Gorge State Wayside, in Chesterfield, NH, is an easy dog friendly scenic walk. The 0.7 mile Wilderness Loop Trail follows Wilde Brook and winds its way around both sides of the gorge, with scenic views of the series of waterfalls. There is a fence around the steep drop-off to protect curious pups, but there […]
Dogs gather around. We need to talk. We’ve all been there. You’re enjoying a great day at the beach or on a trail, when all of a sudden that dog shows up and ruins it for everyone. Maybe he’s running with reckless abandon off-leash, or perhaps she’s a bit too friendly when greeting fellow weekend […]
Asa here. Chuck Billy put me in charge of today’s post because he’s trapped in the backyard. This may come as a shock, but my supposedly fearless big brother, like all superheroes, does have one tragic flaw that renders him powerless. Chuck Billy’s kryptonite is Snakes. One slithered past him in the tall grass this […]