Yearly Archives: 2017

Winter Hikes: Orris Falls, South Berwick, ME

One of our favorite places for a dog friendly winter hike is Orris Falls in South Berwick, Maine.  Following an abandoned colonial road, the Orris Falls network of trails offers a variety of hiking options.  During the winter we prefer to hike the Big Bump trail which leads away from the falls and wetlands area, […]

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First Dogs of the United States

In honor of the Presidential Inauguration, I would like to pay tribute to the important role of First Dog of the United States.  These patriotic pups have stood by their owners’ side greeting foreign dignitaries, presiding over meetings in the Oval Office, and have occasionally provided comic relief to take reporters’ attention away from the […]

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Winter Hikes: Eastern Trail, Scarborough, ME

The Scarborough section of the Eastern Trail is a popular dog friendly winter hike, especially for snowshoers and cross-country skiers…when there is snow!  Due to the unusually mild temperatures last week, on Sunday the trails were bare with just a few icy sections.  However that made for an easy scenic walk, complete with bird watching […]

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Coyote Hide and Seek

The Coyote brothers are up to their old tricks again.  For months they have been trespassing into my territory.  It all started on Thanksgiving when we saw one of the Coyote brothers headed across the field towards Inky’s house.  He was no doubt pretending to be a distant relative in search of a family meal. […]

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