Author Archives: Joy

Satan’s Kingdom, Northfield, MA

In the spirit of Halloween, we’re taking you far off the beaten path to Satan’s Kingdom in Northfield, MA.  Yes, there really is a place named Satan’s Kingdom in Massachusetts!  But don’t let the name of this unincorporated community scare you.  Satan’s Kingdom is a tranquil dog hike along an old logging road that is […]

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Jordan Pond Path, Mount Desert, ME

Jordan Pond Path in Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island, in Maine is a moderately challenging dog friendly hike.  This loop trail is 3.2 miles with views of The Bubbles (South and North Bubble Mountains) and the pristine waters of the pond in the glacially carved valley.  To access the trail, follow the signs […]

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Wonderland Trail, Southwest Harbor, ME

Wonderland Trail in Southwest Harbor, Maine is a popular and easy dog friendly hike.  Located on the “quiet side” of Acadia National Park, this former old gravel road is a 1.4 mile out and back trail through forest, over granite outcroppings to scenic ocean overlooks of Maine’s quintessential coastline.  To be perfectly honest, we did […]

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Flying Mountain, Southwest Harbor, ME

Flying Mountain in Southwest Harbor, Maine is a dog friendly hike with beautiful views of Somes Sound and descends to a secluded rocky beach at Valley Cove.  Part of Acadia National Park, Flying Mountain is their lowest peak at 284 feet above sea level, with a steep moderate to difficult trail to the summit.  The […]

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Lamoine Beach, Lamoine, ME

If you’re looking for a dog friendly beach away from the crowds of Acadia, we recommend Lamoine Beach Park.  Located in Lamoine, Maine, this small and rocky beach offers the calm waters of Frenchman Bay, and views of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island.  In addition, there is a picnic area with grills making this […]

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