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Kittery Town Forest, Kittery, ME

Enjoy dog friendly hiking while exploring the rich history of the Kittery Town Forest in Kittery, Maine.  Located just minutes from the Kittery Outlet Malls, the Kittery Town Forest offers 72 acres of tranquil hiking despite running parallel to busy Route 1.  Once the location of the Kittery Alms House in the nineteenth century, this […]

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The Secret Garden, Kennebunk, ME

Nestled behind the Evergreen Cemetery in Kennebunk, Maine, is dog friendly hiking at The Secret Garden.  Although the name conjures up images from Frances Hodgson Burnett’s novel about an English garden, there isn’t one at The Secret Garden Preserve in Kennebunk.  What it does offer is a hidden oasis for hiking just minutes from the […]

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Alewive Woods Preserve, Kennebunk, ME

Alewive Woods Preserve in Kennebunk, Maine is a great place for dog friendly hiking with a refreshing pond at its heart.  Owned by the Kennebunk Land Trust, Alewive Woods Preserve consists of over 625 acres of land and a 45-acre pond at its center.  The 2.5 mile trail is well marked and winds its way through […]

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Canine Companions Benefit Breakfast

On Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 7:30 to 11:00 AM the Kittery Lions Club (117 State Road, Kittery, ME) will be hosting the Canine Companions Benefit Breakfast.  The menu includes pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, toast, milk, orange juice, tea and coffee.  Adults $7.00 and children $3.00, with all proceeds to benefit Canine Companions for Independence. […]

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McIntire Highlands Preserve, York, ME

McIntire Highlands Preserve in York, Maine is the prefect place to spend the day hiking with your dog. Maintained by the York Land Trust and consisting of approximately 416 acres, the McIntire Highlands Preserve boasts some of the oldest trees in York County.  There is also historical evidence of how the land was used by […]

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Hiking Safety During Hunting Season

Autumn is finally here, and with it comes the lure of going on a hike to enjoy the beautiful foliage.  However, it is important to remember the majority of the trails reviewed here by Living With a Golden, are also popular hunting locations.  But with a little advance planning, you can still safely enjoy the […]

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Dogtown Woods, Gloucester, MA

Dogtown Woods in Gloucester, Massachusetts is not your average dog friendly hike.  It is an adventure!  Comprised of 3,600 acres, the trails wind their way through the abandoned community of Dogtown, past old cellar holes, overgrown apple orchards, and along forgotten rock wall lined roads.  In addition, hidden amongst the dense woods are large boulders […]

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