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 […]
Are you and your dog all dressed up and looking for a place to show off your Halloween costumes? Or would you like to see some really creative costumes? Well then on October 31 at 7:00 PM head on down to Portsmouth, New Hampshire for the 21st annual Portsmouth Halloween Parade! The Portsmouth Halloween Parade is […]
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 […]
Congratulations to K9 Max of the Portsmouth, NH Police Department on receiving a bullet and stab protection vest! Thanks to the Hampton Veterinary Hospital fundraiser in June, Pet Portrait for Protection Day, $950 was raised and donated to the nonprofit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., to benefit K9 Max. Thank you to everyone who […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ever dream of being in the Guinness Book of World Records with your dog? Well this is your chance! On October 3 (rain date October 4), at 1:00 PM, at the Wags to Whiskers Festival, they will be attempting to break the Guinness Book of World Record for the most dogs having their teeth brushed […]