Located in York, Maine, the Hilton-Winn Preserve is a great place to hike with your dog. Owned by the York Land Trust, the trail winds its way past low-lying forested wetlands with vernal pools, through dense upland forest, and over the Ogunquit River. Traces of the Hilton and Winn families’ two centuries of ownership of these […]
This Saturday, August 22, 2015 is Pedals for Paws at Great Bay Community College, located at Pease Tradeport. This year’s beneficiaries include the Cocheco Valley Humane Society (CVHS), Mary’s Dogs Rescue & Adoption, and the NHSPCA. Registration will begin at 7:30 am and the ride will start at 8:30 am. The registration fee will be […]
If you’re looking for a quick but scenic place to walk your dog, the Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods are a great dog friendly destination. Located in York Harbor, Maine, this a short and scenic walk that includes a mini-suspension bridge. The trail head can be found at a manmade causeway off Lilac Lane, then […]
Chuck Billy and Asa have enriched our lives so much. But there are so many animals waiting for their forever homes. On Saturday, August 15, 2015, hundreds of shelters across the country are taking part in Clear the Shelters Day, a nationwide push to find homes for pets in need. Many organizations have agreed to […]
Earlier this Summer we walked the first leg of the Eastern Trail from Kennebunk to Arundel. Today we are reviewing the Biddeford to Arundel stretch of this dog friendly walking trail in Maine. The Biddeford to Kennebunk section offers 6 miles (one way) of scenic easy walking. But on a hot summer day, we prefer […]
You may have noticed from our Dog Friendly Places videos that we use head halters on our dogs. But often when we are out and about people have asked us why our Goldens are wearing muzzles! Head halters are not muzzles, rather they make it easier to control our dogs when they get excited in […]
Highland Farm Preserve in York, Maine offers seven trails for dog friendly hiking. Consisting of 151 acres in the York River watershed, Highland Farm Preserve’s trails are of varied terrain that take you through dense forests, past vernal pools, and up to scenic outcroppings. As with Orris Falls in South Berwick, the Highland Farm Preserve […]
Come celebrate the Dogs Days of Scarborough at Memorial Park on this Saturday, August 1, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Your dog can enjoy pet friendly activities, including the Doggie Fun Zone, parades, contests, and dog cooling stations. And for their owners there will be live music and speakers sharing their years of pet […]
Step back in time hiking with your dogs following an abandoned Colonial Road at Orris Falls, in Maine. Located in the historical community of Tantic, the 171 acres Orris Falls Conservation Area in South Berwick straddles the North Berwick and Wells town lines. This dog friendly hiking trail runs between Thurrell Road and Emery’s Bridge […]
Our first Golden Retriever, Lemmy, was not a good swimmer. He would start off well, but he often got distracted and would stop swimming! Now most dogs have survival instincts and wouldn’t let themselves sink without a fight. Not our Lemmy. With the true heart of a Golden, he would simply let himself sink while […]