Looking for a scenic dog friendly hike to enjoy the fall foliage? We recommend these New England rail trails! These trails follow the former routes taken by trains, so are a flat, easy walk, with many scenic views along the way. For more information to plan your visit, please click on the highlighted name. Also […]
Take a leisurely stroll along the river at the Belfast Rail Trail on the Passagassawaukeag, also known as the much easier to pronounce Passy Rail Trail in Belfast, Maine. This easy walk is 2.3 miles one way, and follows the former route of the Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad. Along the way you will see […]
Take a dog friendly hike through centuries of history at Witherle Woods in Castine, Maine. Before Europeans vied for control of Castine, the history of Witherle Woods Preserve goes back even farther to prehistoric times when Native Americans used what is now known as Witherle Hill as a camp to dry their fish. You can […]
Dogs gather around. We need to talk. We’ve all been there. You’re enjoying a great day at the beach or on a trail, when all of a sudden that dog shows up and ruins it for everyone. Maybe he’s running with reckless abandon off-leash, or perhaps she’s a bit too friendly when greeting fellow weekend warriors, or […]
We double dog dare you to take our Living with a Golden Get Outside Challenge! We have reviewed 106 Dog Friendly Places, and challenge YOU to go visit them all too! That’s just two hikes a week, with two to spare. Or you can spread it out to one hike a year for two years! […]
Did you know this Saturday, November 17, 2018 is National Take a Hike Day? Well luckily for you, we at Living with a Golden have you covered! From easy scenic strolls, to hiking adventures, and everything in between, we have over 100 recommendations for Dog Friendly Places around New England for you to enjoy this […]
Moose Point State Park in Searsport, Maine is a scenic spot for a dog friendly walk away from the crowds of Acadia and Camden. Despite being delineated by 3 separate names, the trail “network” is an easy 1.5 mile loop around the park through forest and fields, along the Penobscot Bay. There is also a […]
Located in the heart of Kennebunkport, Maine, Hope Woods is a dog friendly, hidden treasure that feels like a world away. Consisting of 72 acres and located behind Hope Cemetery, the well maintained and marked trails are an easy, tranquil 2 mile hike, through forest, fields, and wetlands. On the day we visited we followed […]
Whether it was just a haunting feeling about where we were hiking, or perhaps an unnerving vibe that kept us on edge looking over our shoulders, these dog friendly places are not your average New England hikes. To learn more about these otherworldly adventures, including directions, weather forecast, and photos, please click on the highlighted […]
Fort Point State Park in Stockton Springs, Maine occupies a peninsula with panoramic views of the Penobscot River and Penobscot Bay, and includes the historic site of Fort Pownall, scenic Fort Point Lighthouse, a small beach area, and a pier that extends 200 feet into river making it an interesting dog friendly place to spend […]
