Sears Island is 940 acres of open fields, mixed forest, wetlands, sandy beach, rocky beach, cliffs, streams, salt marshes, and bay. In short, it is a dog friendly paradise! Connected to Searsport, Maine by a causeway, the island is crisscrossed with approximately 6 miles of trails ranging from easy to moderate. Making Sears Island an […]
You won’t find gold at Fort Knox in Prospect, Maine. But if you’re lucky you may see Golden Retrievers at this dog friendly historic site. Constructed between 1844 and 1864 Fort Knox is Maine’s first fort entirely built of granite. Yet it was never completed. Today it is one of the best-preserved military fortifications on […]
Labor Day Weekend is a great time to explore dog friendly Acadia National Park in Maine. With trails ranging from easy to difficult there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The following are just a few of the trails we hiked during our visit last year, and most are located on the “quiet side” of Acadia […]
In honor of Independence Day, here are a few historic sites with a patriotic past that are dog friendly. To plan your visit, including directions, weather forecast, photos and more, please click on the highlighted name. Also for more historic locations, please visit our Dog Friendly Places page, where you’ll find dog beaches, hiking trails, […]
Summer is a great time to get out and enjoy the many dog friendly places that New England has to offer. From sea to summit, here are a few of our favorite places to spend the day with our dogs. To plan your next dog day out, including directions, parking, current weather and more, please […]
Most people go to Acadia National Park for mountain top views and the scenic coastline. However, if you’re looking for a different perspective we recommend Beech Mountain Valley Trail in Southwest Harbor, Maine. This dog friendly trail is an easy to moderate hike through dense forest, on a boulder strewn trail, with interesting rock formations […]
I realized we never made a video for our review of Dog Mountain last year! Home of the Stephen Huneck Gallery, Dog Mountain in St. Johnsbury, Vermont is 150 acres on a mountain top with trails, ponds, and fields for dogs and their humans to enjoy year round. There are over two miles of trails […]
Get in touch with your inner wolf at Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park in Freeport, Maine. Consisting of over 200 acres, Wolfe’s Neck offers an extensive network of dog friendly hiking trails. The well marked trails are an easy hike with beautiful views of Casco Bay and the Harraseeket River. It is also a popular location […]
Beech Mountain Trail in Southwest Harbor, Maine is a dog friendly hike with breathtaking views. Part of Acadia National Park, Beech Mountain Loop Trail is a 1.2 mile moderate hike. At the trail junction the left (eastern loop) is the most direct trail to the summit, with a steep climb up over large boulders. The […]
Stage Fort Park in Gloucester, Massachusetts is a great dog friendly place to spend the day, with trails, dog park, and two small beaches. Trails range from easy to difficult, with scenic strolls along the shoreline to large boulders to climb with breathtaking views of the harbor. Half Moon Beach is a small sandy beach, […]