Winter weather may be lingering here in Maine, but that isn’t keeping us from looking forward to summer by looking back to our Acadia National Park adventure last year! Here is a trail we explored in the fall, but haven’t shared with you yet. The Lower Harbor Trail on the Schoodic Peninsula in Winter Harbor, […]
Gonic Trails in Rochester, NH, is an easy dog friendly hike with scenic views of a waterfall. Consisting of approximately 5 miles of trails, there are three trail options through the forest that lead to Isinglass River. On the day we visited, we followed Locke’s Loop (blue markers / 1.5 miles), then veered off to […]
This weekend Chuck Billy and Asa went in search of spring at Maudslay State Park in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Spoiler Alert: We didn’t find spring. We did find though a magical winter wonderland filled with all sorts of things to explore for a perfect dog friendly hike. Consisting of 480 acres of historic landscapes including an extensive […]
Today is the first day of spring! However, let’s face it, Mother Nature loves winter and is making it linger. Who knows what she has planned for us in the upcoming weeks? But whatever Mother Nature does we hope you get outside and enjoy all that spring in New England has to offer! So while […]
Winter is the perfect time to explore Portland Head Light at dog friendly Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Consisting of approximately 90 acres, this popular tourist destination has everything you need for a scenic dog day out including cliff walk with lighthouse views, historic fort to explore, and even an off-leash dog area. However, […]
Celebrate the New Year by going on a hike with your dog! On January 1, 2018 State Parks across the country will be participating in First Day Hikes. So start off the New Year on the right paw by going on an outdoor adventure. Throughout the day, park rangers, naturalists and volunteers will be sharing […]
The Anvil Trail on Schoodic Peninsula in Winter Harbor, Maine is a challenging dog friendly hike with breathtaking views. Part of Acadia National Park, the Anvil Trail is a difficult hike with rocky and steep sections up the southeastern side of Schoodic Head. This in and out trail is approximately 1.1 miles, and leads to a […]
Ship Harbor Trail, part of Acadia National Park, is an easy dog friendly hike in Southwest Harbor, Maine. This 1.3 miles figure-eight loop located on the “quiet side” of Acadia, skirts the rocky coastline and winds its way through forest. The first loop is an easy hike on a gravel surface, perfect for paws not […]
Hike through history on a dog friendly walk at King Philip’s Hill, in Northfield, MA. During the winter of 1675/6 the Wampanoag chief, Metacomet, called “King Philip” by the colonists, used this bluff overlooking the Connecticut River for his encampment during King Philip’s War. Today the remnants of the trenches and bank fortifications are still […]
In the spirit of Halloween, today we are sharing a few of our favorite Dog Friendly spooky hikes. Are you a scaredy dog, or brave enough to visit our favorite tail wagging haunts? Ok, so really the only thing spooky about these trails are the names and the legends behind them, but they are all […]