Marginal Way in Ogunquit, Maine is a scenic place to walk your dog during the off season. From October 1 through March 31, dogs are allowed on leash to enjoy this 1.25 miles stretch along the rugged coastline. However, NO dogs are allowed from April 1 through September 30, and there is a hefty $100 […]
The Kennebunk to Arundel stretch of the Eastern Trail is a great place for a winter hike with your dog. Round trip the Kennebunk to Arundel stretch of the Eastern Trail is approximately six miles of flat easy walking. Or if you’re feeling adventurous, you can walk 12 miles from Kennebunk to Biddeford and back. […]
Kingman Farm Trail in Madbury, New Hampshire is a popular destination for dog friendly winter hiking. A very active trail, on the day we visited we saw snowshoers, cross country skiers, snow bikers, and even a horse! Yet with approximately 334 acres, Kingman Farm Trail does not feel crowded and offers open fields and extensive […]
Alewive Woods Preserve in Kennebunk, Maine is a great place for dog friendly winter hiking. The 2.5 mile trail is mostly flat which makes for easy walking, and can be used for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The well marked trail loops around to Alewife Pond, a popular spot for ice fishing. We recommend leashing […]
The Kennebunk Plains, in Kennebunk, Maine offers the perfect cure for cabin fever with wide open landscape for dog friendly winter hiking. A popular location for snowmobilers, cross country skiers and snowshoers, the miles of gently rolling trails offer easy winter hiking for you and your dog. Best yet, during the winter dogs do not […]
One of our favorite dog friendly places to visit year round is Fort Foster in Kittery, Maine. A great summer destination, this park becomes a must go to destination in the winter to cure cabin fever with open spaces to romp, trails to explore, and fellow dogs to meet and greet. A popular destination for […]
Snow has finally arrived in Maine and with it comes opportunities for dog friendly winter hiking. But before heading out there are precautions to take so that both you and your dog can have a great adventure. Snow clumping up on paws tends to be the biggest issue for dogs when hiking, and licking will […]
We are very fortunate in southern Maine to have many local land trusts. Here are some unique gifts that also support the conservation efforts for local dog friendly hiking trails: Great Works Regional Land Trust: The Great Works Regional Land Trust offers a variety of books by local authors ranging from the history of the […]
While out and about we couldn’t help but notice all the signs about dogs. Some signs are important reminders, some are lighthearted, and some are just plain confusing! But no matter the reason for the sign, they all go to show that dogs are important members of our communities! We’ll be taking the month of […]
The Mousam River Wildlife Sanctuary in Kennebunk, Maine is a serene location for dog friendly hiking. Located in the center of Kennebunk, just minutes away from the busy downtown, is this tranquil trail. Owned by the Kennebunk Land Trust, this 38-acre preserve has over 2,400 feet of frontage along the Mousam River, and offers two scenic […]