It has been a long year for all of us. So why not breathe in the fresh air and start 2021 on the right paw with a First Week Hike! Traditionally these have been guided tours at state parks across the country on January 1st. But this year, as with everything else, things are a […]
Getting outside to enjoy the many hiking trails Maine has to offer has become a great escape from indoors during the pandemic. However, deer hunting season begins in Maine this weekend. Therefore, it is important to remember that the majority of the Dog Friendly Trails reviewed here by Living with a Golden also allow hunting. By […]
Asa and I wrap up our Maine Virtual Vacation with a trip to a beach that really rocks! Maine is known for it’s rugged, rocky coastline, but Jasper Beach, located in Howard Cove, Machiasport, rocks out to it’s own unique music. Jasper Beach isn’t a sandy get away to spend the day. Rather this dog […]
Our virtual vacation in Maine continues with a stop at Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. Popular with tourists from around the world, the Jordan Pond Path is a moderately challenging dog friendly hike. This loop trail is 3.2 miles with views of The Bubbles (South and North Bubble Mountains) and the pristine waters […]
Next stop on our Maine Virtual Vacation, we’re headed to the Cutler Preserve, where I briefly worried that Asa and I were starring in our own Stephen King movie. So grab your hiking sticks, and your courage, and join us for this remote hike. Located in Cutler, Maine, the Cutler Coast Public Reserved Land is […]
Clear your schedules and grab some treats, we’re going on a Maine Virtual Vacation! Our vacation had to be canceled this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t let our minds travel. Therefore, Asa and I invite you to join us this week for a virtual hike down memory lane as we revisit some of […]
Normally as Memorial Day weekend approaches I’d share a long list of all the dog friendly beaches in New England. However, there is nothing normal about this year. As states begin reopening, here in Maine many beaches and hiking trails remain closed this long holiday weekend, some are only open to town residents with proper […]
Asa here. To celebrate the arrival of Mud Season in Maine, I would like to share with you my favorite muddy hikes! Nothing beats the feel of mud between the paws, and after a long winter of being cooped up inside, who can resist a good roll in that sweet smelling goo! To learn more […]
Awards season is here, and we are excited to announce the return of the Golden Tail Wags Awards! Our sincere apologies for not presenting any awards last year. There was a bit of controversy over who should host it. But enough about us, it is time to announce the winners of the most weird and […]
Whether you’re interested in history or just looking for a quiet spot to enjoy the day, exploring the dog friendly grounds of Fort Edgecomb in Edgecomb, Maine is worth the visit. This octagonal fort was built between 1808 and 1809 as a defense for the important shipbuilding port of Wiscasset and to enforce Thomas Jefferson’s […]
