Listen up pups! There has been a major change to the dog beach rules at Bay View Beach, Kinney Shores, and Camp Ellis in Saco, Maine. Dogs will continued to be allowed. However, dogs need to be leashed and under control of their responsible handler from April 1st to September 30th on beaches in Saco […]
“Listen, my children, and you shall hear, of the midnight ride of Paul Revere.” Alright, you won’t exactly be reading about the famous midnight ride of Paul Revere with us today. Instead follow us on a midday walk in the footsteps of the Minute Men and British Soldiers, who on April 19, 1775 engaged in […]
Today is National Walking Day! We double dog dare all pups to leash up their humans and take them for a walk! Spring is a great time to recommit to taking your humans out for a daily walk, to help them get healthier and raise awareness about the importance of physical activity for both them […]
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 […]
