Located in the heart of Kennebunkport, Maine, Hope Woods is a dog friendly, hidden treasure that feels like a world away. Consisting of 72 acres and located behind Hope Cemetery, the well maintained and marked trails are an easy, tranquil 2 mile hike, through forest, fields, and wetlands. On the day we visited we followed […]
Whether it was just a haunting feeling about where we were hiking, or perhaps an unnerving vibe that kept us on edge looking over our shoulders, these dog friendly places are not your average New England hikes. To learn more about these otherworldly adventures, including directions, weather forecast, and photos, please click on the highlighted […]
Fort Point State Park in Stockton Springs, Maine occupies a peninsula with panoramic views of the Penobscot River and Penobscot Bay, and includes the historic site of Fort Pownall, scenic Fort Point Lighthouse, a small beach area, and a pier that extends 200 feet into river making it an interesting dog friendly place to spend […]
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 […]
Sandy Point Beach Park and Trails in Stockton Springs, Maine is a dog friendly romp through maritime history. Consisting of approximately 100 acres, this park has a long stretch of sandy beach, as well as almost two miles of trails through fields, woodlands and marsh. Located on French’s Point where the Penobscot River enters Penobscot […]
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 […]
Now that Mom and Dad’s summer school training is over, we’re gearing up to hit the trails to bring you even more Dog Friendly Places to enjoy! However, before we do, let’s take a stroll down memory lane to the strangest sign we’ve ever seen while hiking. As you probably guessed, Asa and I spend […]
As many of our friends with both four legs and two, young and old, go back to school this week, I would like to share with you the sage advice I gave Asa when he was just a pup. These words of inspiration can be found carved in stone along the Babson Boulder Trail in […]
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 […]
While out and about accompanying Mom and Dad on errands we drove past Mayor Baxter Woods in Portland, Maine. Before I could even utter a single bark, Mom voiced exactly what I was thinking. “This would be a good place to practice our training!” So after stocking up on bee supplies, we explored this park […]
