Don’t get caught with your head in the sand this summer! Here is a list of Dog Friendly Beaches, with the dates and times dogs are allowed on beaches in New Hampshire and Maine during the Summer Season. For more details including parking information, best time to visit, photos and more, please click on the […]
On this Memorial Day weekend as we honor the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice, please pause to also remember our smallest soldiers who selflessly served our country. Dogs have served alongside US soldiers during every major conflict since the American Revolution to the present day. Yet more often than not their names […]
Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, graciously hosts the New England Golden Jubilee every May. But did you know that you can visit this dog paradise any day of the year? While I continue to organize my thoughts and photos from this year’s jubilee, please take a moment to read […]
Recently a few of our dog friends asked us for advice on planning the perfect vacation with their humans. When traveling with humans, especially Helicopter Dog Parents, it is important to be prepared. A little preplanning goes a long way in reducing their stress and ours. Here are a our recommendations to dogs to help […]
We double dog dare you to take our Living with a Golden Get Outside Challenge! We have reviewed 106 Dog Friendly Places, and challenge YOU to go visit them all too! That’s just two hikes a week, with two to spare. Or you can spread it out to one hike a year for two years! […]
Celebrate the New Year by going on a hike with your dog! On January 1, 2019 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 […]
Did you know this Saturday, November 17, 2018 is National Take a Hike Day? Well luckily for you, we at Living with a Golden have you covered! From easy scenic strolls, to hiking adventures, and everything in between, we have over 100 recommendations for Dog Friendly Places around New England for you to enjoy this […]
Moose Point State Park in Searsport, Maine is a scenic spot for a dog friendly walk away from the crowds of Acadia and Camden. Despite being delineated by 3 separate names, the trail “network” is an easy 1.5 mile loop around the park through forest and fields, along the Penobscot Bay. There is also a […]
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 […]
