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 […]
If you’re looking for a special gift for the pet lover on your list, or perhaps would like the perfect toy for your furry friends, then head to Pawsitively Best Friends (21 Market Street) in Newburyport, MA. It is one of our favorite stores to shop because the owner, Pamela, always has unique items including […]
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 […]
The Negutaquit Nature Trails in North Berwick offers 55 acres of dog friendly hiking. Located behind the North Berwick Elementary School, these trails are the most well-marked trails we’ve seen because they are designed to be used by children. Maintained by volunteers and used by teachers as an outdoor classroom, the trails meander through dense […]
Enjoy dog friendly hiking while exploring the rich history of the Kittery Town Forest in Kittery, Maine. Located just minutes from the Kittery Outlet Malls, the Kittery Town Forest offers 72 acres of tranquil hiking despite running parallel to busy Route 1. Once the location of the Kittery Alms House in the nineteenth century, this […]
Nestled behind the Evergreen Cemetery in Kennebunk, Maine, is dog friendly hiking at The Secret Garden. Although the name conjures up images from Frances Hodgson Burnett’s novel about an English garden, there isn’t one at The Secret Garden Preserve in Kennebunk. What it does offer is a hidden oasis for hiking just minutes from the […]
Alewive Woods Preserve in Kennebunk, Maine is a great place for dog friendly hiking with a refreshing pond at its heart. Owned by the Kennebunk Land Trust, Alewive Woods Preserve consists of over 625 acres of land and a 45-acre pond at its center. The 2.5 mile trail is well marked and winds its way through […]
McIntire Highlands Preserve in York, Maine is the prefect place to spend the day hiking with your dog. Maintained by the York Land Trust and consisting of approximately 416 acres, the McIntire Highlands Preserve boasts some of the oldest trees in York County. There is also historical evidence of how the land was used by […]
Dogtown Woods in Gloucester, Massachusetts is not your average dog friendly hike. It is an adventure! Comprised of 3,600 acres, the trails wind their way through the abandoned community of Dogtown, past old cellar holes, overgrown apple orchards, and along forgotten rock wall lined roads. In addition, hidden amongst the dense woods are large boulders […]
