Dogs, do you enjoy going to the beach? Do you want to continue to be welcomed at Maine beaches? Then we all must do our part to protect the Piping Plovers! Piping Plovers are the small birds seen flitting across the shoreline. They nest above the high water mark, in the dry sandy areas, often […]
Tomorrow is National Walking Day, so let’s take a stroll down a few of our favorite rail trails. Asa and I love rail trails because they tend to be flat and easy on the paws; straight so you can see everything ahead and behind you, with no surprises; and wide so that even on a […]
Recently I shared a “then and now” photo of me at Fort Foster in Kittery Maine. This park is special because it is the first place Mom and Dad took each of us as puppies, and we have had many adventures there since then. However, in recent years we stopped going there. Although there is […]
Today, March 15, 2022, marks the 202nd anniversary of Maine becoming the 23rd state in the United States. Although the history of Maine goes back much farther than 200 years, it wasn’t until March 15, 1820 that it seceded from Massachusetts to become its own state. At that time the legislators chose the state motto […]
The February thaw we are experiencing today is a good reminder that spring is just around the corner. Now is a good time to take inventory of your hiking first aid kit, so you’ll be prepared when adventure calls! Whether it is a quick trip to the beach or a full day of hiking, we […]
Welcome to the 5th Annual Golden Tail Wags Awards, where we celebrate the weird and wonderful things we saw while exploring Dog Friendly Places. However, unlike other award shows where you get celebrity hosts, you get us, Chuck Billy and Asa, your intrepid explorers with active imaginations! Rest assured that these awards are not your […]
They say, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” I’m not sure how many miles I’ve covered going on adventures during the past decade, but I do remember where angel Lemmy took me on my first adventure. It was to his favorite place, Fort Foster. There I gazed upon the ocean […]
Consisting of over 32 miles of trails, Pawtuckaway State Park in Nottingham, New Hampshire is a popular place to go hiking. However, before you bring your pup, you need to be familiar with the dog rules. Dogs are allowed on-leash on the TRAILS ONLY from May 1 – September 30. Dogs are NOT permitted at […]
Spoiler alert – Ghost sightings are NOT common at Ghost Meadow Wildlife Commons in Wells, Maine. However, what you will see is an extensive marsh, dense forest, and yes a small meadow at this dog friendly trail. It is also the home to wildlife including nesting Great Blue Herons, and deer. The trail is a […]
Royal River Park in Yarmouth, Maine is a scenic walk through history. Follow the path along the river, stopping periodically to read the interpretive signs describing the mills that once depended on the three waterfalls at this former industrial site. Next wind your way through the woods to marvel at the hemlocks, some of which […]
