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 […]
While we’re all staying at home and following the social distancing guidelines, our friends at the Maine State Archives have decided to bring one of our favorite dog friendly places to you! They have created a virtual reality tour of Fort Knox in Prospect, Maine. Named for Major General Henry Knox, America’s first Secretary of War, […]
Asa here. To celebrate the arrival of Mud Season in Maine, I would like to share with you my favorite muddy hikes! Nothing beats the feel of mud between the paws, and after a long winter of being cooped up inside, who can resist a good roll in that sweet smelling goo! To learn more […]
Awards season is here, and we are excited to announce the return of the Golden Tail Wags Awards! Our sincere apologies for not presenting any awards last year. There was a bit of controversy over who should host it. But enough about us, it is time to announce the winners of the most weird and […]
Whether you’re interested in history or just looking for a quiet spot to enjoy the day, exploring the dog friendly grounds of Fort Edgecomb in Edgecomb, Maine is worth the visit. This octagonal fort was built between 1808 and 1809 as a defense for the important shipbuilding port of Wiscasset and to enforce Thomas Jefferson’s […]
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 dog hikes. To learn more about these spooky adventures, please click on the highlighted name, or visit our Dog Friendly […]
The Clipper City Rail Trail in Newburyport, Massachusetts, is a scenic dog friendly walk. This approximately 3 mile out and back trail begins at the MBTA commuter rail station and winds it’s way through an industrial area, abuts quaint neighborhoods, and eventually ends at the waterfront. From there you can follow the trail left to […]
Created thousands of years ago, the Whaleback Shell Midden in Damariscotta, Maine is a unique dog friendly historic walk. Native Americans visited this site along the Damariscotta River from about 2,200 to 1,000 years ago. While there they discarded the oyster shells they collected thus forming over the course of a thousand years a midden, […]
