Take a dog friendly hike through centuries of history at Witherle Woods in Castine, Maine. Before Europeans vied for control of Castine, the history of Witherle Woods Preserve goes back even farther to prehistoric times when Native Americans used what is now known as Witherle Hill as a camp to dry their fish. You can […]
Fort Madison in Castine, Maine may have been named for President James Madison, but the history of this dog friendly location goes back much farther to the 1600s. Built in 1808 Fort Madison was an earthwork fortification constructed to protect the Penobscot Bay from foreign threats. Or so they thought. During the War of 1812, […]
Take a dog walk at an almost forgotten British stronghold in America. The American Revolution may have ended in 1783, but the British Troops did not surrender Fort George in Castine, Maine until 1784. The fort was later briefly reoccupied by the British during the War of 1812, and today is a state park on […]
This Independence Day walk in the paw prints of history at one of these dog friendly historic sites with a patriotic past. For more detailed information, click on the highlighted name. Please visit our Dog Friendly Places page for additional places to visit including dog beaches, hiking trails, and scenic walks. Eliot Boat Basin, Eliot, ME: This unassuming park holds […]
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 […]
