Gonic Trails in Rochester, NH, is an easy dog friendly hike with scenic views of a waterfall. Consisting of approximately 5 miles of trails, there are three trail options through the forest that lead to Isinglass River. On the day we visited, we followed Locke’s Loop (blue markers / 1.5 miles), then veered off to […]
This weekend Chuck Billy and Asa went in search of spring at Maudslay State Park in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Spoiler Alert: We didn’t find spring. We did find though a magical winter wonderland filled with all sorts of things to explore for a perfect dog friendly hike. Consisting of 480 acres of historic landscapes including an extensive […]
Today is the first day of spring! However, let’s face it, Mother Nature loves winter and is making it linger. Who knows what she has planned for us in the upcoming weeks? But whatever Mother Nature does we hope you get outside and enjoy all that spring in New England has to offer! So while […]
Happy 198th Birthday State of Maine! On March 15, 1820, Maine separated from Massachusetts to become the 23rd state. That makes Maine 1386 years old in dog years! Now we may be a bit biased because we live here, but Maine is our favorite state! To celebrate Maine’s birthday, we thought we would share some […]
In honor of National K9 Veterans Day, we thank the retired Military Working Dogs and Police K9s for your bravery and loyalty in protecting our country and the men and women who served beside you. National K9 Veterans Day was created thanks to the efforts of retired military working dog trainer, Joseph Wright, who chose March […]
Great Island Common in New Castle, NH is a scenic, dog friendly place to visit during the off-season. Consisting of 32 acres it includes a small sandy beach, rocky shoreline, picnic area, and stone jetty popular for fishing. This is a scenic location to walk your dog with sweeping views of two lighthouses, Whaleback and […]
Hobo Falls Trail in Northfield, Massachusetts is a nice place to visit during the spring thaw and after a heavy rain to enjoy the waterfall. However before visiting, be aware that there are some drawbacks to exploring this trail. Before going on a hike I like to research the trail. Here is what I found […]
Asa and I love hiking, and sharing Dog Friendly Places with our friends. However, I have to admit sometimes our artistic vision for the photos taken during these hikes differ greatly from Mom’s goal. Since we weren’t able to go on a winter hike this past weekend, Asa and I thought we’d share with you […]
Winter is the perfect time to explore Portland Head Light at dog friendly Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Consisting of approximately 90 acres, this popular tourist destination has everything you need for a scenic dog day out including cliff walk with lighthouse views, historic fort to explore, and even an off-leash dog area. However, […]
Winter is a great time to get out and explore the places that are off-limits to dogs during the summer months. Marginal Way in Ogunquit, Maine is one of those places! This 1.25 mile path is an easy winter walk for dogs, and a wonderful reminder of nature’s beauty in all seasons. The paved walkway […]
