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 […]
Is your New Year’s Resolution to get more exercise? Perhaps it is to spend more quality time with your dog? Or how about explore new places? Then we double dog dare you to take the Living with a Golden New Year Challenge! For the past three years we have been sharing great Dog Friendly Trails, Beaches and Scenic Walks in […]
Celebrate the New Year by going on a hike with your dog! On January 1, 2018 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 […]
The Anvil Trail on Schoodic Peninsula in Winter Harbor, Maine is a challenging dog friendly hike with breathtaking views. Part of Acadia National Park, the Anvil Trail is a difficult hike with rocky and steep sections up the southeastern side of Schoodic Head. This in and out trail is approximately 1.1 miles, and leads to a […]
Ship Harbor Trail, part of Acadia National Park, is an easy dog friendly hike in Southwest Harbor, Maine. This 1.3 miles figure-eight loop located on the “quiet side” of Acadia, skirts the rocky coastline and winds its way through forest. The first loop is an easy hike on a gravel surface, perfect for paws not […]
Hike through history on a dog friendly walk at King Philip’s Hill, in Northfield, MA. During the winter of 1675/6 the Wampanoag chief, Metacomet, called “King Philip” by the colonists, used this bluff overlooking the Connecticut River for his encampment during King Philip’s War. Today the remnants of the trenches and bank fortifications are still […]
