The Eliot Boat Basin in Eliot, Maine is a surprisingly interesting place for dog friendly hiking. On the surface it appears to be your average boat launch with amenities including large pavilion for events, covered picnic tables, playground and restrooms. But follow the trailhead behind the playground, and you’ll find an approximately one mile trail that […]
The Scarborough section of the Eastern Trail is a scenic place to walk your dog. Stretching from Scarborough through Old Orchard Beach to Saco, Maine, this off-road section of the Eastern Trail offers 8 miles of easy walking. Although our dogs would love to hike the entire 16 miles round trip, today we limited them […]
Parsons Way Shore Walk in Kennebunkport is a scenic path to walk your dog along the rugged Maine coastline. Adjacent to dog friendly Arundel Beach, also known as Colony Beach, Parsons Way winds along Cape Arundel past impressive rock formations and grand summer “cottages.” Along the way you will see Spouting Rock and Blowing Cave, […]
The Eastern Promenade in Portland, Maine is a scenic waterfront path to walk your dog. Dogs are allowed on the trail all day on-leash. From Memorial Day through Labor Day before 9:00 AM and after 5:00 PM, dogs are allowed off-leash in the area of the park bounded by Cutter Street to the lower sidewalk to […]
Looking for something to do beyond the time dogs are allowed on Maine beaches? Beaches too crowded for a proper walk? We suggest going on a Maine Dog Friendly Hike! The following are just a few of our favorite places off the beaten path to spend the day with our dogs. Click on the highlighted […]
York Harbor Beach in Maine is a small and sandy dog friendly beach, adjacent to Hartley Mason Park. Between May 20 through September 20, dogs are allowed before 8:00 AM and after 6:00 PM. In the morning before 8:00 AM, dogs are allowed off-leash under voice control. However, in the evening dogs must be leashed. […]
Exciting news! We’ve outgrown our Dog Friendly Places page! In the past year we have visited 19 beaches, hiked 22 trails, and enjoyed 5 scenic walks, for a total of 46 Dog Friendly Reviews in three states! A cumbersome list to scroll through with so many options. So to make choosing your next adventure easier, […]
Updated 2022 Arundel Beach, also known as Colony Beach, in Kennebunkport, Maine is a small and rocky dog friendly beach. However, Kennebunkport has very specific rules on when dogs are allowed and when they may be off-leash: April 1 to June 14: dogs are allowed on-leash under voice control. June 15 through Labor Day: dogs […]
East End Beach in Portland, Maine is a small but popular dog friendly beach in the city. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, East End Beach allows dogs to be off-leash and under voice control before 9:00 AM and after 5:00 PM. No dogs are allowed between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM during the summer […]
On this Memorial Day, please take a moment to remember our smallest soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Dedicated on January 1, 1952, the Canine Veterans WWII memorial is located at the Hillside Acre Animal Cemetery in Methuen, Massachusetts. Nestled among the graves in this tranquil pet cemetery is the final resting place for several […]
