In honor of what was hopefully the final snowstorm of the season yesterday, and in celebration of spring days ahead filled with beach romps and hikes, we would like to share Chuck Billy’s 2015 video love letter to winter. In the coming weeks new reviews will be added to our Dog Friendly Places page, so […]
Ogunquit Beach in Maine is Dog Friendly from October 1 through March 31. Dogs are allowed off leash from the footbridge walkway north to Moody Beach, on the water side only. Dogs are not allowed near the fenced in area where endangered Piping Plovers are nesting. No dogs are allowed on Ogunquit Beach from April […]
Marginal Way in Ogunquit, Maine is a scenic place to walk your dog during the off season. From October 1 through March 31, dogs are allowed on leash to enjoy this 1.25 miles stretch along the rugged coastline. However, NO dogs are allowed from April 1 through September 30, and there is a hefty $100 […]
Gooch’s Beach in Kennebunk, Maine is a good dog friendly beach during the off seasons of spring and fall. From Labor Day through June 15 dogs are allowed on Gooch’s Beach, off leash, at any time, as long as they are under voice control and the owner is carrying a leash. However, from June 15 […]
The Kennebunk to Arundel stretch of the Eastern Trail is a great place for a winter hike with your dog. Round trip the Kennebunk to Arundel stretch of the Eastern Trail is approximately six miles of flat easy walking. Or if you’re feeling adventurous, you can walk 12 miles from Kennebunk to Biddeford and back. […]
Kingman Farm Trail in Madbury, New Hampshire is a popular destination for dog friendly winter hiking. A very active trail, on the day we visited we saw snowshoers, cross country skiers, snow bikers, and even a horse! Yet with approximately 334 acres, Kingman Farm Trail does not feel crowded and offers open fields and extensive […]
The Kennebunk Plains, in Kennebunk, Maine offers the perfect cure for cabin fever with wide open landscape for dog friendly winter hiking. A popular location for snowmobilers, cross country skiers and snowshoers, the miles of gently rolling trails offer easy winter hiking for you and your dog. Best yet, during the winter dogs do not […]
If you’re looking for a special gift for the pet lover on your list, or perhaps would like the perfect toy for your furry friends, then head to Pawsitively Best Friends (21 Market Street) in Newburyport, MA. It is one of our favorite stores to shop because the owner, Pamela, always has unique items including […]
While out and about we couldn’t help but notice all the signs about dogs. Some signs are important reminders, some are lighthearted, and some are just plain confusing! But no matter the reason for the sign, they all go to show that dogs are important members of our communities! We’ll be taking the month of […]
The Mousam River Wildlife Sanctuary in Kennebunk, Maine is a serene location for dog friendly hiking. Located in the center of Kennebunk, just minutes away from the busy downtown, is this tranquil trail. Owned by the Kennebunk Land Trust, this 38-acre preserve has over 2,400 feet of frontage along the Mousam River, and offers two scenic […]
