Category Archives: Places to visit

New England Golden Jubilee 2023

The countdown is on for the 9th Annual New England Golden Jubilee! On May 20, 2023 Golden Retrievers from across New England and beyond will be gathering at Dog Mountain in St. Johnsbury, Vermont with a purpose – to support the critical research of the Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, to honor the important mission of Yankee […]

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Maine’s Larger than Life Lumberjack, Paul Bunyan

In celebration of the state of Maine’s birthday this week, we are paying tribute to its larger than life resident, Paul Bunyan, the legendary lumberjack known for his great strength. Oh sure Minnesota claims Bunyan came from their neck of the woods. However, it is in Maine where the tallest Paul Bunyan statue in the […]

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Golden Tail Wags Awards 2023

Welcome to the 6th Annual Golden Tail Wags Awards, where we celebrate the weird and wonderful things we saw while going on adventures last year. However, unlike other award shows where you get celebrity hosts, you get us, Chuck Billy and Asa, your intrepid explorers with active imaginations! Rest assured that these awards are not […]

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Reversing Falls at Race Point in Trescott, Maine

In celebration of National Take a Hike Day, we are sharing another trail we explored during our Bold Coast adventure. Race Point, in Trescott, Maine, is known for its dramatic reversing falls. The Passamaquoddy called the area Kapskuk, which translates to “place where the water looks like it is boiling.” When the water of Cobscook’s […]

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Fort O’Brien, Machiasport, Maine

Last week we shared with you the the history of the decisions made at the Burnham Tavern, that eventually led to the Battle of Machias in 1775. Today we continue that tale with a visit to Fort O’Brien in Machiasport, Maine. Following the residents’ rising up to seize a British naval vessel, and fatally wounding […]

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Witness to Naval History, Burnham Tavern, Machias, Maine

Nestled in downtown Machias, in the state of Maine, is a rather unassuming old house. Not unlike many others found across the state, it has an historic marker along a busy road that is often ignored by tourists headed to more exciting places, and taken for granted by local residents as they go about their […]

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The Thunderous Roar of Bad Little Falls, Machias, Maine

If you find yourself driving through Machias, Maine, be sure to take a moment to visit the Bad Little Falls. In fact, the name Machias comes from the Passamaquoddy word that roughly translated means “Bad Little Falls.” But don’t let the name fool you, these falls aren’t bad at all, and instead powered the industry […]

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