From the rugged coastline to glacial erratics, Maine’s rocks are interesting places to explore with your dog. These are just a few of our favorite places to visit around the state. Please click on the highlighted name for more information regarding dog rules and directions. Beech Valley Trail, Southwest Harbor: Most people visit Acadia National Park […]
When it came to water, no one loved it more than our brother Lemmy. From the vast ocean, to the tiniest puddle if there was water around, Lemmy was in it. But whether it is the ocean, pond or puddle, each comes with their own unique safety issues for dogs. Therefore today I’m going to […]
Recently we took a scenic stroll along the Shoreway Trail to Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse in South Portland, Maine. Located on the campus of Southern Maine Community College, this 1.6 miles dog friendly walk will take you along the waterfront, past Willard Beach, to sweeping views of Casco Bay, through what remains of historic Fort […]
As we continue our quest to walk the off-road portions of the Eastern Trail and East Coast Greenway, we visited the South Portland Greenbelt Walkway. The Greenbelt Walkway is the eastern end of the Eastern Trail, and is also part of the route for the East Coast Greenway that goes from one Florida to Maine. […]
Recently my friend Daisy shared from her local community page a “Summer Bucket List” with 100 ideas of things for children to do. That got me and Asa thinking, “what would a dog’s summer bucket list look like?” Thus began our Summer Dog Challenge! The following are just a few suggestions of things for dogs […]
This week we are making connections with the Old Eastern Marsh Trail, in Salisbury, Massachusetts. In 2017 we hiked the Ghost Trail in Salisbury, and in 2019 we walked the Clipper City Rail Trail in Newburyport, MA. Now we’re connecting the two with the Old Eastern Marsh Trail! Also known as the Salisbury Rail Trail […]
There is a reason why Asa has earned the nickname of Sir Poops A. Lot. When out enjoying adventures he likes to answer nature’s call…a lot! Now considering most of the trails we visit are carry out, and do not have trash receptacles, this could leave us with a stinky predicament for the ride home. […]
This weekend’s cooler temperatures were perfect for us to go for a stroll on the Kennebunk to Biddeford stretch of the Eastern Trail. Well almost perfect. It being a rail trail, Asa was inspired to write a new parody, which is now stuck in all of our heads! We’ve been hiking on the rail trail, […]
Before heading out for a day of sand and surf, be sure to know the dog beach rules! Here is a list of Dog Friendly Beaches, with the dates and times dogs are allowed on beaches in New Hampshire and Maine during the 2022 Summer Season. For more information please click on the highlighted name. […]
Dogs, the official start to summer is almost here, and that means many of us will be heading to the beach with our families. Last fall I wrote a shout out to all the good dogs, congratulating the many dogs we saw working with their humans to obey the beach rules. We were very impressed […]
