Dog Friendly Trails
Dog friendly hiking trails for you to explore!
Pilgrim Dogs at Plymouth Plantation
In honor of Thanksgiving, I would like to share with you the adventures of the dogs who accompanied the Pilgrims to Plymouth Plantation. Among the 100 passengers and 30 crew members on the Mayflower there were at least two dogs. Unfortunately William Bradford is silent on the contributions of dogs to the new colony in his […]
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Take a Hike Day 2018
Did you know this Saturday, November 17, 2018 is National Take a Hike Day? Well luckily for you, we at Living with a Golden have you covered! From easy scenic strolls, to hiking adventures, and everything in between, we have over 100 recommendations for Dog Friendly Places around New England for you to enjoy this […]
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Dog Thoughts on Cleaning
Did you know during an average week humans waste hours doing some form of housework or chore, thus needlessly taking valuable time away from playing with their dogs? In fact, studies have shown that the average American spends over one hour a day cleaning, which amounts to at least 7 hours a week of not […]
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Moose Point Park, Searsport, ME
Moose Point State Park in Searsport, Maine is a scenic spot for a dog friendly walk away from the crowds of Acadia and Camden. Despite being delineated by 3 separate names, the trail “network” is an easy 1.5 mile loop around the park through forest and fields, along the Penobscot Bay. There is also a […]
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Almost Got Away With It
Last week Dad was away for his annual vacation with Pepere, thus leaving us home alone with Mom. Although Mom tries to have a tough exterior, we both know she’s a pushover. So it didn’t take long for Asa and I to convince her to let us break all the rules! Sadly though, we overstepped […]
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Thank You Navy SEAL K9s
This Veterans Day we would like to thank the brave dogs serving with the United States Navy SEALs. Just like the humans they serve beside, these K9s are an elite group. A variety of dog breeds are used throughout all branches of the military, including German Shepherds and Labrador Retrievers, but the Navy SEALs prefer […]
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Walk and Wag for Veterans 2018
This Veterans Day Weekend have a great time while also making a real difference in the lives of disabled veterans at the 6th Annual Walk and Wag for Veterans! Taking place this Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at Great Brook Farm State Park (984 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA), the 6th Annual […]
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The Screaming Skull Asteroid
The Screaming Skull Asteroid is coming to an orbit near you! No, this isn’t the name of Asa’s fantasy rock band. This is an actual asteroid headed our way. Cruising at a distance of 24 million miles away from Earth, the Screaming Skull Asteroid will be passing by us on November 11, 2018. However, before you […]
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Hope Woods, Kennebunkport, ME
Located in the heart of Kennebunkport, Maine, Hope Woods is a dog friendly, hidden treasure that feels like a world away. Consisting of 72 acres and located behind Hope Cemetery, the well maintained and marked trails are an easy, tranquil 2 mile hike, through forest, fields, and wetlands. On the day we visited we followed […]
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Lost Invitation
Asa here. Everyone has that one socially awkward friend that you love dearly, but they’re definitely not the life of the party. Maybe they’re a bit too loud. Or perhaps they are very opinionated. Whatever the reason, when it comes to party invitations, theirs is inevitably “lost in the mail.” Well for me, that friend […]
