Dog Friendly Trails
Dog friendly hiking trails for you to explore!
Chuck Billy’s Pride
I did it! I grew an apple! Ok, so technically my William’s Pride Apple Tree grew the apple. But it’s my tree and my apple! The Deer didn’t win! Earlier this summer the Delinquent Deer not only ate the leaves off my little tree, they snapped some of the branches completely off. I thought for […]
Flying Mountain, Southwest Harbor, ME
Flying Mountain in Southwest Harbor, Maine is a dog friendly hike with beautiful views of Somes Sound and descends to a secluded rocky beach at Valley Cove. Part of Acadia National Park, Flying Mountain is their lowest peak at 284 feet above sea level, with a steep moderate to difficult trail to the summit. The […]
Imaginary Friend’s Evil Doppelgänger
It’s no secret that Mom and Dad are big fans of ghost shows. So while at our rental beach cottage, Asa and I came up with a little plan to scare them. It was suppose to be harmless good fun, until the tables were turned and Asa was the one who got scared! His Imaginary […]
My Lobster Tale
Now I’m not positive, but I believe it is a residency requirement in Maine that everyone, dogs included, need to eat so many pounds of lobster per year. This rule especially holds true for Mainers who choose to spend their vacations in their home state as well. Ok, I may be wrong. However, I didn’t […]
Cat and Dog First Aid Class
We at Living with a Golden strongly believe that knowing the basics of Pet First Aid and CPR is important for all dog owners. On Saturday, September 30, 2017, a class on Red Cross Cat and Dog First Aid and CPR will be offered through the Scarborough Adult Learning Center by Bobby Silcott. Bobby Silcott […]
All on this Adventure Together
The goal for our vacation was to enjoy the “quiet side” of Acadia National Park, exploring trails off the beaten path away from the more popular attractions. However, it didn’t take long for us to notice no matter how remote the trail, solitary hikers would find us, and inevitably stop to admire Asa and myself. […]
Lamoine Beach, Lamoine, ME
If you’re looking for a dog friendly beach away from the crowds of Acadia, we recommend Lamoine Beach Park. Located in Lamoine, Maine, this small and rocky beach offers the calm waters of Frenchman Bay, and views of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island. In addition, there is a picnic area with grills making this […]
Vacationing with Humans
Mom and Dad are creatures of habit. Therefore, once a year Asa and I like to shake things up by taking them on vacation. So last week we surprised Mom and Dad by heading to Acadia National Park in Maine for an adventure! Now when traveling with Humans, especially Helicopter Dog Parents, it is important […]
Chuck Billy and the Beanstalk
I’m pleased to say for the first time our little garden is overflowing with tomatoes! As I anxiously await for them to ripen, I thought I’d share with you one of Mom’s favorite stories about the time Dad accidentally planted magic beans, forcing me to add patrolling for Giants to my watch dog duties. Back […]
Ales for Tails 2017
Mark your calendars for Maine’s only dog friendly beer festival, Ales for Tails! Hosted by the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, the fun takes place on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Thompson’s Point (1 Thompson Point Road, Portland, ME), and features locally-brewed beers, food truck delicacies, music, and activities […]