Dog Friendly Trails
Dog friendly hiking trails for you to explore!
Veterans’ Companion and Service Dog Programs
Today is Veterans Day, a time to honor and thank those who have served in the military for their sacrifices and dedication. Yet for many the battle may continue long after their service to our country. Every day 22 Veterans take their own lives in the United States. These Veterans served our country and then […]
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Right Place, Wrong Time, Belgrade, Maine
After visiting Vienna, Asa’s World Tour of Maine next rolled into nearby Belgrade. First settled in 1774, it was incorporated as Belgrade in 1796, named after the largest city in Serbia, and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe and the world. However, exactly why that name was chosen for this Maine town remains a mystery […]
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Vienna, Maine Waits for You
As Billy Joel once sang, “When will you realize Vienna waits for you?” Well wait no longer! This week’s stop on Asa’s World Tour of Maine takes us to Vienna! Settled in 1786, and incorporated in 1802, Vienna, Maine is named for the capital of Austria. Why that name was chosen by Daniel Morrill, who […]
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Careless Kibble: A Time Change Song
Well once again Daylight Saving Time has come to an end, leaving dogs across the country in a state of confusion. We may have gained an hour by turning the clocks back, but our meals are now served late. Why do humans insist on changing dinnertime? Don’t they know that Golden Retrievers run on Golden […]
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Dog Safety During Deer Hunting Season
Don’t be so quick to put away your orange clothing, now that Halloween is over. Deer hunting season officially begins in Maine, as well as other states. Many of the dog friendly trails we’ve reviewed allow hunting. Therefore, here is our annual reminder to wear blaze-orange and other safety precautions to take when hiking with […]
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Chuck Billy and Asa’s Costumes 2024
It’s the moment everyone has been waiting for, well except Chuck Billy, our 2024 Halloween costumes reveal! This year’s theme is favorite things! No one loves spinach more than me and Popeye. So I’m Popeye the Sailor Dog! No matter where I am in the house, I will come running if I know Mom is […]
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Did You See That?
Last night something strange happened when Mom was saying good night to us. It wasn’t something we noticed in the moment, but later when reviewing the photos she took, we all saw that she captured something moving in the series of photos. For you see, Mom was taking a photo of my annoyance that despite […]
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Devil’s Head Conservation Area, Calais, Maine
This week for Asa’s World Tour of Maine we return to Calais to explore the Devil’s Head Conservation Area. Unlike other sites we’ve visited in New England named by early settlers for the Devil himself, this is NOT one of those places. In fact, “Devil’s Head” is an English corruption of the name early French […]
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Not So Special Delivery
There goes the UPS delivery person, after dropping off the last minute touches Asa needed for our Halloween costumes. I wish Mom let me out so I could refuse delivery. Recently a friend reminded me of the time I went to extreme measures to try to prevent my Halloween costume from being delivered. Spoiler Alert: […]
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A Visit to Stephen King’s Home
We would be remiss if on Asa’s World Tour of Maine we didn’t stop at the house of another celebrity who calls this state home. A celebrity who has inspired countless rock stars with his books and movies, namely Stephen King! Author of more than 60 books, hundreds of short stories, and known as the […]
