Dog Friendly Trails
Dog friendly hiking trails for you to explore!
Chuck Billy’s Incident at Exeter
Recently I was asked about my first big interview as a renowned Dog Ufologist. It all happened during my incident at Exeter in 2019. No, I’m not talking about the infamous Incident at Exeter, in which a UFO was spotted in Exeter, New Hampshire on September 3, 1965. I’m referring to my experience at the […]
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The Exeter UFO Festival is Back!
They’re baaaack! After a two year hiatus the Exeter UFO Festival is back! Normally we recommend events that support dog related nonprofits. But the Exeter UFO Festival is our one exception. This festival draws UFO enthusiasts from across the country, and includes presentations by nationally known ufologists. If you’re a human…or even an Alien…I recommend […]
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Good Fences Make Good Goldens
In 1914 Robert Frost published the poem “Mending Wall,” about an age old ritual in the spring where neighbors come together to repair the stone wall separating their properties. Recently we also had to repair our aging fence, which got me thinking about boundaries and why do we need this fence? Something about a human […]
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Near Point Trail, York, Maine
Today we are sharing with you a short hike we took at the York Land Trust’s headquarters on Near Point Trail. This easy .75 mile loop trail takes you through open fields and dense forest, with lookout points of the salt marsh. To find the trailhead look for the kiosk near their visitor center, and […]
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A Reminder to Slow Down
This weekend we received a not so subtle reminder to slow down. On Saturday we were on a mission. With summer nearing an end, and still many things on our to-do list, we were going to do a fundraiser walk at our favorite park, followed by a hike at a place we’ve been meaning to […]
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National Dog Day: 40,000 Years in the Making
In celebration of National Dog Day, come with me as we go back in time to where it all began. No, not as recent as 7 years ago for the start of our blog, Living with a Golden. Even farther back than 1868, when the first Golden Retriever was bred in Scotland. No, I’m taking […]
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National Dog Day Virtual Walk for the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study
Ten years ago, across the country 3,000 Golden Retrievers set off on a mission to end canine cancer by participating in the Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study (GRLS). This groundbreaking study is the largest and most comprehensive prospective canine health study ever undertaken in veterinary medicine in the United States. Its purpose is […]
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Asa’s First Official Soundtrack Recording
Asa here. I did it! I officially recorded my first song! Alright, I admit it is background music, on a corporate gig. But a recording is a recording, and I did it! Dad was recording a short training video for his coworkers. He’s done this before, and to be honest they are really boring that […]
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Brave Boat Headwaters Preserve, Kittery, ME
Take a quiet wooded hike at Brave Boat Headwaters Preserve in Kittery, Maine. Located on approximately 60 acres, this 1.5 mile easy walk takes you through dense forest, past wetlands, and over vernal pools, with historic stonewalls crisscrossing the path, reminding you of its early farming history. In fact, you can extend your walk by […]
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Stinging Reality of a Rock Star
Asa, put down the squeaky ball. We need to have a little chat. As an up-and-coming rock star, you’re going to meet a lot of new “friends” along the way. Some will genuinely have your best interest at heart. Others, not so much. Some may promise you big things to help further your career. Like […]
