Dog Friendly Trails
Dog friendly hiking trails for you to explore!
NHSPCA Online Auction for the Animals 2021
Tune in for an inspiring livestream event and chance to help animals in need at the NHSPCA’s online Auction for the Animals! This isn’t just another doggone virtual event, the New Hampshire SPCA’s annual auction is a gala fundraiser! Bid on stunning collectibles, breathtaking trips, unforgettable experiences, and more in both their livestream and online […]
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Asa Is A Punk Rocker
Asa here. In the past I’ve written song parodies in rock, pop, country, and even a few holiday classics. Today I’m expanding my range by dabbling in punk. Recently while on a hike at Pawtuckaway State Park, I was reminded of the Ramone’s classic, “Rockaway Beach.” So I began singing… 1,2,3,4! Squeakin’ out a rhythm […]
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Pawtuckaway State Park, Nottingham, NH
Consisting of over 32 miles of trails, Pawtuckaway State Park in Nottingham, New Hampshire is a popular place to go hiking. However, before you bring your pup, you need to be familiar with the dog rules. Dogs are allowed on-leash on the TRAILS ONLY from May 1 – September 30. Dogs are NOT permitted at […]
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Hiking with Dogs Hunting Season Safety Reminder
Today, November 1st, is opening day for deer hunting in Maine. With so many dogs taking their families outside to enjoy the many hiking trails Maine has to offer, it is important to remember that the majority of the Dog Friendly Trails reviewed here by Living with a Golden also allow hunting. Therefore, before heading out […]
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If You Go Down to the Woods Today…
It is the moment everyone has been waiting for, or at least Asa’s been waiting for all year, our big Halloween costume reveal for 2021! Oh sure you probably recognize these costumes from last year, but with ones so perfect for our personalities can you blame us for reusing them? “If you go down to […]
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Chirp, Chirp, Chirp, Quoth the Golden, “Nevermore!”
Chirp…chirp…chirp… ‘Tis the wind and nothing more… Quoth the Golden, “Nevermore!” Gather round my friends, and I will share with you my cautionary tale of my descent into madness. It all began just like any other day. Mom and Dad headed out, and Asa and I were settling in for our morning nap. That’s when […]
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Maine’s Suspicious Sea Serpent Sightings
I’m sure you’ve heard of the Loch Ness Monster, or “Nessie” as her friends call her. She is the elusive sea serpent that inhabits Scotland’s Loch Ness. But did you know Maine also has a mysterious monster swimming off of our shores too? In fact reports of suspicious sea serpent sightings have spanned hundreds of […]
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Ghost Meadow Commons, Wells, Maine
Spoiler alert – Ghost sightings are NOT common at Ghost Meadow Wildlife Commons in Wells, Maine. However, what you will see is an extensive marsh, dense forest, and yes a small meadow at this dog friendly trail. It is also the home to wildlife including nesting Great Blue Herons, and deer. The trail is a […]
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Interview with a Spider
Asa here. Today I would like to introduce you to the most misunderstood character of Halloween, the Spider. Seen lurking in the shadows, scurrying across our floors, or clinging to the ceiling, and featured in countless movies and television shows, the Spider is an enduring presence in our lives. But do we really know them? […]
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Halloween Reminder for Friendly Dogs
Asa likes to find the good in everyone, which is great any other time of the year. However, with Halloween right around the corner, I feel it is my responsibility to remind him, and other overly friendly dogs, to beware of monsters. When it comes to making friends on Halloween, Asa’s motto of a “a […]
