Tag Archives: Dog Hiking

Fall Hiking Dog Safety

Fall in New England is a great time to go hiking.  However, it is important to remember that the majority of the Dog Friendly Trails reviewed here by Living with a Golden also allow hunting.  By taking safety precautions, being aware of your surroundings, giving the hunters their space, and remembering your hiking etiquette, you and […]

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Otherworldly New England Dog Friendly Hikes

Whether it was just a haunting feeling about where we were hiking, or perhaps an unnerving vibe that kept us on edge looking over our shoulders, these dog friendly places are not your average New England hikes.  To learn more about these otherworldly adventures, including directions, weather forecast, and photos, please click on the highlighted […]

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Sears Island, Searsport, ME

Sears Island is 940 acres of open fields, mixed forest, wetlands, sandy beach, rocky beach, cliffs, streams, salt marshes, and bay.  In short, it is a dog friendly paradise!  Connected to Searsport, Maine by a causeway, the island is crisscrossed with approximately 6 miles of trails ranging from easy to moderate.  Making Sears Island an […]

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Sears Island – Searsport, ME

Sears Island is 940 acres of open fields, mixed forest, wetlands, sandy beach, rocky beach, cliffs, streams, salt marshes, and bay.  In short, it is a dog friendly paradise!  Connected to Searsport, Maine by a causeway, the island is crisscrossed with approximately 6 miles of trails ranging from easy to moderate.  Making Sears Island an […]

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Hiking with Chickens

Now that Mom and Dad’s summer school training is over, we’re gearing up to hit the trails to bring you even more Dog Friendly Places to enjoy!  However, before we do, let’s take a stroll down memory lane to the strangest sign we’ve ever seen while hiking.  As you probably guessed, Asa and I spend […]

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Taking the Show on the Road

While out and about accompanying Mom and Dad on errands we drove past Mayor Baxter Woods in Portland, Maine.  Before I could even utter a single bark, Mom voiced exactly what I was thinking.  “This would be a good place to practice our training!”  So after stocking up on bee supplies, we explored this park […]

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Sea to Summit Dogs Day Out

Summer is a great time to get out and enjoy the many dog friendly places that New England has to offer.  From sea to summit, here are a few of our favorite places to spend the day with our dogs.  To plan your next dog day out, including directions, parking, current weather and more, please […]

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Beech Valley Trail, Southwest Harbor, ME

Most people go to Acadia National Park for mountain top views and the scenic coastline.  However, if you’re looking for a different perspective we recommend Beech Mountain Valley Trail in Southwest Harbor, Maine.  This dog friendly trail is an easy to moderate hike through dense forest, on a boulder strewn trail, with interesting rock formations […]

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Beech Valley Trail – Southwest Harbor, ME

Most people go to Acadia National Park for mountain top views and the scenic coastline.  However, if you’re looking for a different perspective we recommend Beech Mountain Valley Trail in Southwest Harbor, Maine.  This dog friendly trail is an easy to moderate hike through dense forest, on a boulder strewn trail, with interesting rock formations […]

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