It doesn’t happen often, but occasionally on hikes we come across cars abandoned in the woods. Now we’re talking really old cars, that barely resemble their former self and have slowly become one with nature. Which of course makes us wonder, how they got there on these narrow, forested trails? Such was the case on […]
Hunting season is here, and it is allowed on many of the dog friendly trails we review. Therefore, to keep all of our friends safe, here is a quick reminder of hiking with dogs safety tips. Be a Flashy Dresser: Dogs, when hiking wear a blaze-orange vest! And I don’t mean as a Halloween costume. This is […]
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 […]
Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal, Maine is an easy to moderate dog friendly hike with spectacular views. With over 21 miles of trails, Bradbury Mountain offers hikers a variety of options, ranging from a wide gradual ascent to the summit, to more challenging trails with some steep descents over rock ledges and rock staircases. […]
Spoiler Alert: lions and tigers and elephants are NOT at Stonehouse Forest in Barrington, New Hampshire. Or at least that may be what the previous owner dreamed he would find when he pieced together 50 parcels of land to create his own private exotic game hunting reserve. However, apparently this “European investor” was not familiar […]
After being sidelined for over a year, here is our first new dog trail review for 2021! We visited the Massabesic Experimental Forest in Alfred, Maine. Now as you can probably understand “experimental forest” sure caught my attention. But you’re not going to find mad scientists lurking behind every tree, or monsters running amuck. What […]
As a celebrity, I’ve come to accept that adoring fans can pop up in the most unexpected of places. Yet even I still find myself being taken by surprised sometimes by the lengths they will go through to see me. Case in point, as you may recall earlier this month, while on a hike Asa […]
After months of not hiking to avoid the uptick in traffic on our favorite trails, we finally ventured out. We chose an overcast weekday, with slight flurries, and bone chilling temperatures to go on this adventure in the hopes that the trails wouldn’t be crowded. We also chose a location that offered over one hundred […]
Getting outside to enjoy the many hiking trails Maine has to offer has become a great escape from indoors during the pandemic. However, deer hunting season begins in Maine this weekend. Therefore, it is important to remember that the majority of the Dog Friendly Trails reviewed here by Living with a Golden also allow hunting. By […]
Celebrate the New Year by going on a hike with your dog! On January 1, 2019 State Parks across the country will be participating in First Day Hikes. So start off the New Year on the right paw by going on an outdoor adventure. Throughout the day, park rangers, naturalists and volunteers will be sharing […]
