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Alewive Woods Preserve, Kennebunk, ME

Alewive Woods Preserve in Kennebunk, Maine is a great place for dog friendly hiking with a refreshing pond at its heart.  Owned by the Kennebunk Land Trust, Alewive Woods Preserve consists of over 625 acres of land and a 45-acre pond at its center.  The 2.5 mile trail is well marked and winds its way through […]

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McIntire Highlands Preserve, York, ME

McIntire Highlands Preserve in York, Maine is the prefect place to spend the day hiking with your dog. Maintained by the York Land Trust and consisting of approximately 416 acres, the McIntire Highlands Preserve boasts some of the oldest trees in York County.  There is also historical evidence of how the land was used by […]

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Hiking Safety During Hunting Season

Autumn is finally here, and with it comes the lure of going on a hike to enjoy the beautiful foliage.  However, it is important to remember the majority of the trails reviewed here by Living With a Golden, are also popular hunting locations.  But with a little advance planning, you can still safely enjoy the […]

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Dogtown Woods, Gloucester, MA

Dogtown Woods in Gloucester, Massachusetts is not your average dog friendly hike.  It is an adventure!  Comprised of 3,600 acres, the trails wind their way through the abandoned community of Dogtown, past old cellar holes, overgrown apple orchards, and along forgotten rock wall lined roads.  In addition, hidden amongst the dense woods are large boulders […]

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Dogtown Woods – Gloucester, MA

Dogtown Woods in Gloucester, Massachusetts is not your average dog friendly hike. It is an adventure! Comprised of 3,600 acres, the trails wind their way through the abandoned community of Dogtown, past old cellar holes, overgrown apple orchards, and along forgotten rock wall lined roads. In addition, hidden amongst the dense woods are large boulders […]

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Kingman Farm Trail, Madbury, NH

Kingman Farm Trail in Madbury, New Hampshire offers open fields and wooded trails for dog friendly hiking.  Consisting of 334 acres, there is an extensive trail system ideal for walking your dog, as well as open fields for running and playing.  Owned by the University of New Hampshire and used for educational and research purposes, […]

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Stratham Hill Park – Stratham NH

Stratham Hill Park in Stratham, New Hampshire is very deceiving.  From the parking lot it looks like your average recreational area with designated sports fields and playground.  But follow the trail to the woods, and you’ll find a variety of dog friendly hiking trails to explore.  The trails range from wide smooth paths for easy […]

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