Tag Archives: 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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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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Wolfe’s Neck, Freeport, ME

Get in touch with your inner wolf at Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park in Freeport, Maine.  Consisting of over 200 acres, Wolfe’s Neck offers an extensive network of dog friendly hiking trails.  The well marked trails are an easy hike with beautiful views of Casco Bay and the Harraseeket River.  It is also a popular location […]

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Wolfe’s Neck – Freeport, ME

Get in touch with your inner wolf at Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park in Freeport, Maine.  Consisting of over 200 acres, Wolfe’s Neck offers an extensive network of dog friendly hiking trails.  The well marked trails are an easy hike with beautiful views of Casco Bay and the Harraseeket River.  It is also a popular location […]

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Beech Mountain Trail, Southwest Harbor, ME

Beech Mountain Trail in Southwest Harbor, Maine is a dog friendly hike with breathtaking views.  Part of Acadia National Park, Beech Mountain Loop Trail is a 1.2 mile moderate hike.  At the trail junction the left (eastern loop) is the most direct trail to the summit, with a steep climb up over large boulders.  The […]

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