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 […]
Winter weather may be lingering here in Maine, but that isn’t keeping us from looking forward to summer by looking back to our Acadia National Park adventure last year! Here is a trail we explored in the fall, but haven’t shared with you yet. The Lower Harbor Trail on the Schoodic Peninsula in Winter Harbor, […]
The Lower Harbor Trail on the Schoodic Peninsula in Winter Harbor, Maine is a dog friendly narrow path through the woods following the shoreline of Sargent Point. This easy to moderate trail is approximately a mile one way, but on the day we visited we extended our hike to over 2 miles by making a […]
Gonic Trails in Rochester, NH, is an easy dog friendly hike with scenic views of a waterfall. Consisting of approximately 5 miles of trails, there are three trail options through the forest that lead to Isinglass River. On the day we visited, we followed Locke’s Loop (blue markers / 1.5 miles), then veered off to […]
Gonic Trails in Rochester, NH, is an easy dog friendly hike with scenic views of a waterfall. Consisting of approximately 5 miles of trails, there are three trail options through the forest that lead to Isinglass River. On the day we visited, we followed Locke’s Loop (blue markers / 1.5 miles), then veered off to […]
Hobo Falls Trail in Northfield, Massachusetts is a nice place to visit during the spring thaw and after a heavy rain to enjoy the waterfall. However before visiting, be aware that there are some drawbacks to exploring this trail. Before going on a hike I like to research the trail. Here is what I found […]
Celebrate the New Year by going on a hike with your dog! On January 1, 2018 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 […]
The Anvil Trail on Schoodic Peninsula in Winter Harbor, Maine is a challenging dog friendly hike with breathtaking views. Part of Acadia National Park, the Anvil Trail is a difficult hike with rocky and steep sections up the southeastern side of Schoodic Head. This in and out trail is approximately 1.1 miles, and leads to a […]
The Anvil Trail on Schoodic Peninsula in Winter Harbor, Maine is a challenging dog friendly hike with breathtaking views. Part of Acadia National Park, the Anvil Trail is a difficult hike with rocky and steep sections up the southeastern side of Schoodic Head. This in and out trail is approximately 1.1 miles, and leads to a […]
Ship Harbor Trail, part of Acadia National Park, is an easy dog friendly hike in Southwest Harbor, Maine. This 1.3 miles figure-eight loop located on the “quiet side” of Acadia, skirts the rocky coastline and winds its way through forest. The first loop is an easy hike on a gravel surface, perfect for paws not […]