We interrupt our regularly scheduled post with this important reminder about rip tides. With Hurricane Earl spinning off the New England coast, there will be rough waves along the beaches this weekend. Meteorologists are predicting 4 to 8 feet swells that will create a rip current risk, and swimmers are advised to take caution. Therefore […]
Today we are sharing with you a short hike we took at the York Land Trust’s headquarters on Near Point Trail. This easy .75 mile loop trail takes you through open fields and dense forest, with lookout points of the salt marsh. To find the trailhead look for the kiosk near their visitor center, and […]
Take a quiet wooded hike at Brave Boat Headwaters Preserve in Kittery, Maine. Located on approximately 60 acres, this 1.5 mile easy walk takes you through dense forest, past wetlands, and over vernal pools, with historic stonewalls crisscrossing the path, reminding you of its early farming history. In fact, you can extend your walk by […]
Maine has a lot of great dog friendly places to go hiking. However, some trails can get crowded this time of year. Therefore today we are sharing a few alternatives that may not be featured on all the “must-see” sites, but are fun dog friendly places to explore. Click on the highlighted name for more […]
For those who have never had the pleasure of asking for directions in the state of Maine, we have a popular saying, “You can’t get there from here.” I’ll pause while you all read that out loud in your best impersonation of a Maine accent. Normally Asa and I share dog friendly places to explore. […]
From the rugged coastline to glacial erratics, Maine’s rocks are interesting places to explore with your dog. These are just a few of our favorite places to visit around the state. Please click on the highlighted name for more information regarding dog rules and directions. Beech Valley Trail, Southwest Harbor: Most people visit Acadia National Park […]
Recently we took a scenic stroll along the Shoreway Trail to Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse in South Portland, Maine. Located on the campus of Southern Maine Community College, this 1.6 miles dog friendly walk will take you along the waterfront, past Willard Beach, to sweeping views of Casco Bay, through what remains of historic Fort […]
As we continue our quest to walk the off-road portions of the Eastern Trail and East Coast Greenway, we visited the South Portland Greenbelt Walkway. The Greenbelt Walkway is the eastern end of the Eastern Trail, and is also part of the route for the East Coast Greenway that goes from one Florida to Maine. […]
Before heading out for a day of sand and surf, be sure to know the dog beach rules! Here is a list of Dog Friendly Beaches, with the dates and times dogs are allowed on beaches in New Hampshire and Maine during the 2022 Summer Season. For more information please click on the highlighted name. […]
You may have heard that one of the dresses Judy Garland wore in the Wizard of Oz is up for auction. The dress was recently found in a box at The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C., after it went missing sometime in the 1980s. What you may not know is that iconic gingham […]
