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 […]
Sandy Point Beach Park and Trails in Stockton Springs, Maine is a dog friendly romp through maritime history. Consisting of approximately 100 acres, this park has a long stretch of sandy beach, as well as almost two miles of trails through fields, woodlands and marsh. Located on French’s Point where the Penobscot River enters Penobscot […]
Sandy Point Beach Park and Trails in Stockton Springs, Maine is a dog friendly romp through maritime history. Consisting of approximately 100 acres, this park has a long stretch of sandy beach, as well as almost two miles of trails through fields, woodlands and marsh. Located on French’s Point where the Penobscot River enters Penobscot […]
You won’t find gold at Fort Knox in Prospect, Maine. But if you’re lucky you may see Golden Retrievers at this dog friendly historic site. Constructed between 1844 and 1864 Fort Knox is Maine’s first fort entirely built of granite. Yet it was never completed. Today it is one of the best-preserved military fortifications on […]
You won’t find gold at Fort Knox in Prospect, Maine. But if you’re lucky you may see Golden Retrievers at this dog friendly historic site. Constructed between 1844 and 1864 Fort Knox is Maine’s first fort entirely built of granite. Yet it was never completed. Today it is one of the best-preserved military fortifications on […]
Labor Day Weekend is a great time to explore dog friendly Acadia National Park in Maine. With trails ranging from easy to difficult there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The following are just a few of the trails we hiked during our visit last year, and most are located on the “quiet side” of Acadia […]
I wouldn’t recommend Mayor Baxter Woods in Portland, Maine as a destination to spend the day. However, if you’re in the area, and looking for a dog friendly place to stretch your legs, this urban park is great place to visit. Consisting of 30 acres, this park offers .75 miles of trails winding through the […]
In honor of Independence Day, here are a few historic sites with a patriotic past that are dog friendly. To plan your visit, including directions, weather forecast, photos and more, please click on the highlighted name. Also for more historic locations, please visit our Dog Friendly Places page, where you’ll find dog beaches, hiking trails, […]
While many of our friends are away this week for tail wagging adventures, I thought I’d share our tale from when our vacation started out like a Stephen King novel! This adventure happened back in 2016, when we explored the Bold Coast of Maine. Don’t worry, unlike most of Steph King novels, this one has […]
Summer is a great time to get out and enjoy the many dog friendly places that New England has to offer. From sea to summit, here are a few of our favorite places to spend the day with our dogs. To plan your next dog day out, including directions, parking, current weather and more, please […]