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Gooch’s Beach, Kennebunk, ME

Gooch’s Beach in Kennebunk, Maine is a good dog friendly beach during the off seasons of spring and fall.  From Labor Day through June 15 dogs are allowed on Gooch’s Beach, off leash, at any time, as long as they are under voice control and the owner is carrying a leash.  However, from June 15 […]

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Winter Hikes: Kennebunk Plains, ME

The Kennebunk Plains, in Kennebunk, Maine offers the perfect cure for cabin fever with wide open landscape for dog friendly winter hiking.  A popular location for snowmobilers, cross country skiers and snowshoers, the miles of gently rolling trails offer easy winter hiking for you and your dog.  Best yet, during the winter dogs do not […]

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Mousam River Wildlife Sanctuary, Kennebunk, ME

The Mousam River Wildlife Sanctuary in Kennebunk, Maine is a serene location for dog friendly hiking.  Located in the center of Kennebunk, just minutes away from the busy downtown, is this tranquil trail.  Owned by the Kennebunk Land Trust, this 38-acre preserve has over 2,400 feet of frontage along the Mousam River, and offers two scenic […]

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Mousam River Wildlife Sanctuary – Kennebunk, ME

The Mousam River Wildlife Sanctuary in Kennebunk, Maine is a serene location for dog friendly hiking. Located in the center of Kennebunk, just minutes away from the busy downtown, is this tranquil trail. Owned by the Kennebunk Land Trust, this 38-acre preserve has over 2,400 feet of frontage along the Mousam River, and offers two […]

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Negutaquit Nature Trails, North Berwick, ME

The Negutaquit Nature Trails in North Berwick offers 55 acres of dog friendly hiking.  Located behind the North Berwick Elementary School, these trails are the most well-marked trails we’ve seen because they are designed to be used by children.  Maintained by volunteers and used by teachers as an outdoor classroom, the trails meander through dense […]

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Negutaquit Nature Trails – North Berwick, ME

The Negutaquit Nature Trails in North Berwick offer 55 acres of dog friendly hiking. Located behind the North Berwick Elementary School, these trails are the most well-marked trails we’ve seen because they are designed to be used by children. Maintained by volunteers and used by teachers as an outdoor classroom, the trails meander through dense […]

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Kittery Town Forest, Kittery, ME

Enjoy dog friendly hiking while exploring the rich history of the Kittery Town Forest in Kittery, Maine.  Located just minutes from the Kittery Outlet Malls, the Kittery Town Forest offers 72 acres of tranquil hiking despite running parallel to busy Route 1.  Once the location of the Kittery Alms House in the nineteenth century, this […]

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