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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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The Secret Garden, Kennebunk, ME

Nestled behind the Evergreen Cemetery in Kennebunk, Maine, is dog friendly hiking at The Secret Garden.  Although the name conjures up images from Frances Hodgson Burnett’s novel about an English garden, there isn’t one at The Secret Garden Preserve in Kennebunk.  What it does offer is a hidden oasis for hiking just minutes from the […]

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Alewive Woods Preserve, Kennebunk, ME

Alewive Woods Preserve in Kennebunk, Maine is a great place for dog friendly hiking with a refreshing pond at its heart.  Owned by the Kennebunk Land Trust, Alewive Woods Preserve consists of over 625 acres of land and a 45-acre pond at its center.  The 2.5 mile trail is well marked and winds its way through […]

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McIntire Highlands Preserve, York, ME

McIntire Highlands Preserve in York, Maine is the prefect place to spend the day hiking with your dog. Maintained by the York Land Trust and consisting of approximately 416 acres, the McIntire Highlands Preserve boasts some of the oldest trees in York County.  There is also historical evidence of how the land was used by […]

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Hiking Safety During Hunting Season

Autumn is finally here, and with it comes the lure of going on a hike to enjoy the beautiful foliage.  However, it is important to remember the majority of the trails reviewed here by Living With a Golden, are also popular hunting locations.  But with a little advance planning, you can still safely enjoy the […]

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Kennebunk Plains – Kennebunk, ME

The Kennebunk Plains, located in Kennebunk, Maine, is a tranquil location to walk your dog.  Consisting of approximately 2,000 acres, the miles of sandy trails offer easy walking over gently rolling hills, through grasslands, blueberry barrens, pine heaths, and swampland. The Kennebunk Plains is home to many unique  and rare species of birds, reptiles and […]

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