Asa’s World Tour of Maine is BACK! We are kicking off our fall tour with our first stop in China, Maine! Alright true confessions, settled in 1774 and incorporated in 1818, China, Maine is NOT named for the country. Instead legislator, Japheth Wasburn, wanted to name the town “Bloomville.” But residents of nearby Bloomfield, which was […]
Bret Michaels of Poison and Dee Snider of Twisted Sister came to Maine this past weekend as part of the Parti-Gras 2.0 tour. Once again though, my manager, Chuck Billy, neglected to get me an invite. Regardless, I noticed Bret and Dee have some down time before their next show, so had my people got […]
Wild blueberry season has arrived in Maine! Whether you mix them in with your kibble, eat them as a snack, or use them in a favorite treat recipe, now is the time to enjoy these nutritious powerhouse berries. Filled with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, blueberries are a perfect low calorie treat for dogs. In fact, […]
They say, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” So in Rome, Maine, that means taking a hike up French Mountain. Maintained by the 7 Lakes Alliance, this dog friendly hike is moderate on the paws with spectacular views of the surrounding lakes and mountains. At an elevation of 716 feet, the loop trail […]
This week your roaming band of rovers on Asa’s World Tour of Maine are in Rome, Maine. Settled around 1780 by a person from Lebanon, Maine, Rome was incorporated in 1804 and named for the ancient Italian city. Although as far as I can tell, this tranquil community has very little, if anything, in common […]
In 1607, when Jamestown, Virginia was just getting its footing, another brave group of settlers set off for the coast of Maine to establish Popham Colony in what is today’s Phippsburg. Granted a charter by King James I, under the direction of the Virginia Company, approximately 120 colonists dropped anchor at what is now the […]
This week Asa’s World Tour of Maine is coming to you from Bath! Located near the mouth of the Kennebec River, this area first attracted European settlers in 1607 at the nearby Popham colony. Alright, so they barely lasted a year before heading back to England. However, not to be deterred, more Europeans eventually returned […]
Vaughan Woods and Historic Homestead in Hallowell, Maine consists of approximately 3 miles of trails perfect for a variety of adventures from a leisurely dog walk, to steeper terrain for more adventurous pups. This property was owned by the Vaughan family for seven generations since the 1700s, and used for a variety of purposes from […]
Today we are starting Asa’s World Tour of Maine 2024 in Wales! According to Maine: An Encyclopedia, it was settled sometime around 1773 by European colonists from Wales in Great Britain, and incorporated as a town in 1816. I also found a reference that it was once briefly called Bloomingboro in 1780, but officially changed […]
We are excited to announce that Asa’s World Tour of Maine 2024 will be heading out on the road this week! Just like last year’s successful world tour, we will be visiting places in Maine named for countries and famous cities around the globe. Along the way, there will be exploring dog friendly places, hiking, […]