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 […]
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, […]
I realized we never made a video for our review of Dog Mountain last year! Home of the Stephen Huneck Gallery, Dog Mountain in St. Johnsbury, Vermont is 150 acres on a mountain top with trails, ponds, and fields for dogs and their humans to enjoy year round. There are over two miles of trails […]
Stage Fort Park in Gloucester, Massachusetts is a great dog friendly place to spend the day, with trails, dog park, and two small beaches. Trails range from easy to difficult, with scenic strolls along the shoreline to large boulders to climb with breathtaking views of the harbor. Half Moon Beach is a small sandy beach, […]
Stage Fort Park in Gloucester, Massachusetts is a great dog friendly place to spend the day, with trails, dog park, and two small beaches. Trails range from easy to difficult, with scenic strolls along the shoreline to large boulders to climb with breathtaking views of the harbor. Half Moon Beach is a small sandy beach, […]
This weekend Chuck Billy and Asa went in search of spring at Maudslay State Park in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Spoiler Alert: We didn’t find spring. We did find though a magical winter wonderland filled with all sorts of things to explore for a perfect dog friendly hike. Consisting of 480 acres of historic landscapes including an extensive […]
Today is the first day of spring! However, let’s face it, Mother Nature loves winter and is making it linger. Who knows what she has planned for us in the upcoming weeks? But whatever Mother Nature does we hope you get outside and enjoy all that spring in New England has to offer! So while […]
Happy 198th Birthday State of Maine! On March 15, 1820, Maine separated from Massachusetts to become the 23rd state. That makes Maine 1386 years old in dog years! Now we may be a bit biased because we live here, but Maine is our favorite state! To celebrate Maine’s birthday, we thought we would share some […]
Great Island Common in New Castle, NH is a scenic, dog friendly place to visit during the off-season. Consisting of 32 acres it includes a small sandy beach, rocky shoreline, picnic area, and stone jetty popular for fishing. This is a scenic location to walk your dog with sweeping views of two lighthouses, Whaleback and […]
