Winter is a great time to get out and explore the places that are off-limits to dogs during the summer months. Marginal Way in Ogunquit, Maine is one of those places! This 1.25 mile path is an easy winter walk for dogs, and a wonderful reminder of nature’s beauty in all seasons. The paved walkway […]
Celebrate the New Year by going on a hike with your dog! On January 1, 2018 State Parks across the country will be participating in First Day Hikes. So start off the New Year on the right paw by going on an outdoor adventure. Throughout the day, park rangers, naturalists and volunteers will be sharing […]
Grant’s Meadow at Beaver Dam Heath is a tranquil dog friendly winter hike. Located along the border of Berwick and North Berwick, Maine, the 145 acres of Grant’s Meadow Preserve offers a 3/4 mile hike that loops through uplands forest skirting the wetlands heath. Maintained by the Great Works Regional Land Trust, the trail is […]
So between blizzards, injuries, and a deep freeze, Asa and I haven’t been hitting the trails as often as we wanted. However, it’s nice to see based on the visits to LivingwithaGolden.com our readers have been out hiking throughout February! You’ve even surprised us with which Dog Friendly Places were popular. Some we had never thought […]
This past weekend we had the prefect conditions for a dog friendly winter hike: fresh packed snow, no ice, and temperatures hovering between the mid-40s to 50s. But did we go out and enjoy all that a Maine winter wonderland has to offer? Nope! And it’s all Asa’s fault! My little brother is on forced […]
Today I will be sharing with you classic footage from a previous visit to Alewive Woods Preserve in Kennebunk, Maine. It isn’t often that Humans are fortunate enough to witness Golden Wolves in their natural habitat. Even fewer are privileged to witness their primordial dance. Note the intricate choreography with each move showing their innate […]
With over 40 miles of trails, Mount Agamenticus in York, Maine offers a variety of options for dog friendly winter hikes. On our most recent visit, in honor of our Golden Retriever’s 5th birthday, we hiked to the top of Second Hill with it’s elevation of 555 feet. To get to Second Hill begin at […]
One of our favorite places for a dog friendly winter hike is Orris Falls in South Berwick, Maine. Following an abandoned colonial road, the Orris Falls network of trails offers a variety of hiking options. During the winter we prefer to hike the Big Bump trail which leads away from the falls and wetlands area, […]
The Scarborough section of the Eastern Trail is a popular dog friendly winter hike, especially for snowshoers and cross-country skiers…when there is snow! Due to the unusually mild temperatures last week, on Sunday the trails were bare with just a few icy sections. However that made for an easy scenic walk, complete with bird watching […]
A popular trail for a dog friendly winter hike is Highland Farm Preserve in York, Maine. Consisting of 151 acres, Highland Preserve’s trails are clearly marked and of varied terrain that take you past wetlands, through forest, and up to scenic outcroppings. The Barred Owl Trail (white) and Ridge Trail (red) are steep and can be […]
