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Grab your leash and head out to explore some of New England's most beautiful sandy beaches. Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, Maine beaches are pet friendly year round with some restrictions during summer months. Click the links below for more information.
If sand between your paws is not your thing, head to Rogers Pond or to the Kennebunk Dog Park for some off leash fun. Or, strut your mutt down Ocean Avenue in Kennebunkport or on Summer Street in Kennebunk. Take in the sights, sounds and smells of life in Maine!
If you enjoy kayaking and your dog does too, Kayak Excursions in Kennebunkport offers rentals and tours. You and your best friend can explore Southern Maine's beautiful coastline on your own in state-of-the-art equipment or you can sign up for one of their many guided tours. They even offer free kayak delivery! Kayak Excursions is pet friendly as long as you and your pooch are both comfortable with the adventure. Need gear? Kayak Excursions will hook you up with everything you need but please make sure your dog is prepared too. Scalawags offers PFDs, sunscreen, collapsible water bowls and other paddling essentials. Click here for more information about kayaking in Southern Maine.
Conveniently located right in Lower Village Kennebunk (from Kennebunkport, just go over the bridge and take a left toward Federal Jacks), Coastal Maine Kayak offers equipment rentals as well as many guided tour options. Coastal kayaking, eco tours, sunset tours, overnight excursions are just a few of the options offered. They will even design a custom tour for individuals or groups. Coastal Maine Kayak is also your go-to place for instructional programs such as safety and rescue clinics and Maine preparatory guide courses. Please visit their website or stop by the shop for more information and to schedule your tour! If you would like to bring your dog on an excursion, please make sure he/she is comfortable in the water and around boats. Coastal Maine Kayak will be happy to discuss your needs during the reservation process. Be sure to tell Ed, CMK's mascot, we sent ya!
Delight yourself and your canine companion with a walk along this one-mile trail through pinewoods and saltwater tidal marshes. You never know what you will see!
We're so lucky to have such a nice dog park within our community. It is the perfect place to exercise your dog any time of the day, year round. Stop by and check it out! The Kennebunk Dog Park logo was designed and donated by local wildlife and pet portrait artist, Carol Santora.
The Kennebunk Land Trust has over 3,400 acres of forest, fields and waterways throughout Kennebunk, Arundel and Lyman. Many of the Land Trust's Preserves offer trails for hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and limited mountain biking. Click here for property maps including trail access and parking information.
The Kennebunkport Conservation Trust has an extensive trail system and plans for considerable expansion. Trails vary in length, width, topography and use. Some are conducive to bird watching and viewing wildlife, others for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. All trails are limited to non-motorized vehicles. Visit the Trust's website for the most up-to-date trail information.
Looking for an adventure? Take a scenic whale watching or lobster cruise in The Gulf of Maine aboard Nick's Chance or Kylie's Chance. Don't forget your camera!
Need transportation around KPT but don't want to deal with parking? Call Hydi Drive Professional Driving Service. They offer shuttle service around the area as well as airport transportation. Take your pup for a ride to Scalawags in style in Hydi Drive's seven passenger stretch golf cart limousine!
Treat yourself to a scenic carriage ride through Kennebunkport. Your trip along our quaint streets will take you by some of the area's most notable historic inns.
Meet Ed...
Coastal Maine Kayak When Ed isn't sitting around looking so dapper, he's helping out at Coastal Maine Kayak. Ed can hook you up with all of your kayaking needs including coastal tours around Southern Maine. Tell him his friends across the river at Scalawags sent ya.
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1. Fresh water 2. Waste bags 3. Sunscreen and bug repellent for you and your dog! 4. Sunglasses and hat for you (and your dog if he is really cool) 5. Ball, flying disk or other interactive toy 6. Cell phone 7. Camera 8. Clean towels 9. First-aid kit 10. Parking permit!
