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2024 Go California Photo Contest winners

Hundreds of you entered DogTrekker’s 2024 Go California Photo Contest, and thousands voted for images of four-legged travel influencers enjoying lakes, beaches, parks and trails across the Golden State. This annual competition spotlights the very good boys and girls who inspire us all to get out and explore. And as 2024 winds down, it’s the perfect time to start dreaming about next year’s adventures. Read story.

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Two Pomeranians waving in front of Yosemite. Photo by Ivy Chen.
Best of Show Winner: Biscuit & Maddie waving from Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park. Photo by Ivy Chen.

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A woman and a man stand outside, each holding the leash of a dog at a busy California dog park. They exchange smiles as their dogs—one black and one brown—sniff and play together. Autumn leaves scatter around them, with city buildings providing the backdrop. Two benches are nearby, adding to the pleasant atmosphere.

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A brown dog with floppy ears walks on a leaf-covered path in an autumn forest. The trees around have orange and yellow leaves, creating a warm atmosphere. The dog sniffs the ground as it moves along the trail.

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Where to stay and play in Big Bear this fall

Big Bear Lake sparkles as summer transitions to autumn and the leaves start turning yellow, orange and red. Warm, sun-soaked …
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woman with wine sits at table with dog

Affordable hotels with dog-friendly amenities

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Explore California

Photo by Samantha Georges

Mendocino County

Maya at the Sacramento River near Redding. Photo by Dave Kendrick

Redding

Maya and her crew that follows at Lagoon Valley Park.

Vacaville

A golden Labrador retriever in Yosemite

Yosemite Mariposa County

A friendly canine is playfully positioned in the forefront, with the iconic dome of a majestic government edifice elegantly looming in the background. - Dogtrekker

Sacramento

I Love Calistoga sign

Calistoga

Beagle sits on sand dune wearing goggles with blue sky

Desert Region

A cheerful woman, comfortably seated on a sturdy concrete bench amidst the vibrant green hues of an inviting park. Her hand firmly grips the leash, attached to an elated canine companion who is captivated by the sights and sounds around them. - Dogtrekker

Greater Palm Springs

A woman sits on the back of a boat with her dog at Big Bear Lake.

Big Bear Lake

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Golden Retriever in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

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Two Pomeranians waving in front of Yosemite. Photo by Ivy Chen.

2024 Go California Photo Contest winners

Hundreds of you entered DogTrekker’s 2024 Go California Photo Contest, and thousands voted for images of four-legged travel influencers enjoying lakes, beaches, parks and trails across the Golden State. This annual competition spotlights the very good boys and girls who inspire us all to get out and explore. And as
Read more
A woman lifts a small white dog from a van marked "Compassion Without Borders." Nearby, two people—one in a plaid shirt and the other in a blue staff shirt—watch. The cages inside the van and trees in the background suggest that this organization rescues dogs from Mexico.

Compassion Without Borders rescues 28 dogs in mission to Mexico

As the summer sun bakes California, the highways are dotted with camper vans bound for adventure. But for Moncho and Dr. Christi Camblor, founders of Compassion Without Borders, the call of the road has a deeper purpose. This June, they embarked on a grueling journey, loading up their van with
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