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Welcome back to Yosemite Mariposa County

Regular DogTrekker readers know we love Yosemite Mariposa County. This special corner of California faced destructive summer wildfires, but the danger has passed. Now, your support will jump-start the community’s recovery. Read story.

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Kessler at Glacier Point, Yosemite. Photo by Annie Nagel.

Explore California

Photo by Samantha Georges

Mendocino County

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

Redding

Cooper on its Beach

Santa Cruz County

Maya and her crew that follows at Lagoon Valley Park.

Vacaville

Dog on beach at Mammoth Lakes

Mammoth Lakes

Mariposa COun ty Dog

Yosemite Mariposa County

Wineries of Santa Clara Valley

Gilroy

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Oakland

Dog in front of Sacramento Capitol

Sacramento

Salvio Pacheco Square. Photo by Visit Concord

Concord

Where to stay

Hit the trail!

Golden Retriever in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Hikes and parks

Water Fun

Kayla cleaning up Carmel Beach. Photo by Dave Kendrick.

Enjoy time with your dog

Find a helping hand

Where to eat

Dog at table

Find your adventure

Fresh air and tail-waggin’ good trails in Redding

DogTrekkers know Redding as “California’s Trail Capital,” thanks to 225 miles of trails found within 15 miles of town. Most of those miles welcome furry best friends, and many are within minutes of Redding’s lodging properties. Read story.

Find your adventure

Yellow lab Maya on the Sacramento River Trail — Maya walking on the Sacramento River Trail. Photo by Roxanne Kendrick.

4-paws promise™

We are on a mission.

It all starts with our 4-Paw Promise™: to deliver local and accurate listings, provide engaging and actionable content and focus on social commitment to the communities we serve. Read story.

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