The ultimate doggie treat: a Mammoth Lakes adventure
Photo by Visit Mammoth.
There are few spots better to vacation with your dog than majestic
Mammoth Lakes. The landscape is breathtaking, the adventures are epic, and the people, trails, and
accommodations couldn’t be more dog-friendly. So whether you’re looking for a winter excursion or a summer mountain escape, here are some activities to consider with your dog in Mammoth Lakes.
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Splash time! Summer is the season for water dogs
Go ahead, both of you. Get wet! Summer is here; time to dip paws and toes in the water, if not go for an all-out swim (if your dog likes to fetch, now’s the time to throw those balls into the lake or waves). It’s not all about the coast, of course. Here are some suggestions for water dogs - both dogs and their people.
Dogs prance on water at Mammoth Lakes!
Pet-friendly is the keyword in this neck of the Sierra, and if you and your pup are looking for liquid refreshment, there’s almost no end to the places the two of you can splash around (they don’t call it Mammoth Lakes for nothing). Make a base camp at dog-friendly lodging in or near town or in nearby June Lake. Travel the 16-mile June Lake Loop and check out four road-accessible lakes—June, Gull Silver and Grant—and others that are hike-in only. more »
Water dog at the Little River Inn. Photo by Brendan McGuigan.
Ah, Mendocino! This Northern California county’s beautiful stretch of coastline is a perfect place to retreat to in summertime, especially when the Central Valley is a bit warmer (don’t forget a sweatshirt—you may need it). And you can’t choose a more beguiling place to stay than super dog-friendly Little River Resort & Spa, perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific. As far as water and your dog goes, check out their popular Water Dog package. more »
Maya resting below Whiskeytown Falls. Photo by Dave Kendrick.
Want to make tracks somewhere new with your pup? Upstate California holds many tail-wagging surprises. The city of Redding is the gateway to this big, diverse and largely dog-friendly region. A river runs through it —the Sacramento River, to be exact— and the Sacramento River National Recreation Trail is the place to start exploring. more »
Maya chasing the sun at Pismo Beach, SLO. Photo by Dave Kendrick.
California’s Central Coast starts in dog-friendly Santa Cruz County and winds some 350 miles south to Ventura County, just north of L.A. Yes, the famous coastal Highway 1 provides lots of mesmerizing scenery (and dog-friendly beaches) along the way, but there’s so much else to see and do that you might prefer to make base camp with your four-legged friend and just chill for a few days somewhere along the route. more »
Hopland
Doggie Days at Hopland Tap House
July 9, 2022 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
13351 US-101, Hopland, California 95449
Map & directions
Graeagle
High Sierra Animal Rescue Pints For Pups
July 23, 2022 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
67007 CA Hwy. 70, Graeagle, California 96103
Map & directions
Hopland
Doggie Days at Hopland Tap House
August 13, 2022 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
13351 US-101, Hopland, California 95449
Map & directions
Olympic Valley
2022 Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest
August 13, 2022 to August 14, 2022
2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
1960 Olympic Vly Rd., Olympic Valley, California 96146
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It's Winter: Dogs and Mushrooms Alert
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A few years ago, the
Pet Health Network reported that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s dog sadly died of mushroom poisoning. On Instagram, he left an important message that resonates today as much as it did then:
“This mushroom happened to have a lethal toxicity and within hours it was rapidly destroying [Brutus’] liver and immune system to the point of no return.
We encourage all of you out there to be mindful of mushrooms in your yards, parks or anywhere outside your dogs play. What looks innocent, can be deadly to your lil' family members…”
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