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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.

Is the dog park the new dating scene in California?

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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.

Five things you probably didn’t know about dogs

Dogs are often called “man’s best friend,” and for good reason. They are loyal, loving, and endlessly fascinating creatures. While …
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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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Affordable hotels with dog-friendly amenities

Vacaville’s central location makes it an easy, budget-friendly home base for all sorts of Northern California adventures …

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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
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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