Tenaya Lodge – the Yosemite home for you and Fido

Yosemite – Mariposa County’s Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is the destination for you and your dog for a Yosemite adventure. When it comes to dog-friendliness, Tenaya takes the biscuit! The lodge features countless pet-friendly rooms and all of the new Explorer Cabins are pet-friendly. Packages meant to pamper Fido that include dog massages and gourmet treats made by Tenaya’s Executive Chef. There’s even a comfy bed for your furry friend to enjoy next to yours. more »

Diesel, Oliver and Parents at Nick’s Cove

Nick's Cove Specials

What do you get when you cross a national seashore with waterfront lodging in smartly restored historic cabins? Think Nick’s Cove, a boutique hotel on Tomales Bay that just happens to have an attached restaurant and oyster bar serving fresh seafood and other locally-sourced cuisine. more »

The Fido Friendly Yosemite Vacation

Photo: Tenaya Lodge At Yosemite

Leave the city behind, pack up your four-legged best friend, and head to Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, the only full-service dog-friendly resort near Yosemite. Tenaya Lodge is the ideal basecamp for Yosemite adventure and features a multitude of room options, including the new, two-bedroom, Explorer Cabins (complete with bunk bed options for families).  more »

Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe

Photo: Bodie - Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe

Bodie here is a goofball. In a good way. He's also really, really into tennis balls.

Bodie is looking for a cat-free home with lots of tennis balls and people to throw them. Meanwhile, he's enjoying the hospitality of the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe, who also invite you to stop by and throw a few tennis balls for Bodie. more »

Good and Bad of Dog Kisses

By Chris Pitts, RVT, Broadway Animal Hospital

Think your dog may be a good candidate for the Valentine's Day kissing booth? Let's take a quick look at what goes on inside your dog's mouth before you sign him up. more »

Go North, DogTrekkers, Go North!

McCloud Falls / Photo: @cali_and_carly

A month from now, the epic waterfalls of the Shasta-Cascade region in Northern California will be gushing in spectacular fashion. That said, the cascades on the McCloud River —Lower, Middle and Upper—are mind-blowing at any time of year. They’re connected by a 1.5-mile-long trail that deserves leisure exploration. To give yourself time to wander (and take a selfie or three!), hole up at one of dozens of cabin retreats in and around Shasta Lake, the state’s biggest reservoir, and let serendipity be your guide. One of our winter favs just outside Redding are the four dog-friendly Silverthorn Resort cabins. more »

Waves Away With Your Dog on the Central Coast

Sunny Cove Beach County Park / Photo: Jennifer Kornkosar

From Santa Cruz County all the way down to Ventura, California’s Central Coast is a wave-washed mecca for DogTrekkers. You’ll find lots of choices for dog-friendly cabin and cottage lodging as well as tempting properties offered on airbnb.com, vrbo.com, homeaway.com and other home-sharing sites. Here are a few of our favorite retreats up and down this scenic slice of the state. more »

Growling for Guerneville in Sonoma County

Sidewalk Dining at Big Bottom Market in Downtown Guerneville

Sonoma County is one of the biggest pieces of real estate in California, and its treasures span a geographic landscape stretching from the Russian River Valley to coastal communities and beyond. Best bet for you and your tail-wagger, especially in winter: pick a region and settle in for a few days. more »