Sacramento’s dog-friendly outdoor dining scene

Photo by Alison Pang.

Sacramento’s restaurant scene, is in full bloom; heated dining tents and patios have sprung up all over town, and with the weather generally mild, dog-friendly patio dining is ramping up for the season. Read more.

El Dorado County’s adventure loop

Lola and Leroy on an adventure in Gold Country. Photo by M. Miller.

Lola and Leroy on an adventure in Gold Country. Photo: M. Miller Next time you can wrangle a weekend away in Gold Country, head east on Highway 50, exit at El Dorado Hills Boulevard and drive through 10 miles of suburbia to the intersection with Green Valley Road. Put your vehicle in explorer gear and keep going: the name changes to Salmon Falls Road and the asphalt narrows into a two-lane track traversing the rugged terrain northeast of Folsom Lake. Read more.

Wandering El Dorado County

Gus at Echo Lake. Photo: Kat Stan (CC) El Dorado County is one of the state’s most diverse when it comes to beguiling attractions. From dog-friendly wineries and hip historic towns to sparkling lakes (most notably Lake Tahoe), snowy mountains and distinctive lodging, this is one of California’s most visited destinations. Read more.