Russian River Adventures

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Have a dog who loves water? Why not let her serve as first mate in a dog-friendly canoe?  Russian River Adventures, Sonoma County's premiere dog-passionate eco-adventure outfitter, welcomes four-paw passengers in its SOAR inflatable canoes. Since 2003, thousands of dogs and their owners have enjoyed awesome days dog-paddling down the Russian River in these tough and stable crafts. Read more.

Dogtrekker’s best river adventures

Catch a Canoe & Bicycles, Too! in Mendocino.

Among our favorite go-to spots is the languidly flowing stretch of the Russian River around Healdsburg. Russian River Adventures rents dog-friendly inflatable canoes for full-day trips where you can enjoy clear, clean swimming holes and a picnic lunch before catching the shuttle back to town.

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Ruffin’ it in style

Camellia Inn When it comes time to spend the night, Sonoma County has more options than a Dalmatian has spots. Autumn offers great rates at dog-friendly properties in hip and happening Healdsburg. The Best Western Plus Dry Creek Inn, where newly renovated, dog-friendly rooms  go for under $100 a night midweek, is a DogTrekker favorite. The stylish H2hotel just off the downtown plaza serves up filtered water along with pats for its canine guests. Read more.

Who let the dogs in?

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Sonoma County vintners are increasingly courting the dogtrekker demographic special dog-centric events for four–legged friends and the people on the other end of their leashes.  Read more.

Russian with rover

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With the crowds gone and only a few weeks left before the rainy season sets in, the romantic Russian River region beckons. Read more.