You don't need the high passes to enjoy the Eastern Sierra in spring. Highway 395 stays open all year, and Lone Pine, Bishop, Convict Lake, the June Lake Loop, and Mono Lake come to life in May and June with…
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From Mammoth Lakes's gondola rides and Devil's Postpile to Bishop's famous bakery and the ancient bristlecone pines, the Eastern Sierra is packed with dog-friendly stops. Continue south to Lone Pine, gateway to Death Valley and classic Western movie country.
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Mono Lake's otherworldly tufa towers and Lee Vining's gateway to Yosemite's Tioga Road highlight this stretch of the Eastern Sierra. Don't miss the Saddlebag Lake Loop Trail or the famous Whoa Nellie Deli, where road food reaches gourmet heights.
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Fall is prime time for a scenic drive through California's mountains with your dog. Three standout routes cross the Sierra and Cascades, from the twisting Ebbetts Pass to Yosemite's Tioga Road and the 500-mile Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway.
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The drive from Mammoth Lakes back to Sacramento crosses Tioga Pass through Yosemite National Park at nearly ten thousand feet. Pack a lunch for a stop at Tenaya Lake and soak in 59 miles of jaw-dropping Sierra scenery before descending…
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A dog-friendly road trip through the High Sierra follows the Golden Chain Highway through Gold Country, crosses Yosemite via Tioga Pass and heads south on Highway 395 past Mono Lake, Mammoth Lakes and the ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest near Bishop.
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The drive to Yosemite through the east entrance via Highway 120 and scenic Highway 395 is a destination in itself. Mono Lake, Lee Vining, and the off-leash trails around Saddlebag Lake offer stunning Sierra scenery your dog can actually enjoy.
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The Yosemite Region spans four gateway counties, each with its own dog-friendly highlights. From Merced River hikes in Mariposa County to Gold Rush history in Tuolumne County, the journey can be as rewarding as the destination.
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Highway 395 through Mono County opens a world of dog-friendly adventure in the Eastern Sierra. From Mono Lake's strange beauty to hiking at Devil's Postpile and exploring the ghost town of Bodie, every stop rewards curious pups and their people.
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Tiny Lee Vining sits at the gateway to Mono Lake's otherworldly tufa towers and Yosemite's Tioga Pass. Leashed dogs can explore the national forest scenic area, and nearby Twenty Lakes Basin offers Yosemite-caliber scenery without the park's pet restrictions.
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