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Sno much fun, on a shoestring budget

California's SNO-Parks offer budget-friendly winter fun for you and your dog. For as little as $15 a day, enjoy skiing, sledding, snowshoeing and romping through snowdrifts at 18 sites scattered across the Sierra from Sierra County to Mammoth Lakes.

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Majestic, dog-friendly California mountain towns

California's mountain towns offer breathtaking trails, crystal-clear lakes, and welcoming communities for dogs and their people. From Tahoe City and South Lake Tahoe to Mammoth Lakes and Big Bear, these high-altitude getaways promise year-round adventure.

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Mammoth Lakes is the ultimate pup-cation

Mammoth Lakes is a year-round paradise for dogs, with countless hiking trails, crystal-clear mountain lakes for swimming, and a town full of dog-loving people and pet-friendly hotels. Summer or winter, your pup will have the adventure of a lifetime here.

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Onward to Mammoth, Bishop, and Lone Pine

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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When and where to go in the Eastern Sierra

The Eastern Sierra is a year-round playground for dogs, but fall steals the show. Late September through mid-October brings California's best foliage, with golden aspens lining streams beneath granite peaks along Highway 395.

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Mammoth Lakes winter woof

Mammoth Lakes welcomes winter DogTrekkers with dozens of dog-friendly lodgings and endless open spaces. Cross-country ski from your cabin at Tamarack Lodge, snowshoe around Convict Lake, or explore miles of plowed trails through stunning Eastern Sierra scenery.

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And SNO it goes

California's 19 Sno-Parks offer affordable plowed parking and trail access for skiing, snowshoeing and sledding with your dog. At just five dollars a day, these snow-zone playgrounds stretch from Sierra County to Mammoth Lakes, with favorites clustered around Lake Tahoe.

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Romp ‘n’ roll at a SNO-park

California's 19 Sno-Park sites offer plowed parking and trails for skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking with your dog across the Sierra. Daily permits cost five dollars, and your California pass also works in Oregon and Idaho. Popular picks include Blackwood Canyon…

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