Exploring the urban forest

Most visitors to San Francisco never make it to the upper reaches of the Presidio, a 1,500-acre former U.S. Army base transferred to the national park system in 1996. And that’s a doggone shame, especially for DogTrekkers unaware of the 24 miles of trails winding along the Presidio’s coastal bluffs, through shady forests and past historic sites and neighborhoods that seem a world removed from the bustling city below. Read more.

Splash down

The America’s Cup sailing showdown comes to San Francisco this summer and fall, and there’s no reason you and your four-legged friend can’t share the excitement sure to be generated by those high-tech yachts hydroplaning around the bay. They’ll be visible from many vantage points; if you can see the bay, you can watch the races live (although you’ll get better interpretation on TV). Crissy Field, one of San Francisco’s most cherished dog-friendly places, may be inundated by crowds for a few hours on race days, but the rest of the time, Fido can romp off-leash along designated areas of the shoreline. Read more.

Wednesday woofable: the treasure island flea

I admit it, I am always looking for new places to do a little shopping on the weekends. Well, this Wednesday Woofable involves two of my favorite things, my dog and shopping! The Treasure Island Flea is Saturday and Sunday (January 26 and 27) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and it's dog friendly. Read more.

Wednesday woofable: chester and company

The holidays have come and gone and it's time to settle back into the routine of everyday life. If you are like me, you have a little bit of extra moolah burning a hole in your wallet, thank you aunt Connie for putting the gift receipt in the slipper sock box. I have decided I will invest that extra cash in a super cute pendant to remind me of my four-legged friend when I'm at the office and she's off hiking in the sun. Today's Wednesday Woofable features the awesome dog silhouette pendants from Chester & Company.  Read more.

Wednesday woofable: a toy for every dog

Everyone deserves a present on Christmas morning, especially shelter dogs! For today’s Wednesday Woofable we are letting you pick the present. You see, there is an awesome toy drive happening, A Toy For Every Pup. From now until January 15, 2013 ATFEP is collecting new toys to give to shelter dogs in San Francisco.  Read more.