Dog-friendly wineries in Amador County

Amador County, best known for its robust zinfandels, is home to more than 40 tasting rooms in the Shenandoah Valley, Fiddletown, Sutter Creek, Willow Creek and Ione areas. Read more.

Dog-friendly wineries in the gold country

Gold Country - Somerset wine dog California Gold Country hugs the western slope of the Sierra Nevada and is home to hundreds of wineries. Many offer free tastings, intimate access to the winemaking process and personal welcomes from the winemakers. Read more.

Dog-friendly wineries: just a click away

Here at DogTrekker.com, we’ve made dog-friendly wineries easier to find through a new, interactive map on our California Wine Country landing page. Clicking on the map of the county or region you’d like to visit will help you explore the wine regions throughout the state. Read more.

Go for the gold

Gracie at Dog and Pony Ranch. Photo courtesy Dog and Pony Ranch. The history books don’t say much about the ruff 'n' ready canines who kept lonely miners company and guarded their claims back in the Gold Rush days. But it’s clear that dogs today are as welcome as the tourists who visit “them thar hills” in search of rest, relaxation and scenery. Read more.

Angles on Amador County

In summer, water rules, and Amador County offers many options, from Camanche Reservoir in the foothills to beautiful Silver Lake in the Eldorado National Forest near Carson Pass. If you’re a camper, fisher-person, hiker or boater, put these lakes on your summer “must-do” list and reserve a campsite early if staying over a weekend. Read more.