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A dog stands at the edge of a snow-covered shoreline, gazing over a calm lake. Snow-capped mountains rise in the distance. It's winter in Tahoe. The sky is partly cloudy with some blue patches, and tall pine trees line nearby trails along the right side of the shore.

Tahoe’s tail-waggin’ winter highlights

Lake Tahoe promises classic fun in any season, but this slice of California really sparkles during the winter. The destination is

2 men and a dog stand in snowy parking lot

California SNO-Parks: SNO many options for dog-friendly fun

Here's a DogTrekker secret: Stories about California SNO-Parks are among our most-read each year! There's lots to bark about

Humane society of Truckee-Tahoe

Bodie here is a goofball. In a good way. He's also really, really into tennis balls.

woman with dog walking on a plowed trail

At Tahoe: Plowed trails for tails

Sometimes when in snow country you just want to walk the dog, not make a gear-heavy, ski or snowshoe production of it. At Lake Tahoe,…

Plowed dog walking trails? We’ll bark for that!

Let’s say there’s been a recent snowstorm, your dog needs exercise and you want a place to walk without donning snowshoes or skis.

A cable car labeled "Palisades Tahoe" ascends over rugged mountainous terrain. The backdrop features distant peaks, partly obscured by clouds during sunset. The scene is painted in shades of green from the trees, blue from the sky, and orange from the setting sun. It resembles views you might see on a ride in a Mammoth tram.

Get a dog-friendly lift at Mammoth or Tahoe

Both you and your dog will enjoy the novelty of a lift-assisted hike at the Northstar California, Palisades Tahoe or Mammoth Mountain ski resorts, all of…

baby in stroller on walking path with dog

Stroller-friendly hikes for wheels, feet and paws

There are thousands of places to hike with kids and dogs in California, but if you’re new to an area,

welsh corgi dog running outdoors in the snow

Here’s where to SNO-Park

Wondering where to go to the snow with Rover? Start with a look at the DogTrekker SNO-PARKS page and map

Paradise for water dogs

DogTrekker.com reader Jan N. alerted us to a secluded public dog-friendly beach that she and her dog Angel discovered on the way home from a…

dog stands in shallow water of river bank

Last chance for high-country hikes with your dog

This in-between time of year, when snowfall in the mountains is still light or nonexistent, is a great time for one last hike in the…

Get a dog-friendly lift in Lake Tahoe

As anyone coming up to Lake Tahoe from sea level knows, that first day of hiking above 6,500 feet is a pant-inducing endeavor.

Winter wanderings in Lake Tahoe

Whether there’s lots of snow or not a flake at lake level, your pup will appreciate a winter break at Northern California’s favorite playground as…

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