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Yosemite National Park Blog

Yosemite National Park Blog

Take a swim

What better way to beat the California summer heat than with a swim? There are great swimming holes all over Mariposa County, but maybe none that are better for dogs than Lake McClure and Lake McSwain in the southern Sierra…

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Spring into Yosemite

Spring is the perfect time to visit Yosemite with your dog. Waterfalls rush, wildflowers bloom, and leashed dogs are welcome on most paved roads and paths in the valley. Mariposa County along the way adds dog-friendly lodging, dining and hikes.

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Yosemite in winter: Doglicious!

Winter is the best time to visit Yosemite with your dog, when crowds thin and the scenery is stunning. Dogs can walk paved trails to Lower Yosemite Fall and Bridalveil Fall, and gateway town Groveland has charming dog-friendly hotels.

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Explorer cabins at Yosemite’s Tenaya Lodge

The Explorer Cabins at Tenaya Lodge near Yosemite are dog-friendly two-bedroom retreats in a mountain forest setting. Guests enjoy a communal clubhouse with daily breakfast and evening wine receptions, plus a dedicated Camp Host ready with adventure tips.

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Bass Lake: A pet-friendly, Yosemite-area lure

Bass Lake near Yosemite has warm water, dog-friendly resorts, and vacation rentals surrounded by Sierra National Forest. Rent a pontoon boat, hike to a fire lookout, or relax at a nearby winery while your pup enjoys the mountain air.

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Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite opens Explorer Cabins

Tenaya Lodge near Yosemite has opened 50 new dog-friendly Explorer Cabins with fireplaces, covered porches, and communal fire pits in a mountain forest setting. Combined with the lodge's dog-sitting services and patio dining, it is a top-tier retreat for traveling…

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Airstreams, dog-friendly glamping and more

Glamping with your dog is booming in California. AutoCamp's vintage Airstream parks, safari-style tents at Camp Nauvoo, and platform tents at Mendocino Grove all welcome four-legged guests who prefer plush beds over sleeping bags. Vintage travel-trailers, "glamping" tents and luxury…

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Go retro in a dog-friendly airstream trailer

Sleep in a vintage Airstream trailer with your dog at locations across Southern California. AutoCamp in Joshua Tree, Caravan Outpost in Ojai, and Hotel Paseo in Palm Desert all offer retro-chic, pet-friendly accommodations with modern comforts. Retro is all the…

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Road trip! explore a scenic byway

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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