Yosemite in winter: doglicious!

couple walks dog on bridge in Yosemite with view of Half Dome

Forget all those reports you read about hour-long traffic backups to get into Yosemite National Park in summer. In winter, this iconic slice of the American West is an un-crowded paradise for you and your four-legged friend. Read more.

Airstreams, dog-friendly glamping and more

Dakota at Mendocino Grove. Photo by Jennifer Brierley.

Vintage travel-trailers, “glamping” tents and luxury yurts are part of an outdoorsy trend that is spreading all up and down California.

Dog-friendly waterfall hikes in our national parks

Whiskeytown Falls.

We can’t gush enough about the dog-friendly waterfall hikes and photo opportunities waiting for you Read more.

Yosemite is positively pawsome for dogs

Is Yosemite dog-friendly? Every DogTrekker headed in this direction wants to know. And the answer is…“Yes!”…with caveats. Read more.

Fifth stop: Mammoth Lakes back to Sac via Yosemite

a brown and white dog laying in front of now covered mountains

Allow a full day—or more, if time permits—for the long but scenic drive back to Sacramento via Highway 120 over Tioga Pass Road through Yosemite National Park. Read more.