Four paw salute to our sponsors

As we begin adding new Southern California regions in 2014, it’s important to give a shout-out to all of the destinations who partnered with us in 2013. These Paw-of-Approval destinations have entered into an agreement with DogTrekker.com to assist in making their regions as dog-passionate as possible through local advocacy, education and outreach—including support of local rescue organizations. 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.

Exploring the tri-valley

Briones Regional Park, Contra Costa County, California, USA.

Head just east of San Francisco Bay Hills and you will find yourself in the dog–friendly Tri-Valley. This region, which takes its name from the adjacent Amador, Livermore and San Ramon valleys, is home to some of California’s most dog-friendly communities. Read more.

Dogtrekkers four-paw salute to our sponsors

A recap of 2012 wouldn't be complete without a four-paw salute to the supporting sponsors of DogTrekker.com. All of these destinations have partnered with us this year, helping to fund important research into the fun and safe places for our readers to stay, chow-down, hike, splash and have fun with their pups. Just as important as the research, all of these partners have entered into an agreement with DogTrekker.com to assist in making their regions as dog-passionate as possible through advocacy, education and outreach. They also pledge to support local services catering to dogs, especially animal rescue, shelters and adoption organizations. Through their sponsoring participation, these destinations are putting out the welcome mat for you and your four-legged best friends. DogTrekker.com encourages our readers to visit our partner pages and to plan a trip to these wonderful Northern California destinations in 2013: Visit Mendocino County Gold Country Visitor Association City of Folsom Amador County Nevada County El Dorado County Calaveras County Sierra County City of Redding Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association Sonoma County Humboldt County City of Sacramento Read more.

Tail-waggin’ gold country farm trails

For many Northern California families (dogs included, of course) autumn wouldn’t be autumn without a trip to the Apple Hill region of El Dorado County, where pie shops, u-pick orchards, pumpkin patches, wineries, hay rides and all sorts of other activities await. Most of the 55 or so family-owned “ranches” between Placerville and Pollock Pines extend a friendly paw to DogTrekkers, and that goes for 17 Apple Hill wineries, too. (Read about some of our favorites here.) Read more.