California’s Gold Country, home to the Gold Rush in 1849, combines history, nature, authentic American West small towns, a sensational culinary scene, wine, microbreweries, and majestic scenery in a captivating way that no other California region rivals. The gold rush continues today in the form of tourism in a region encompassing a dozen cities and counties with hundreds of dog-friendly places to stay, eat and drink, hike, splash, and much, much more.
Read more.Special events for you and your dog
Sacramento SPCA Doggy Dash. Photo by Dave Kendrick.
DogTrekkers are a giving bunch as witnessed by their support for the adoption/rescue community through donations, volunteering, and attendance at Read more.
California SNO-Parks: SNO many options for dog-friendly fun
Lola, dad Jeff and grandpa Dave, head out for the SNO-Parks.
Here's a DogTrekker secret: Stories about California SNO-Parks are among our most-read each year! There's lots to bark about
Read more.Best dog-friendly lakes in California
Looking for a great place to take your furry friend for a swim? Look no further! California is home to many beautiful lakes that are perfect for dogs.
Read more.Bark for some of our favorite dog-friendly campgrounds
Favorite campgrounds.
California is incredibly rich and varied in terms of geography, and its thousands of dog-friendly campgrounds are equally as diverse. From the mountains to the ocean to the desert, there’s no shortage of places to pitch your tent, park your RV or cuddle up in a cabin with your pet if you so desire. We can’t begin to spotlight all of them, but here are a trio of our favorites dog-camping destinations.
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