All wine, no whine at these Lake County wineries

While water activities are of course a big attraction in Lake County, more than 30 wineries, most with dog-friendly picnic areas and tasting rooms, welcome visitors in what is one of the fastest growing wine regions in the country. While the region is best known for its sauvignon blancs, petit sirahs and big reds are gaining well deserved cachet. The Lake County wine-growing region blanketing the eastern portion of the county is divided into seven AVAs (American Viticultural Areas), or appellations, each with its own sense of place. Read more.

Make time for wine in Lake County

Lake County is dominated by – you got it – one of the largest bodies of water in the state. But Clear Lake, a popular vacation destination, is just one piece of a diverse county that is coming on strong as a fast-growing wine region with laid-back (and dog-friendly) appeal. The Lake County wine-growing region blanketing the eastern portion of the county is further divided into seven AVAs (American Viticultural Areas), or appellations, each with its own sense of place. While best known for its sauvignon blancs, petite sirahs and big reds like tempranillo and cabernet sauvignon are gaining well deserved cachet. Read more.

Orphan Dog Rescue

Mike and Karen Schaver had long dreamed of buying a big ranch to provide a safe haven and lots of TLC for homeless dogs (and other critters), and get them ready for new families. Finally, in 2004, they found an 80-acre property in Clearlake, each of them working several jobs to build a house and hospital facility as they welcomed their first foundlings. Orphan Dog Rescue was born. Read more.

Elk Spotting at Lake Pillsbury

On a camping trip at Pogie Point Campground? Lake Pillsbury in the Mendocino National Forest of Lake County, California, Wendi and her dogs Mimi and Mei Mei woke up one morning to the sound of several hooves walking through their camp. Read more.