So nice at san anselmo’s sorich park

Kayla has put the paws to the path in thousands of miles of California trails, and last weekend she sniffed out a great one at the San Anselmo Sorich Ranch Open Space. Read more.

Editorial: GGNRA aims to tighten leashes

DogTrekker Editorial Rohn at Crissy Field We have received many questions from readers about the recently revised and released dog management plan for the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). We think it is appropriate to use this beach issue to put our paws down in the sand and take a stand. While we haven’t been able to absorb the entire scope of the document’s 1,900 pages, we want to pass along our understanding so far and let you know how you can get involved in the conversation. Read more.

Make a splash in marin

three dogs running on the shoreline at Rodeo Beach

Rodeo Beach. Photo by Jessica Bay.

Marin County is spring-loaded with dog-friendly places, but we at DogTrekker have some tail-wagger favorites. Beautiful Muir Beach permits dogs under voice control off-leash. Read more.

Exploring Marin County with your dog

You’ve seen the views a million times in photographs, but if you haven’t soaked them up yourself, what are you waiting for? The Marin Headlands, that hilly peninsula on the Marin County side of the Golden Gate Bridge, is best known for views of the iconic structure, but with a little exploring, you’ll come to know it in a different way. Read more.

Marin county parks

Photo by Nathan Barteau.

Forty years ago, as residents watched subdivisions creep up hillsides and across ridges, local leaders started a heroic movement to preserve natural lands; a movement that resulted in the creation of the Marin County Open Space District. Read more.