River cruisin’ with your canine

Photo by Catch A Canoe & Bicycles, Too.

Many say that coastal Mendocino County is not so much a place as a state of mind. And for DogTrekkers, full immersion wouldn’t be complete without a dog-friendly paddle excursion along the serene Big River estuary. Read more.

Scenery rules at these dog-friendly campgrounds

dog sits in front of campfire with view of river

Photo by Cristoph Wesi.

Three pet-friendly campgrounds at MacKerricher State Park, just three miles from Fort Bragg in Mendocino County, put you smack on the scenic coast within sight and sound of the sea.

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.

Mendocino county ‘hole in one’

Photo by The Madrones.

The Madrones, an Italian-style enclave in the Mendocino County town of Philo, is a multifaceted destination with a tasting room, five pet-friendly “guest quarters,” a wellness spa and a dog-friendly restaurant, Wickson Restaurant, specializing in wood-fired cuisine.

Wine time! paws up for these mendo wineries

OK, nobody can visit four dozen dog-friendly wineries on one trip! Nevertheless, that’s how many await along the Highway 128 and Highway 101 corridors. Pick a region and let serendipity be your guide as you spend a leisurely day wine-tasting with your pup.