Vacaville is wine country with an affordable twist

Panoramic view of Lagoon Valley Park in Vacaville

Dreaming of a wine country getaway without the premium lodging prices of Napa Valley and Sonoma County? Here’s an insider’s tip for DogTrekkers: Base yourself in Vacaville. Close to both established and emerging wineries, this Northern California community lives up to its “Small. In a Big Way” tagline. Find more dog-friendly things to explore in Vacaville: A hotel for every budget Fresh produce and new food trails Wag your way through wine country Parks for pups and their people Read more.

Favorite California campgrounds for dog lovers

New discoveries are nice, but so are places to which you and your four-legged buddy return time after time. Here are a few of our paw-tested California campgrounds for dogs.

Dogs welcome at Yountville tasting rooms

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If you’re up for a special-occasion getaway centered on food and wine and can’t leave your four-legged other behind, consider the oh-so-chic Napa Valley town of Yountville. Read more.

Who gets to be well?

French bulldog puppy sits on exam table at vet office

Have you ever had to choose between your pet’s health and your own? This torturous decision is a reality for hundreds of Napa County residents who don’t have enough money to properly safeguard both. That’s why Napa Humane hosts free Wellness Clinics – giving underprivileged families the chance to have their furry loved ones examined, vaccinated, and treated for basic health needs. Read more.

Archer Hotel, Napa

Downtown Napa is in the midst of a renaissance, and the new Archer Hotel, a 183-room boutique retreat, is part of it. The chic, five-story property themed to upscale wine-country lifestyles is within walking distance of many dog-friendly tasting rooms, restaurants and walking trails. Lounge at an outdoor table and enjoy valley views from the rooftop bar opening soon. Read more.