Winter wanderings in Lake Tahoe

welsh corgi dog running outdoors in the snow

Whether there’s lots of snow or not a flake at lake level, your pup will appreciate a winter break at Northern California’s favorite playground as much as you will. Read more.

Dogtrekker’s best river adventures

Dog in canoe at Catch a Canoe in Mendocino

Catch a Canoe & Bicycles, Too! in Mendocino.

Among our favorite go-to spots is the languidly flowing stretch of the Russian River around Healdsburg. Russian River Adventures rents dog-friendly inflatable canoes for full-day trips where you can enjoy clear, clean swimming holes and a picnic lunch before catching the shuttle back to town.

South yuba river state park

Senior black lab stands in lake with stick floating nearby

Photo by Jeremy Perkins.

We’d love South Yuba River State Park even if its many trails and swimming holes weren’t dog-friendly, and we bet you will, too. Read more.

South yuba river independence trail: a dog-friendly adventure

Independence Trail. Photo by Nevada City Chamber of Commerce.

Exploring the wooden flumes The South Yuba River Independence Trail in Nevada County is a delightful place to visit with your dog. The trail features reconstructed wooden flumes that dogs love to explore, making it a popular destination for dog owners and their pets. You’ll see a variety of people on this trail, from wheelchair … Continued Read more.