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Plowed dog walking trails? We’ll bark for that!
Let’s say there’s been a recent snowstorm, your dog needs exercise and you want a place to walk without donning snowshoes or skis.
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Gold country treasure hunt
Are you one of those folks who enjoys taking selfies with your dog wherever you roam? Add some fun to your quest by participating in…
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Placer county
Hundreds of square miles of national forests and other public lands make Placer County a DogTrekker hotspot. Highway 49 runs south from Auburn, the county…
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Up the hill in placerville with your furry sidekick
The El Dorado County seat was named for the alluvial deposits that drew prospectors here during the Gold Rush. It’s nickname, “Hangtown,” relates to the…
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A Tahoe classic that rewards with a splash
Tahoe is at its glorious best in summer, and the hike up Shirley Canyon to the High Camp recreation complex at 8,200 feet is a classic.
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Bark early to reserve these primo camping spots
OK, let’s face it: the early bird gets the worm—or in some cases, the campsite. Mark your calendar six months in advance and either go
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A cluster of winery finds in Gold Country
Wine grapes were introduced to the Sierra Nevada foothills during the Gold Rush years, when miners were thirsty for refreshment and farmers eager to provide.…
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Make tracks to Tahoe
For on-water fun, try renting a large cockpit kayak from Tahoe City Kayak and taking a paddle with your pup along the North Shore.
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Liquid treasure in Gold Country
You’ll hear the furious, highway-like roar long before you catch sight of Hidden Falls, a wide wall of water that explodes into a 50-foot ravine…
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Ah, September: Tahoe without the crowds
After Labor Day, tourist crowds vanish from Lake Tahoe and locals take a breather. DogTrekking visitors can take a deep breath, too, with easy-to-get reservations…
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Dogs ride and hike free at Palisades Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is at its glorious best in summer, but you have to be a very early riser to get a parking spot at a…
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More wet ways to play
Stand-Up Paddleboarding, SUP for short, is an emerging sport with Hawaiian heritage that’s caught on big all up and down California. The newest craze: teaching…
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