The Gold Country, an amazing American road trip

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California’s Gold Country, home to the Gold Rush in 1849, combines history, nature, authentic American West small towns, a sensational culinary scene, wine, microbreweries, and majestic scenery in a captivating way that no other California region rivals. The gold rush continues today in the form of tourism in a region encompassing a dozen cities and counties with hundreds of dog-friendly places to stay, eat and drink, hike, splash, and much, much more.

Cozy cabins in Lake Tahoe

Plan a winter visit to Lake Tahoe before Dec. 15 or after New Year's to beat the crowds and high prices. Read more.

Tahoe’s tail-waggin’ winter highlights

A dog stands at the edge of a snow-covered shoreline, gazing over a calm lake. Snow-capped mountains rise in the distance. It's winter in Tahoe. The sky is partly cloudy with some blue patches, and tall pine trees line nearby trails along the right side of the shore.

Snow dog at Kiva Beach, Lake Tahoe.

Lake Tahoe promises classic fun in any season, but this slice of California really sparkles during the winter. The destination is Read more.

California SNO-Parks: SNO many options for dog-friendly fun

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Lola, dad Jeff and grandpa Dave, head out for the SNO-Parks.

Here's a DogTrekker secret: Stories about California SNO-Parks are among our most-read each year! There's lots to bark about

All aboard for Gold Country history

Tuolumne County is the heart of California Gold Country, and to get a feel for it, you and your family will want to visit both Columbia State Historic Park Read more.