Big fun in Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake in San Bernardino County might be an under-the-radar destination for Northern Californians, but in SoCal, it’s been a dear-to-the-heart, dog-friendly summer vacation magnet for more than…

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Big dog-friendly opportunities at Big Bear

Just as Lake Tahoe is a vacation magnet for NorCal residents, so Big Bear Lake, two hours from LA, is a major draw for South…

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Nothing to growl about at Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake in San Bernardino County is an under-the-radar destination for Northern Californians, but in SoCal, it’s been a dear-to-the heart, dog-friendly summer vacation…

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Airstreams, dog-friendly glamping and more

Vintage travel-trailers, “glamping” tents and luxury yurts are part of an outdoorsy trend that is spreading all up and down California.   

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Visit a close-in, dog-friendly campground

Even if you’re an urban dweller, you don’t have to go far to snag a spot in the woods (although you might have trouble with…

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Moseying around the Mojave

The name sounds intimidating, and the 1.6 million-acre Mojave National Preserve in San Bernardino County can certainly be that.

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Taking your dog to Joshua Tree and Anza Borrego

As at most national parks, regulations at Joshua Tree prohibit dogs from accompanying their people on trails—but not from driving through to admire the scenery…

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The California Desert Region

The Greater Palm Springs area, cutting through five counties and encompassing millions of acres of protected lands, is the perfect place to begin exploring the…

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Joshua tree and anza borrego

As at most national parks, regulations at Joshua Tree prohibit dogs from accompanying you on trails—but not from driving through to admire the scenery or…

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