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 State residents. Sister ski areas Big Bear Mountain Resort and Snow Summit are family-friendly magnets for skiers and riders, but there are many snowy options for DogTrekkers, as well.
Read more.Nothing to growl about at Big Bear Lake
Photo by @colterandkenai.
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 magnet for more than a century. Perched at a slightly higher elevation than Lake Tahoe (6,743 feet vs. 6,225), it’s a purely snow-fed reservoir with clear water and lots of recreation options.
Read more.Airstreams, dog-friendly glamping and more
Dakota at Mendocino Grove. Photo by Jennifer Brierley.
Vintage travel-trailers, “glamping” tents and luxury yurts are part of an outdoorsy trend that is spreading all up and down California.
Read more.Visit a close-in, dog-friendly campground
Photo by Igor Cibulsky.
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 reservations). Read more.
Moseying around the Mojave
Splash and Cricket at Mohave National Preserve in winter. Photo by Jessica Bay.
The name sounds intimidating, and the 1.6 million-acre Mojave National Preserve in San Bernardino County can certainly be that. Read more.
