Spring rambles in the south bay

dog off-leash hiking on trail surrounded by green grass

Photo by country4k.com.

South of San Francisco, you and your frisky pup have more velvety-green hills to wander in spring. Read more.

Put paws to GGNRA paths in San Mateo County

yellow lab looking into the distance on wide trail at sunset

Photo by Amy Humphries.

People have walked their dogs, both on- and off-leash, for decades on the lands in San Mateo County that became part of the GGNRA after the National Park Service’s 1979 Pet Policy went into effect. Read more.

Take a walk on the wave side

DogTrekkers who live inland know they’re never far from Sweatshirt Land. So when the mercury climbs, those in the know leash up their pups and head for the coast, making base camp in unhurried towns like Benicia, Pacifica, Point Reyes Station (gateway to the national seashore) or Half Moon Bay, all of which are well appointed with hiking trails. Our most recent weekend away was to Half Moon Bay, where early-morning fog gave way to blue-sky days and the shooshing sea was a soothing backdrop for long walks along the gorgeous Coastside Trail. Read more.

Peninsula Home Society and SPCA

Dog on green grass at the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA

Coco is a happy, healthy girl in search of her forever home. In January, when she first landed at Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA, it was another story entirely. She had a severe skin infection that had caused a lot of hair loss, and she was shut down and fearful. But the PHS veterinary staff started treating her skin miseries, while volunteers and training staff worked on her confidence. Soon Coco was feeling a whole lot better, and now this two-year-old pit bull with the David Bowie eyes is showing her true self: happy, energetic, and playful. Read more.

Put these hiking havens on your radar

happy white long haired chihuahua on leash in on grassy trail

Photo by Anna.

Regional park districts in the Bay Area and beyond offer myriad venues for hiking with your dog. Check out the possibilities and put paws to path this fall! Read more.