Sheraton Redding hotel at the Sundial Bridge

Dog and people at the Sheraton Redding Hotel

Location, location, location…The long-awaited 130-room Sheraton Redding Hotel at the Sundial Bridge sits right next to Redding’s landmark attraction, the Sundial Bridge, a pedestrian span across the Sacramento River. Four-legged guests are welcomed with all manner of treats, from water and food bowls in the rooms to specialized crates, bedding, collars and leashes on request. Read more.

Rush on up to Redding

Lace up your hiking boots, load Lucy into the car and get a grip on your leash: you’ll need it when you see how excited she’ll become upon encountering a multitude of new sights and smells in dog-friendly Redding, your gateway to the eight-county Shasta Cascade region. On a clear day, the 13,162-foot, snow-covered cone of Mount Shasta fills the windshield during the 2.5-hour drive up Interstate 5 from Sacramento. It’s a looming landmark and constant reminder that you’re leaving the Central Valley behind and entering the rugged landscapes of the Cascade range. Read more.

Trinity Alps Resort
dog lover’s getaway

Trinity Alps Resort Dog Lover's Getaway September 22 – 24, 2017 $275 includes 2 nights in a cabin and all meals, from Saturday breakfast through Sunday breakfast. A benefit dinner for the Trinity County Animal Shelter will be held that Friday night, and you’re of course welcome to buy tickets and attend. Dogs are allowed everywhere … Continued Read more.

Old-fashioned fun at Shasta Cascade cabin resorts

Dog on dog bed at Shasta Cascade Cabin Resorts

Back in the “olden days,” families taking a summer vacation often stayed at rustic cabin resorts situated in the mountains near scenic lakes and streams. Many of these old-style places (along with a few new ones) survive in the Shasta Cascade, and many are so popular they can only be booked in blocks of a week or more in summertime. Come September, however, reservations open up, minimum-stay requirements are reduced and opportunity beckons. Here are six dog-friendly places—some rustic, others high end—that might be just right for a fall getaway. Read more.

Rev up in Redding

Sundial Bridge. Photo by Turtle Bay Exploration Park.

Redding (population about 100,000) is the Shasta Cascade region’s largest city, and it’s a great place to make base camp with your four-legged friend. Read more.