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Sierra County Blog

A variety of dog breeds stand and wade in shallow water under a cloudless sky. Some play in small groups, splashing among themselves, while others wander alone along the edges or venture further out. The scene reflects quiet coves and lesser-known beaches across California that welcome dogs to swim freely.

California’s best secret doggie swim spots

Discover California's hidden gems where your furry friend can splash and play away from the crowds! From the serene waters of Russian River Secret Cove…

A child wearing a blue jacket and a red hat glides down a snow-covered hill on a sled at one of the SNO-Parks. Nearby, a small brown and white dog, clad in a matching blue coat, darts eagerly across the snow. The backdrop of snow-laden trees adds to the scenic winter setting.

Visit California’s dog-friendly SNO-Parks

Scattered around the state like snowflakes, California SNO-Parks offer unmatched (and affordable!) access to incredible U.S. Forest Service lands.

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The Gold Country, an amazing American road trip

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…

2 men and a dog stand in snowy parking lot

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

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…

Sierra county

Historic Highway 49 in the north starts in the Sierra County town of Vinton and winds south through a mountainous region where the rivers still…

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Snouts out the window

Fall is a great time for a scenic-drive vacation, and it would be hard to find more options than in the Shasta Cascade region, which boasts…

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Get your Buttes in gear

The Lakes Basin Recreation Area straddles Plumas and Sierra counties about 70 miles north of Lake Tahoe. It's truly a land of lakes, with more than four dozen…