Camping, sunset style

Like many of us who read Sunset, you are most likely inspired and somewhat intimidated by those oh-so-perfect homes, gardens and recipes showcased on the magazine’s glossy pages and online. Could we do that? Well, maybe some of it. But when it comes to camping, we can all (including canines that relish an extended outing) learn a thing or two from “Camp Sunset: A Modern Camper’s Guide to the Great Outdoors.” Read more.

Howl-i-day winery party

Photo Credit: Brian Brooks (CC) If a visit to Sonoma Wine Country is on your December agenda, time your trip to take part in the Dec. 11 Ugly Sweater Howl-I-Day Party at Mutt Lynch Winery in Windsor. The sweater bit isn’t just for people; there’s an ugly sweater contest for pooches, too! Read more.

Sonoma county regional parks with your pup

Hillside view in Santa Rosa. Photo by Megan O’Hanlon.

Sonoma County’s diverse network of regional parks is laced by more than 140 miles of trails leading to beaches, mountains, forests, lakes and meadows. Read more.

Green inspiration at cornerstone sonoma

Kayla gets the cold shoulder from Cornerstone dog Anyone who loves gardens will be hearing a lot very soon about Sunset magazine making Cornerstone Sonoma, a garden and retail complex on Highway 121 near the junction with Highway 116, the site of its new demonstration gardens and outdoor test kitchen. The magazine in 2009 named the existing gardens, which feature 20-plus walk-through installations updated by visiting landscape artists, one of the Top 10 gardens in the West. The New York Times has also praised the inspirational plantings visited by more than 100,000 people each year. But DogTrekkers don’t have to wait for Sunset to enjoy the gardens or the complex of shops surrounding them. Read more.

Cuddle up with your pup

Photo Credit: smerikal (CC) Sonoma County has plenty of gorgeous scenery to share with your best friend, and plenty of places to make base camp if you’re able to spend the night or make a weekend of it. Read more.