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…

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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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Dog-friendly Highway 20 preserves beckon in spring

The Sierra foothills cover hundreds of square miles, so your best bet for a wildflower-and-waterfalls weekend is to narrow down an itinerary. Our suggestion: take…

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A cluster of winery finds in Gold Country

Wine grapes were introduced to the Sierra Nevada foothills during the Gold Rush years, when miners were thirsty for refreshment and farmers eager to provide.…

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Exceptions to California State Parks rules

Most California State Parks restrict canine companions to campgrounds, day-use picnic areas and paved roads, but we’ve found a trio that allow four-paw venturing on…

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Go with the rivers’ flow

Your dog may not be able to paddle her own canoe, but you’ll have a blast paddling for her with an assist from an outfitter…

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A fine find in gold country

The Sierra Nevada foothills, with their quaint, Gold Rush-era towns and growing portfolio of wineries, are a joy to explore with a four-legged companion.

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Gold country flower power five favorite dog-friendly hikes

Wildflower season has come early to the Sierra foothills this year, and you’ll have to act fast to enjoy the bloom before it’s gone. Here…

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Close encounters in Nevada County

Baxter and Montana in Nevada County. Photo: Bob White (CC) Truckee, Grass Valley, Nevada City…. some of Northern California’s favorite dog-friendly vacation destinations are situated…

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Dogs love Downieville

Do you like to fish, hike, get away from it all? Plan a spring getaway to Downieville, a historic community set amidst some of the…

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Sniffing out scenery in Sierra County

Even during the summer high season, Sierra County, home to fewer than 4,000 souls, is off the beaten track for most Northern California travelers. In…

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South yuba river state park

We’d love South Yuba River State Park even if its many trails and swimming holes weren’t dog-friendly, and we bet you will, too.

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