Magic is real in pup-friendly Mendocino County
Mendocino County captivates those who travel with furry family members, and it has also enchanted DogTrekker readers for decades. With mist-cloaked valleys, ancient redwood stands,…
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Fall in Yosemite: Captivating color and wagging tails welcome
Few places are prettier than Yosemite in fall. Blue skies and mild temperatures make for pleasant outdoor activities, while vast stands of maples and dogwoods…
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Dogtrekker raised $75,000 during Saving Senior Dogs Week 2023!
Leave no dog behind. That’s the DogTrekker mission, and the principle that guides our work with California’s animal welfare organizations. A few of those organizations…
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Sunset’s annual travel awards spotlight four-paw cities in California
DogTrekker team members are big fans of Sunset, the iconic publication that’s celebrating 125 years in 2023. The California-based magazine recently announced its Sunset Travel…
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Concord Taco Trail
Mmmmm tacos! Concord has long been home to deliciously authentic, family-owned taquerias and restaurants. The Concord Taco Trail has 40+ places offering specialty and signature…
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Noteworthy on California’s North Coast: The Noyo Harbor Inn
The Noyo Harbor inn is a Craftsman-style dream with spa treatments, waterfront dining and access to adventures for you and your four-legged family members. From…
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Don’t miss Bark in the Park
Bark in the Park is back on September 16 at William Street Park in San Jose from 10am to 5pm. Bark is the Park is…
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Wellness meets tail-waggin’ fun at the Stanford Inn
Few places match Mendocino’s natural beauty. The Stanford Inn stretches along 10 coastal acres here, framed by USDA-certified organic gardens, towering trees and Pacific Ocean…
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Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cordova curves along the American River between Sacramento and Folsom, in Northern California’s sun-splashed Gold Country. This charming, dog-friendly community has trails, parks, open-air…
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Was Calistoga really founded by a dog?
The charming Sam Brannan and Leonitus story In the early days of Calistoga, California, a man named Sam Brannan and his loyal Newfoundland dog, Leonitus, embarked on…
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Bark and Meow Around the Block
Berkeley Humane’s biggest annual adopt-a-thon and family-friendly event, Bark & Meow Around the Block, will return on Saturday, August 26, 2023!
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Rancho Cordova: A beer-lovers destination!
Rancho Cordova, a suburban community on Highway 50 about 15 miles east of downtown Sacramento, is a great jumping-off place for forays into the Sierra…
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