Wild Blue Dogs Camp at Lake Tahoe runs weeklong sessions packed with dog training, agility, kayaking, and beach time. The nonprofit raises funds for canine cancer treatment, making every visit count for a good cause.
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Pleasant Hill makes a fantastic Bay Area base camp for dog owners. With off-leash trails winding through Briones Regional Park's 6,250 oak-studded acres and welcoming hotels and restaurants downtown, this Contra Costa County gem has everything pups and people need.
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The Shasta Cascade region spans eight Northern California counties filled with mountains, forests, rivers and high desert. For dog lovers, it means room to roam, small-town hospitality, swimming holes and long trails with dramatic volcanic scenery around every bend.
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Take the 2024 DogTrekker Reader Survey and help shape future travel stories. Your feedback supports our ongoing work with dog rescue organizations across California, and every response helps us continue covering dogs who need forever homes.
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The inaugural Big Bear Puptopia Festival brings stunt dog shows, an agility course, a giant ball-filled dog bowl, a K9 Lounge and a dog spa to Veteran's Park this July.
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Nick's Cove on Tomales Bay lost its beloved Boat Shack to a January fire, and plans are underway to rebuild. Supporters can help by dining at the restaurant, booking one of the twelve waterfront cottages or purchasing gift cards.
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Greater Palm Springs has no shortage of dog-friendly patios where you and your pup can soak up the sun. From coffee spots under palm trees to gourmet evening dining under the stars, this oasis delivers. Welcome to the ultimate guide…
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November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, a time to help older dogs find loving homes. Senior pets face the highest risk of euthanasia in shelters, yet they bring a lifetime of devotion, loyalty, and gentle companionship to the…
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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 put on a colorful show. Traffic is lighter during the fall season, and hotels…
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DogTrekker partnered with Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary to raise $75,000 during the fifth annual Saving Senior Dogs Week. Ten California rescues and others nationwide benefited from donations that help the most vulnerable older dogs find loving homes.
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Concord's Taco Trail features over 40 family-owned taquerias serving everything from al pastor to filet mignon tacos, and most are dog-friendly. Walk it off at nearby parks, trails and open spaces like Black Diamond Mines and Lime Ridge.
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Calistoga's founding story features Sam Brannan and his loyal Newfoundland, Leonitus, who helped shape the town into a thriving resort community. Today, pet-friendly inns, wine tasting rooms and restaurants carry on that dog-welcoming tradition in Napa Valley.
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