Day 4: Barking ways
“All-Paw-Drive” in National Forests.
Hit the trails with your four-legged friends. All vacations come to a close, or else we’d all be living a dog’s life! Enjoy your last day to its fullest with … Continued Read more.
Hiking, Parks and Gardens – can you say happy dog? DogTrekker has you covered with the best hikes, parks and gardens for you and your dog all across California.
When and where to go in the Eastern Sierra
Fall color in the the Eastern Sierra. Photo by Jennifer Chen.
Summers are glorious in the Eastern Sierra while winters are devoted to snow sports, but the best time of year, especially if you’re into photography, is late September into mi Read more.
Poop on the trail – special from our friends at Camp California
Poop happens – pack it out. Photo by Brian Yurasits.
Pets and outdoor adventures were practically made for one another. Every day, millions of us venture outdoors to take advantage of all that California has to offer. Whether it’ Read more.
By land or by lake with Redding as a basecamp
Exploring Shasta State Historic Park. Photo by Choose Redding.
Much of what makes California great—rugged mountains, serene lakes, top-shelf food and wine, culture, and community charm—anchors the Redding and UpState CA experience. Thi Read more.
Fresh air and tail-waggin’ good trails in Redding
Maya walking on the Sacramento River Trail. Photo by Roxanne Kendrick.
DogTrekkers know Redding as “California’s Trail Capital,” thanks to 225 miles of trails found within 15 miles of town. Most of those miles welcome furry best friends, and m Read more.
First time paws-ing in Redding?
Sundial Bridge. Photo by Choose Redding.
If you’re new to Redding and the eight-county UpState CA region, start at the Shasta Cascade Welcome Center that’s just down the road in Anderson. Open daily and packed wit Read more.
Dogs take a bite out of the National Park Service
Olive at Baker Beach, San Francisco. Photo by Eric Y.
Beaches and trails that were formally open to dogs, both leashed and unleashed, have tightened those leashes by restricting or have even banned access. Read more.
Go take a hike: dog-friendly trails and parks in Gilroy, CA
Plan a getaway to Gilroy, California and find plenty of dog-friendly parks and hiking trails to explore. Read more.
Choose Redding for new dog-friendly scenery, experiences
Want to make tracks somewhere new with your pup? Upstate California holds many tail-wagging surprises. The city of Redding is the gateway to this big, diverse and largely dog-frien Read more.
Protect Marin County’s Parks & Open Spaces – yes on A
Measure A's quarter-cent sales tax supports parks, open space, and agricultural lands across Marin. T Read more.
Special adventures for furry friends in Mendocino
Water dog at the Little River Inn. Photo by Brendan McGuigan.
Mendocino County has so many dog-friendly activities that you might want to stay a few extra days. The Skunk Train is a northern California classic that departs from depots in coas Read more.
Parks for pups and their people
After a day spent shopping (don’t miss Sweet Pea’s Pet Boutique!), hiking in places like Rockville Hills Regional Park, or sipping your way through wine country highlig Read more.
Your home base for fun
Tucked conveniently close to towering redwoods and coastal adventures, Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is a welcoming favorite among four-legged guests and the hum Read more.
Where to hike in Concord
Photo by Visit Concord.
Concord has so many hikes that you’ll want to stay a few extra days to check them alll out! Read more.
Treat your pup to a Yosemite vacation
Maya enjoying the Explorer Cabins at Tenaya Lodge. Photo by Dave Kendrick.
Feeling a little spring fever? Now is the perfect time to plan a getaway with your furry friend. The Explorer Cabins at Tenaya Lodge are designed for pet-lovers, making dog travel Read more.
Luxury Gold Country farm stay designed for dogs
The large fenced yard at Dog & Pony Ranch. Photo by Dog & Pony Ranch.
Dog & Pony Ranch was developed to be completely dog-friendly. The property offers hiking trails, a swimming pond and other adventures. Read more.
Play in a park with your pup
Sacramento has a couple of nicknames. For the last decade or so, it’s prided itself as “America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital” due to its location in the agricultu Read more.
Hike to the lime kilns at Pogonip
Hit the trails of Pogonip with the pup to see the historic ruins of the lime kilns. It wasn’t just redwood logs that helped to build burgeoning Bay Area cities duri Read more.
All aboard a historic train through the redwoods
Roaring Camp Railroads. Photo by Visit Santa Cruz.
See California’s towering redwoods from an authentic 19th-century steam train through the Big Trees to the summit of Bear Mountain at Roaring Camp Railroads. Well-behave Read more.
Putting paws to paths around Concord
Briones Regional Park, Contra Costa County, California, USA.
Get tails a’waggin’ on trails at one of the East Bay Regional Parks District preserves serving Contra Costa and Alameda counties. The 73 preserves include between them Read more.
