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A vibrant dog park bathed in sunlight features abundant greenery with mature trees, offering ample shade for leisurely outdoor activities. In the distance is a well-equipped playground that presents an additional activity area. An inviting picnic table spreads out nearby, ideal for enjoying meals al fresco or taking relaxing breaks from play. A neatly-placed trash bin aids in maintaining the park's cleanliness for everyone's enjoyment. Dominating the scene is a generously wide dirt path gracefully curving through the expanse of grass, promising exploratory walks and lively fetch games.

Wild Blue Dogs camp along Lake Tahoe? You lucky dog.

Remember the magic of sleepaway camp? Now imagine a similar adventure, but for adults –...

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Lake Tahoe summer fun

Lake Tahoe in summer gives you a gift: long daylight, cool nights, and enough shoreline...

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Spring forward at Lake Tahoe

Spring in North Lake Tahoe shows up the way it always does in the mountains:...

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Lake Tahoe: winter fun with your dog

Winter in North Lake Tahoe has a rhythm that makes sense if you’re traveling with...

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2025 award-winning dog-friendly hotels

Ready to sniff out 2026's best adventures? Our loyal pack of discerning DogTrekkers wants the...

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Exceptional experiences in Yosemite

Yosemite National Park, with its million-year-old granite monoliths, demands superlatives. Year after year, our readers...

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Marina Riviera Big Bear. Photo by Hotel Marina Riviera.

Boutique digs in Big Bear

Big Bear Lake earned serious bragging rights in 2025: USA Today crowned it the #1...

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A dog’s guide to autumn: 5 fall day trips in Northern California

Cooler days, colorful leaves and tail-wagging road trips Autumn in Northern California is made for...

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Jagger DWagger at the Capitol.

Plan your perfect Sacramento daycation

For best-in-show fun, it’s hard to top California’s sunny capital city. Sacramento is a pup-culture...

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California’s best coastal dog-friendly towns

From Mendocino to Oceanside, these seaside communities roll out water bowls, patios and walkable streets...

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1. Adorable white puppy in a river with lush greenery, enjoying a fun outdoor dog adventure, perfect for dogtrekker outdoor activities and pet-friendly travel.

Best Southern California doggie swim spots

From surf-ready shore break to calm lakes, Southern California is packed with places where dogs...

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This season, we share gratitude (and getaways for you!)

Team DogTrekker has lots to be thankful for. This year, loyal readers like you supported...

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A peaceful lake surrounded by forested hills under a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds.

Putah Canyon Campground: dog-friendly camping on Lake Berryessa

Waterfront campsites and mellow lakeshore exploring Putah Canyon Campground on Lake Berryessa’s quieter west side...

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Serene lake at dog-friendly park with walking trails, picnic areas, and a large playground, ideal for outdoor activities with dogs and families in a scenic natural setting.

Yucaipa Regional Park: a dog-friendly lake day in the Inland Empire

Wide-open lawns and easy lakeside walking Yucaipa Regional Park is one of the most relaxed,...

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The best dog-friendly hotels in Lake Tahoe

Here are some of the best dog-friendly places including hotels and lodges to stay around...

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Paw-some road trips from Sacramento

Sacramento’s big backyard offers more adventures like chasing waterfalls in Placer County, tracing old mining...

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Sacramento DIY tasting tours with an artsy twist

With a thriving craft beer scene and easy access to top wine producers, Sacramento is...

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Citizen Hotel rooftop

The ulti-mutt in farm-fresh dining in Sacramento

Sacramento’s status as “America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital” comes from its proximity to more than 1.5 million...

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