Welcome to Paw Press, DogTrekker.com’s update on what’s happening in the dog world. We cover doggie events that we attend; provide updates on where we’ve been; inform you of new, dog-passionate lodging packages; and keep current with dog advocates’ on-going battles to maintain and grow access to dog-friendly areas.

Welcome back to Yosemite Mariposa County

Kessler at Glacier Point, Yosemite. Photo by Annie Nagel.

Regular DogTrekker readers know we love Yosemite Mariposa County. This special corner of California faced destructive summer wildfires, but the danger has passed. Now, your suppo Read more.

Mammoth Lakes is the ultimate pup-cation

Photo by Visit Mammoth.

You know that awesome spinning in circles routine your pup does before going on walks or getting a treat? It’s going to happen a lot in Mammoth Lakes. Read more.

The ultimate doggie treat: a Mammoth Lakes adventure

Photo by Visit Mammoth.

Chances are your dog loves to Visit Mammoth as much as you do, if not more. As Fido watches you pack the car with hiking, fishing and bike gear he anxiously waits for his dog bow Read more.

Sit. Stay. Dog-friendly vacation rentals

Man rests in indoor hammock with dog watching

Photo by Drew Coffman.

With all of the great hikes and fun places to play in the city by the bay, why not book a vacation rental as your base of operations? Read more.

Napa Humane’s Annual Walk for Animals is back, live!

Walk For Animals 2022

The 11th annual Walk for Animals event benefiting Napa Valley's companion animals is not only the community's largest pet-friendly event, it's also Napa Humane's biggest annual fun Read more.

Water Dog Sea Cave & River Dog Packages

Your dog deserves a vacation too! The Little River Inn is rolling out the red carpet for dog-lovers and their four-legged companions with their dog kayaking packages. Read more.

Widescreen Yosemite adventure

cattle dog in from of scenic overlook at Yosemite National Park

Home to towering waterfalls and 200-foot-tall giant sequoias, there’s no place like Yosemite. And Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite puts you just two miles from Yosemite National Park. 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.

Plan a great Gilroy getaway with your dog

Follow your nose (as well as your dog’s) to the Garlic Capital of the World! Gilroy California is a great place for a getaway with your four-legged friend. You’ll find plenty Read more.

The best of Mendocino County

In sun-dappled Mendocino County, summer is in full swing! You'll find plenty of room to roam here, whether you venture to the coast for cool, clear air, or head inland for winery p Read more.

Fetch special rates for fall camp by Wild Blue Dogs!

Dreaming of Lake Tahoe's mountain landscapes, fresh air and hiking adventures? Interested in private beach access, plus a full week of fun and education for you and your pups? You Read more.

Summer soars in Yosemite at Tenaya Lodge

Photo by Tenaya Lodge.

Located just two miles from Yosemite National Park, dog-friendly Tenaya Lodge specializes in memorable summer moments for the entire family. Read more.

Fall for these dog-friendly waterfalls

Yes, we had a dry January, but the big storms in late December filled lakes and streams and created a hefty Sierra snowpack. The payoff: Waterfall season! Here are some late winter Read more.

Headed for Yosemite? You lucky dog!

Tenaya Lodge Explorer Cabin.

In Yosemite, you’ll embark on a getaway you and your little buddy will never forget. Together, you can explore the wonders of the Sierra region at a full-service resort that offe Read more.

If it’s summer, it’s splash time with your dog!

Thousands of splash spots in California await people and pups eager to get wet in the great outdoors. Read more.

Water Dog Package at the Little River Inn

Rosie at Little River Inn. Photo by Little River Inn.

The Little River Inn brings back its very popular Water Dog package at the Little River Inn Resort & Spa, perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific. You’ll enjoy a Read more.

Cooper loved to Travel

In his ten years, this Lab/border collie/cattle dog mix traveled to seven states, but most of all he loved going anywhere DogTrekker recommended. Read more.

You, your dog and Yosemite: Pet-friendly Tenaya Lodge

If you enjoy adventuring with your dog and have always wanted to experience Yosemite National Park, then Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is for you. Read more.

Holiday gifts that give all year long

Man and woman chopping vegetables in kitchen

The holidays are here and DogTrekker has a couple of cookbooks from our dog-passionate coastal lodging partners that are sure to give back for years to come. Read more.

Borrow a Buddy at the Beachcomber Properties, Fort Bragg

Photo by Kamil Klyta.

The "Borrow a Buddy" program is a great partnership between the Beachcomber Motel, Surf & Sand Lodge and the Beach House Inn, all in Fort Bragg, and the Mendocino Coast Humane Soci Read more.