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.
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Capital sipping experiences
Sacramento is not only the star on the map of California, it’s a fabulous base camp for exploring wineries in and within a short distance of town (check out our list of great dog Read more.
Woof it up in Vacaville
So…what do you and your pup know about dog-friendly Vacaville and its slice of Solano County? Maybe not much if all you’ve done is zoom past the exits on Interstate 80. Read more.
Sip and savor with your pup: Fall winery-trekking
It’s fall! Besides cooler weather, ‘tis the season for wine-tasting experiences with your pup by your side. So why not celebrate the winding down of harvest and crush seasons b Read more.
To Bridgeport and beyond in the Eastern Sierra
Bodie at Mono Lake. Photo by Cathy Crnkovich.
Oh, so many dog-friendly overnight choices! The town of Bridgeport, about 100 miles south of Carson City in Mono County, offers multiple options: The historic Bridgeport Inn (dog-f Read more.
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.
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.
All aboard! Take a dog-friendly train ride to summer fun
Photo by Robert Jason Pinoli.
Summer is a time for family vacations, and whether it’s a multi-day trip or day trip, not much can get children more excited or add to the memory bank than a train ride. Read more.
Wag your way through the Central Valley
Photo by Chris Howe, Western Railway Museum
Redwood forests and mountains might be more scenically impressive, but there’s a different kind of ambience to be had in California’s flatlands. And the dog-friendly ex Read more.
Unsure about your dog on a train? Try a small-scale starter train
Photo by David McSpadden (cc).
Don’t know if your dog will like riding the rails? You can always try a training ride on the Tilden/Redwood Valley Railway in Berkeley’s Tilden Regional Park. It’ Read more.
Cruising for history and scenery in Santa Cruz County
Engineer-in-training on Roaring Camp Railroad. Photo by Visit Santa Cruz.
Roaring Camp Railroads, based out of Felton in Santa Cruz County, provides more than just a dog-friendly ride. The company’s Redwood Forest Steam Trains roll on a narrow-gauge tr Read more.
All aboard for Gold Country history
Tuolumne County is the heart of California Gold Country, with Columbia State Historic Park,the Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, and the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine railroad.. Read more.
Don’t get skunked by the Skunk Train
Photo by Robert Jason Pinoli.
For more than 130 years, this No. 1 vintage excursion train in California has traveled through Northern California redwood forests. Read more.
Go coast crazy with your dog along Highway 1
Maya chasing the sun at Pismo Beach, SLO. Photo by Dave Kendrick.
California’s Central Coast starts in dog-friendly Santa Cruz County and winds some 350 miles south to Ventura County, just north of L.A. 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.
Discover Mendocino’s inland empire
Interior Mendocino is dotted with redwood groves, wineries, off-the-beaten-path parks and small towns that extend a warm welcome to travelers with pets. 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.
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.
Tenaya Lodge with the kids – summer
Not surprisingly, a place as big as Yosemite is home to plenty of outdoor and indoor activities for children of all ages. Of course, there’s the seemingly-endless natura 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.
