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.

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 track once used to haul giant redwood logs from the forest. They cruise now on 75-minute trips from Roaring Camp to Bear Mountain, where a picnic stop and hiking trails await.  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.

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.

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 coastal Fort Bragg and inland Willits  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 natural beauty waiting in Yosemite Valley. As just one example, Glacier Point offers outstanding stargazing.  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 a breeze. These modern, two-bedroom cabins are tucked on 27 wooded acres—perfect for adventuring with two- and four-legged family members—and they’re just minutes from the main lodge and more resort ame  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.

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-behaved dogs are welcome aboard and will love to put their nose to the sky as they take in the smells of the redwoods. And for the active pups that want to get some miles in, there are plenty of trails and grounds to explore!  Read more.

Redwoods, railroads and dogs, oh my!

Skunk Railbikes. Photo by Brendan McGuigan.

Experience classic Mendocino County on the California Western Railroad’s Redwood Route. Dog and family friendly rides on the Skunk Train.  Read more.

A pedigreed playground for your pup

Maya hiking at Noyo Headlands Park. Photo by Dave Kendrick.

The active Noyo Harbor fishing village sets an engaging backdrop for a Noyo Harbor Inn stay.  Read more.

All Skunk Train experiences

Skunk Railbikes with dog carrier. Photo by Robert Jason Pinoli.

Step back in time for a magical ride through the redwoods on the world-famous Skunk Train.  Read more.

Redwoods, railroads and Mendocino County magic

Skunk Train. Photo by Brendan McGuigan.

California Western Railroad lines have wound through majestic Mendocino County redwoods for 135 years.   Read more.

Board the storied Skunk Train

Kayla gets ready to board. Photo by Dave Kendrick.

Experience classic Mendocino County on the California Western Railroad’s Redwood Route, a logging-era line established in 1885.  Read more.

Activities for every family member at the Stanford Inn

Canoe the Big River. Photo by Catch A Canoe.

With a blufftop location above sparkling Mendocino Bay, the Stanford Inn by the Sea is a convenient home base for adventurers of all ages.  Read more.

Open air dog-friendly activities perfect for social distancing

By now, we all know the drill: wash your hands, cover your face in public, maintain six feet of “social distancing” between yourself and anyone else who is not a member of your household “bubble.” So where does your dog fit in? Right by your side, as always! In Mendocino County, you’ll have access to many activities that let you have fun while still adhering to the gu  Read more.

Hear the lonely whistle blow, watch the plants bloom

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Photo by Jessica Bay.

When visiting Fort Bragg with your dog, there are two activities you won’t want to woof out on. First is Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, a dog-friendly, bluff-top showplace best known for rare species of rhododendrons that thrive few places outside Southeast Asia and the Himalayas.  Read more.