When it comes to Northern California hikes that combine scenery, history and wildflowers, not much can trump South Yuba… Read more.

We’d love South Yuba River State Park even if its many trails and swimming holes weren’t dog-friendly, and… Read more.

Most California State Parks restrict canine companions to campgrounds, day-use picnic areas and paved roads, but we’ve found… Read more.

The Sierra foothills cover hundreds of square miles, so your best bet for a wildflower-and-waterfalls weekend is to… Read more.