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Calaveras County: sip and swirl along Highway 4

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.

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DogTrekker’s Calaveras County Wine Trail sports 24 listings and growing, with many wineries and tasting rooms situated in or near the hip and happening town of Murphys on Highway 4. Stroll down Main Street, and you’ll be amazed to find more than 20 opportunities to wine-taste with your pup by your side!

We’re partial to Twisted Oak’s decidedly twisted sense of humor (watch out for the rubber chickens) and Zucca Mountain Vineyard’s big reds, cozy cellar tasting room and accommodating garden patio. It’s a short drive to Ironstone Vineyards, a destination winery and concert venue with a museum housing the world’s largest gold-leaf specimen (44 pounds) and lots of other things to see. Dogs are allowed in the picnic area and on the patio, but you’ll have to swap off to peruse what’s inside.

Photo Credit: @lucyinlandscapes

 

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