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Hidden Falls Regional Park
Auburn
Hidden Falls Regional Park is a 1,200-acre regional park in Auburn, California. The park offers 30 miles of hiking/equestrian trails in Placer County and the Sierra Nevada foothills.
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Taylor Creek
South Lake Tahoe
Taylor Creek is located on the west side of Highway 89, just north of Camp Richardson Road. Overnight camping is not allowed. Leashed pets are permitted at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center and on the trails.
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Western Gateway Dog Park
Truckee
Western Gateway Dog Park in Truckee, Nevada County, is a premier destination for dog owners seeking a dog-friendly outdoor experience in the Gold Country region.
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Coyote Pond Park
Lincoln
Coyote Pond Park is a 24.5-acre park in Lincoln, Placer County that features a play structure, picnic area, dog-friendly trail system, and pond.
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Truckee
Trout Creek trail is a multi-use, paved path that connects the Tahoe Donner neighborhood to Bridge Street in downtown Truckee. The trail begins off of Northwoods Blvd. near Coyote Moon Golf Course.
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17 dog-friendly vacation rentals across the Gold Country, from Arnold to Twain Harte, drawn from DogTrekker's directory of vetted pet-welcoming properties.
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Why spring is the best-kept secret in Gold Country
If you've been waiting for the right moment to load up the car and point it toward the Sierra foothills, this is it.
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Spring in Sacramento with your dog: why April works
Sacramento doesn't always get the credit it deserves as a dog-friendly destination.
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Off-leash, earned: Eastern Sierra & Gold Country
Where your dog can legally run off-leash in the Eastern Sierra and Gold Country — and the honest test for whether she's actually ready.
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Dog-friendly Father’s Day: 5 California trips dads will want
Five honest California Father's Day trips, all dog-friendly: McCloud and the Shasta Cascade, Paso Robles ranch country, Trinidad on the Humboldt coast, Mammoth Lakes at full stretch, and Nevada City in the Gold Country. Muddy dogs, cabin porches, no infusions.
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Dog-friendly breweries in California: your spring patio season guide
Spring patio season is here, and California has more than 350 dog-friendly breweries across the state. From Lagunitas in Petaluma to Firestone Walker in Paso Robles and Cool Beerwerks in Gold Country, here is where to start your paws-and-pints tour.
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