Featured bars/taprooms
Pale Moon Brewing Company
Arcata
In downtown Arcata, Pale Moon Brewing Company stands out as a hidden gem for both beer enthusiasts and dog lovers alike.
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The Pub at The Creamery
Arcata
In the charming Creamery District of Arcata, The Pub at The Creamery is a hidden gem for both locals and visitors seeking a cozy gastropub experience in Humboldt County.
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Eel River Brewing
Fortuna
Eel River Brewing is located in the Redwoods in Fortuna, where they brew beer with an unmatched passion for quality and taste.
Read moreMad River Brewing Company
Blue Lake
The Mad River Brewing Company Tap Room is located 6.5 miles east of Highway 101 in sunny and picturesque Blue Lake, CA, just a stone’s throw from the Mad River.
Read moreSix Rivers Brewery
Mckinleyville
When it comes to small-batch brewing in McKinleyville, Six Rivers Brewery stands out as a must-visit destination for beer enthusiasts and dog lovers alike.
Read moreThe Logger Bar
Blue Lake
The Logger Bar in Blue Lake, Humboldt County, is a renowned drinking institution and neighborhood gathering spot that pays homage to the town's rich logging history.
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Redwoods, shallow roots, and dogs on fire roads
Coast redwoods have roots just 6-12 feet deep but 100 feet wide. Here's why that shapes where your dog can walk in California's redwood parks.
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Roosevelt elk and dogs: rules for the North Coast
Roosevelt elk, bears, seal pups, plovers — California's North Coast is thick with wildlife. Here's exactly what to do when your dog meets them.
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Ticks and Lyme disease in California dogs
California reports roughly 1/200th the Lyme cases of New York — and our tick season peaks in fall and winter, not summer. Here's what California-specific CDC data, vet research, and CDPH surveillance actually show, and what it means for protecting…
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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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ADA accessible dog-friendly trails on the North Coast
California’s North Coast is one of the most dramatic stretches of coastline in the state — towering redwoods, rugged bluffs, and quiet estuaries that feel a world away from the bustle of the Bay Area. For visitors with mobility challenges…
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DogTrekker® 15th anniversary
DogTrekker.com celebrates 15 years of helping California dog lovers travel together, supporting animal welfare groups and inspiring millions of readers since launching in June 2011. DogTrekker.com launched 15 years ago, guided by a mission to leave no dog behind --…
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