Featured food/drink
Auld Dubliner
Olympic Valley
Located in The Village at Palisades Tahoe in Olympic Valley, Auld Dubliner welcomes both locals and visitors to enjoy a delightful dining experience with their furry companions.
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Fireside Pizza Company
Olympic Valley
Fireside Pizza Company, located in Olympic Valley, is known for its delectable pizzas, pasta, and salads.
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PlumpJack Cafe & Bar
Olympic Valley
In Olympic Valley, California, PlumpJack Cafe & Bar offers a unique dining experience that seamlessly blends gourmet cuisine with a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
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Rocker Restaurant
Olympic Valley
Rocker Restaurant is a laid-back favorite in The Village at Palisades Tahoe, known for good food, a full bar, and a genuinely welcoming vibe—for people and dogs alike.
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Spring forward at Lake Tahoe
Spring is Tahoe's overlooked shoulder season, and that's exactly why it works so well with a dog. Snow melts off the lower trails, crowds vanish, and the lake shifts through shades of blue while meltwater-fed rivers run fast through pine…
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Lake Tahoe: Winter fun with your dog
Winter in North Lake Tahoe brings fewer crowds, deep snow, and a landscape made for long walks with your dog. From Truckee's gritty main street to Kings Beach's quiet shoreline and Tahoe City's groomed Nordic trails, each community offers its…
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Must-attend events this summer and fall
California summers are packed with dog-friendly celebrations, from Sacramento River Cats Wet Nose Wednesdays and the Puptopia Festival in Big Bear to the Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon in San Diego and brewery fundraisers across the Bay Area. Here are our top…
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Dreamy Placer County hotels for dogs and their families
Placer County has dog-friendly hotels and rentals from Roseville to Lake Tahoe. Options range from the retro-cool Foothills Motel in Auburn and modern Basecamp Hotel in Tahoe City to pet-welcoming cabin and lakefront home rentals throughout the region.
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Treks, tours, and top spots in Placer County
From Hidden Falls Regional Park near Auburn to the Miners Ravine Trail in Roseville, Placer County is loaded with dog-friendly hikes and outdoor adventures. Explore 30-plus miles of trails, seasonal waterfalls, and scenic American River views with your pup.
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Cooper loved to travel
Cooper the Lab mix lived ten adventure-packed years as an avid DogTrekker, from winery visits at Gundlach Bundschu in Sonoma to Shirley Canyon hikes at Palisades Tahoe and beach romps at Fort Funston. His owner Niki shares how DogTrekker shaped…
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