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Samuel P. Taylor State Park
Lagunitas
Samuel P. Taylor State Park borders the Point Reyes National Seashore and the Golden Gate National Recreation area has dog-friendly picnic areas, campgrounds with showers and a single dog-friendly trail.
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Dog’s guide to autumn: 5 Northern California day trips
Autumn in Northern California means cooler trails, colorful foliage and fewer crowds. These five dog-friendly day trips cover Apple Hill orchards, Gold Rush towns, ocean bluffs and redwood groves, each one perfect for a fall road trip with your pup.
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Visit a close-in, dog-friendly campground
You do not need to drive hours for a great dog-friendly camping trip. Folsom Lake, Samuel P. Taylor, Point Mugu, and Campland on the Bay in San Diego all offer close-in outdoor fun with your pup.
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More in Marin
Marin County's water district manages seven reservoirs around Mount Tamalpais with 130 miles of trails open to leashed dogs. A favorite loop connects Phoenix Lake, Bon Tempe Lake and Lake Lagunitas through shady, secluded terrain.
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Exceptions to California State Parks rules
Most California state parks keep dogs off dirt trails, but a few welcome leashed pups on paths beyond the pavement. Samuel P Taylor, South Yuba River and MacKerricher state parks stand out as happy exceptions worth a visit.
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Sonoma County trippin’
A Sonoma County road trip from Petaluma to Sebastopol to Santa Rosa serves up craft breweries, off-leash dog parks, wine-country trails and walkable downtowns. Each town brings its own character and plenty of dog-friendly stops along the way.
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Kayla, Director of Barketing Emeritus
A tribute to Kayla, DogTrekker's "research Lab" and director of barketing, who traveled California paw-testing hotels, trails and beaches since the site launched in 2011. Known by name at hotel front desks statewide, she inspired everything DogTrekker became.
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