Featured hikes
Oat Hill Mine Trail
Calistoga
The 8.3 mile long Oat Hill Mine Trail follows the original route between Calistoga and the western end of Aetna Springs Road in Pope Valley. The old mercury mines are further to the north, and are not open to the public.
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The Petrified Forest
Calistoga
The Petrified Forest in Calistoga, Napa County, California, offers a captivating journey through time, transporting visitors back over 3 million years.
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Napa Valley Vine Trail
Calistoga
The Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition is a grass-roots nonprofit with a vision to build a walking/biking trail system to connect the entire Napa Valley—physically, artistically, and culturally.
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10 dog-friendly bed & breakfasts in Napa Valley
10 dog-friendly bed & breakfasts across Napa Valley, from Calistoga to Napa, drawn from DogTrekker's directory of vetted pet-welcoming properties.
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Dog-friendly Bay Area spring getaways under 2 hours
Five spring dog-friendly escapes under two hours from San Francisco or Oakland: Half Moon Bay and Pescadero, Healdsburg and the Russian River, Calistoga and upper Napa, Bodega Bay and the Sonoma Coast, and Santa Cruz on the edge of Monterey…
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Calistoga in Napa Valley: a very dog-friendly wine city
Calistoga in Napa Valley is a standout wine country town for dog lovers. Stroll Lincoln Avenue, hike the Oat Hill Mine Trail, taste wines at dog-welcoming wineries like Chateau Montelena, and dine on pet-friendly patios.
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Top destination stories of 2023
DogTrekker's most popular 2023 destination stories span the Golden State, from Sacramento's walkable dog scene to Placer County's mountain trails and beyond. These paw-tested reader favorites are packed with ideas to inspire your next California road trip.
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Was Calistoga really founded by a dog?
Calistoga's founding story features Sam Brannan and his loyal Newfoundland, Leonitus, who helped shape the town into a thriving resort community. Today, pet-friendly inns, wine tasting rooms and restaurants carry on that dog-welcoming tradition in Napa Valley.
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Ten terrific dog-friendly wineries in California
California wine country is full of wineries that welcome dogs. From Hall Wines in Napa Valley and Castello di Amorosa in Calistoga to Mutt Lynch Winery in Windsor, here are ten great spots to sip with your pup.
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