Featured hikes
Boggs Mountain Demonstration
Middletown
Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest is open year-round for public recreation and is frequently used for camping, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The forest is nearly 3,500 acres in southern Lake County, California, about 50 miles inland from the Pacific shoreline.
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Middletown Trailside Nature
Middletown
The Middletown Trailside Nature Preserve offers a serene escape for nature enthusiasts. Spanning over 500 acres of natural landscapes, it features an array of scenic trails that wind through dense forests, open meadows, and alongside babbling brooks.
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Dog-friendly Lake County adventures
Lake County offers dog-friendly water adventures from Clear Lake to the spring-fed Blue Lakes. Rent electric boats, splash at state park beaches, hike wildlife areas and watch for bald eagles and wild tule elk at Cache Creek in cooler months.
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All wine, no whine at these Lake County wineries
Lake County is one of California's fastest-growing wine regions, with over 30 wineries welcoming dogs at their tasting rooms and picnic areas. Sample sauvignon blancs, petit sirahs and big reds while your pup relaxes beside you.
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Make time for wine in Lake County
Lake County's fast-growing wine region offers laid-back, dog-friendly tasting with more than two dozen wineries to visit. Sample standout sauvignon blancs and bold reds at spots like Six Sigma Ranch, Thorn Hill Vineyards, and historic Langtry Farms.
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Skip the beach: 4 dog-friendly lake getaways
California's lakes are filling up from winter rains and the foothills are electric green. If you and your dog want warm spring weather without sandy crowds, head inland. Four dog-friendly lake getaways — Folsom, Clear Lake, Shasta, and Bass Lake…
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Spring splash: where your water dog wants to be
California is warming up and your water dog knows it. From the crystal-clear pools of the South Yuba River to calm Lake Natoma, here are the best spring splash spots to hit before the crowds arrive.
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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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