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Horsetail Falls
Twin Bridges
Horsetail Falls, a Tahoe-area landmark visible from Highway 50 at Twin Bridges, offers a thrilling adventure for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Twin Bridges
This landmark granite dome, a popular climbing destination with more than 150 established routes, rears above the hamlet of Strawberry, offering panoramic...
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Second stop: Highway 50, Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe
Highway 50 from Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe is the scenic route to the Sierra. Stop at Horsetail Falls, then choose between the bustling Heavenly Village or a mellow drive up the west shore with beaches and trails.
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Wandering El Dorado County
El Dorado County offers everything from Echo Lake hikes along the Pacific Crest Trail to five sparkling lakes in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area. With over 700 dog-friendly campsites and trails into Desolation Wilderness, summer adventures abound.
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Treasure in El Dorado County
El Dorado County stretches from the Gold Rush towns along Highway 49 up to Lake Tahoe, offering dog-friendly recreation at Sly Park, Horsetail Falls, and Echo Lakes. Stay at the charmingly haunted Cary House Hotel in Placerville.
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Hiking Horsetail Falls near Lake Tahoe with your dog
The hike to Horsetail Falls near Twin Bridges is a Tahoe-area classic, but hot granite slabs can scorch paws on summer days. The Pyramid Creek Loop offers a shady alternative with granite-rimmed swimming pools and dense pine forest along the…
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Why spring is the best-kept secret in Gold Country
If you've been waiting for the right moment to load up the car and point it toward the Sierra foothills, this is it.
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Tahoe dog trails loved to death — and alternatives
Eagle Falls, Emerald Bay and Mt. Tallac are buckling under crowds. Here are the Tahoe dog trails taking the hit — and quieter alternatives that still deliver.
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