Featured lakes/rivers
Lake Sabrina
Bishop
When the summer heat rolls into Bishop, locals and savvy travelers alike know exactly where to go: up. Less than 20 miles southwest of Bishop via California State Route 168 and perched at over 9,100 feet, Lake Sabrina (pronounced suh-BRY-nuh by locals) offers a refreshing
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Owens River
Bishop
Just east of Bishop, the Owens River flows through open sagebrush and grassy banks, curving gently beneath the tall ridge of the Sierra Nevada.
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North Lake
Bishop
North Lake near Bishop offers serene scenery and outdoor adventure Location and access North Lake, located about 18 miles west of Bishop, sits at an elevation of 9,255 feet in the eastern Sierra Nevada.
Read moreSabrina Basin Trail
Bishop
Located in the Eastern Sierra in Inyo County near Bishop, the Sabrina Basin Trail offers a picturesque and dog-friendly hiking experience that is sure to delight both you and your furry companion.
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Bishop
Situated in the picturesque Eastern Sierra region near Bishop, California, South Lake is a hidden gem that offers a perfect alpine retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions. This dog-friendly destination is a haven for those seeking a peaceful escape surrounded by stunning natural
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Off-leash, earned: Eastern Sierra & Gold Country
Where your dog can legally run off-leash in the Eastern Sierra and Gold Country — and the honest test for whether she's actually ready.
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Pups for the planet: leaving only paw prints
This Earth Day, DogTrekker is celebrating something worth wagging about: our community. A recent reader survey shows 99% of you pack it in and pack it out, and 95% leash up in sensitive habitats. Now, that’s a pack worth howling…
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Dog-friendly Eastern Sierra spring: where to go
You don't need the high passes to enjoy the Eastern Sierra in spring. Highway 395 stays open all year, and Lone Pine, Bishop, Convict Lake, the June Lake Loop, and Mono Lake come to life in May and June with…
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Dog-friendly Memorial Day weekend in California: 6 escapes
Six dog-friendly California escapes for Memorial Day weekend: North Lake Tahoe, the Mendocino coast, Big Bear Lake, Avila Beach, Bishop and the Eastern Sierra, and Bodega Bay. Each pick includes real places to stay, and why the rooms book out…
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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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Introducing the DogTrekker Southern California portal
DogTrekker's new SoCal Portal showcases Southern California's best dog-friendly places to stay, play, hike, dine, and splash, from laid-back beach towns to high-desert escapes. Sunshine, surf, mountains and deserts—Southern California is a dog lover's dream. DogTrekker.com's brand-new SoCal Portal pulls…
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