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Lake Pillsbury Resort & Marina
Potter Valley
Located on the central west shore of the picturesque Lake Pillsbury, this hidden gem in Potter Valley, Lake County, California Wine Country, beckons travelers seeking a peaceful escape surrounded by nature's splendor.
Read moreTrout Creek Campground
Potter Valley
Trout Creek is one of the few sizable creeks on the McCloud Flats, and is a popular undeveloped camping area. Vault toilets are provided, but there are no tables at these dispersed sites.
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Catch a ride on a canine cruiser
Catch A Canoe in Mendocino has added a custom-built Canine Cruiser to its fleet. The handmade redwood outrigger features a raised, padded deck that fits up to four dogs, making Big River estuary trips a true family affair.
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Splash hits: Summer delights for water-loving dogs
The dog days of summer are here! Got a pup who loves the water? California's rivers, lakes and coastal landscapes welcome four-legged family members with paw-some adventures.
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Rove the rivers and coastline of magical Mendocino
Few places cater to water-loving canines like Catch A Canoe & Bicycles, Too. A perennial DogTrekker favorite, this Mendocino coast mainstay runs guided tours and rents dog-friendly watersports equipment on the Stanford Inn grounds. Innkeepers Joan and Jeff Stanford have…
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Stanford Inn: Green, gorgeous and welcoming for 45 years
The Stanford Inn by the Sea in Mendocino celebrates 45 years of welcoming dogs with ocean-view rooms, plant-based dining, spa services and nature walks. This eco-resort treats four-legged guests like family, with treats, beds and coastal trails nearby.
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Redwoods, shallow roots, and dogs on fire roads
Coast redwoods have roots just 6-12 feet deep but 100 feet wide. Here's why that shapes where your dog can walk in California's redwood parks.
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Roosevelt elk and dogs: rules for the North Coast
Roosevelt elk, bears, seal pups, plovers — California's North Coast is thick with wildlife. Here's exactly what to do when your dog meets them.
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