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Mountains’ Humane Society
Big Bar
Mountains’ Humane Society is a local pet services provider in Lake Arrowhead in California’s Inland Empire.
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Trinity County: Remote, relaxing and ruggedly beautiful
Trinity County is remote, rugged and beautifully uncrowded. Fewer than 14,000 people live here, leaving the Trinity Alps Wilderness, Gold Rush-era towns and pristine Trinity Lake wide open for hiking, boating, swimming and paddleboarding with your dog.
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Shasta Lake: Dog-friendly houseboating haven
Shasta Lake is California's houseboating capital, and several marinas rent pet-friendly vessels ranging from basic fishing boats to triple-decker floating palaces. After a wet winter, the lake is full and reservations are going fast.
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Hop on a houseboat with your pup
A houseboat vacation means water, sun and quality time with your dog. Trinity Lake and Lake Don Pedro both offer dog-friendly houseboat rentals through Suntex Marinas, with fishing boats and pontoons available too. Here's what you need to know.
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Old-fashioned fun at Shasta Cascade cabin resorts
The Shasta Cascade region is home to old-fashioned cabin resorts perfect for a fall getaway with your dog. From Trinity Alps Resort to Railroad Park Resort's vintage cabooses in Dunsmuir, these rustic retreats offer fishing, hiking, and charm.
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