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Habitat For Humanity ReStore
San Andreas
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore in San Andreas, located in Calaveras County within the Gold Country region, is a volunteer-operated home improvement store that offers a wide selection of new and gently used building materials, appliances, and furniture at discounted prices.
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Hit the trail in Greater Palm Springs
Greater Palm Springs offers dog-friendly hiking trails for every fitness level, from the slot canyons of East Indio Hills Badlands to the sunrise views on Chuckwalla Trail Loop and a stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail at Whitewater Preserve.
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17 dog-friendly vacation rentals in the Gold Country
17 dog-friendly vacation rentals across the Gold Country, from Arnold to Twain Harte, drawn from DogTrekker's directory of vetted pet-welcoming properties.
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Dog-friendly Gold Country: exploring the Sierra foothills in April
There’s a sweet spot in the California calendar when Gold Country is at its absolute best — and we’re in it right now. The foothills are green, the wildflowers are putting on a show along Highway 49, and the historic…
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Calaveras Big Trees State Park with your dog
Calaveras Big Trees State Park lets you stand among giant sequoias with your dog. While pets can't join the dirt grove trails, paved paths near the visitor center wind past towering trees.
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Care for Big Bear
Care For Big Bear promotes responsible tourism in the San Bernardino National Forest, where more than 3 million visitors play each year. Stay on trails, respect wildlife, and support local green businesses.
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The Gold Country, an amazing American road trip
California’s Gold Country, home to the Gold Rush in 1849, combines history, nature, authentic American West small towns, a sensational culinary scene, wine, microbreweries, and majestic scenery in a captivating way that no other California region rivals. The gold…
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