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Bass Lake Boat Rentals
Bass Lake
Bass Lake Boat Rentals & Water Sports, located in Bass Lake, Yosemite Madera County, offers an unparalleled selection of watercraft for an unforgettable experience on the water.
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The Forks Resort
Bass Lake
The Forks Resort on Bass Lake, family-owned and operated for three generations, is a renowned traditional family vacation destination in Bass Lake, Yosemite, Madera County.
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The Pines Resort
Bass Lake
The Pines Resort, a full-service resort and conference center on Bass Lake, 17 miles from Yosemite National Park's Wawona entrance, offers a luxurious escape for travelers seeking a dog-friendly retreat in Gold Country.
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Eastman Lake
Raymond
Eastman Lake is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills surrounded by grasslands and blue oaks. The lake was created by
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Accessible dog trails in Yosemite and Eastern Sierra
The Yosemite region and Eastern Sierra offer some of California’s most stunning mountain scenery — and the good news is that several trails in the area are accessible for visitors with mobility challenges who want to bring their dogs along…
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Skip the beach: 4 dog-friendly lake getaways
California's lakes are filling up from winter rains and the foothills are electric green. If you and your dog want warm spring weather without sandy crowds, head inland. Four dog-friendly lake getaways — Folsom, Clear Lake, Shasta, and Bass Lake…
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Exceptional experiences in Yosemite
Yosemite's gateway towns are welcoming a wave of new glamping and adventure hotels. From canvas tents in Mariposa to safari-style camps in Groveland, these fresh lodging options put you close to the park with dog-friendly rooms and outdoor experiences.
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Dog lover’s guide to California’s state parks and lakes
California's state parks offer lakeside romps and woodland strolls for leashed dogs. From splashing at Lake Tahoe and Folsom Lake to camping at Lake Oroville, here's your guide to trail etiquette, rules and the best pup-approved park adventures.
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The splashy side of Placer County
Placer County is full of dog-friendly water fun, from rafting the American River and fishing at French Meadows Reservoir to kayaking on Lake Tahoe. Folsom Lake and Sugar Pine Reservoir also welcome leashed pups for swimming, hiking, and boating.
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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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