By DogTrekker Staff, of

California coasting with your dog

A golden retriever runs through the shallow water at a California beach, a blue ball clamped in its mouth. Waves roll and crash behind the dog, whose wet fur suggests it has been swimming. The background features churning surf and a distant horizon.

Summer in California means sandcastles, swimming, shoreline walks, and patio dinners at sunset – all with your dog in tow. As we look ahead to this year’s splash season, the DogTrekker team has put together pup-tested itineraries for some of the state’s best coastal destinations.

Slap on the sunscreen and get ready to roll. Whether you want to surf, watch waves, or paddle tranquil rivers, you’ll find exciting options. Outline your journey with this beach-trip bucket list, organized from north to south.

By DogTrekker Staff, of

Find fall fun with your dog on the shores of South Lake Tahoe

A group of people and their dogs hike through a rocky trail in a forested area. Large boulders and tall trees surround them. They take in the scenic view of South Lake Tahoe's lake and mountains under a clear sky, enjoying the fall season.

Photo by Wild Blue Dogs.

Fall is a great time to visit Lake Tahoe, thanks to fewer crowds, comfortable weather, and, of course, that dazzling blue water.

FALL CAMP

Wild Blue Dogs holds their Fall Camp activities September 16 – 22 on a fenced, 33-acre property between Edgewood Golf Course and Zephyr Cove, on the Nevada side of the lake. (The facility doubles as a midsummer 4-H camp).

By DogTrekker Staff, of

Bark in the Park

Photo by Bark in the Park.

Grab your best friend and a leash and head to Bark in the Park Saturday, September 21 at William Street Park in downtown San Jose! Dogs and their people will have a great time at the largest dog festival in the United States with more than 15,000 dog lovers and 3,900 dogs. Money raised from Bark in the Park benefits local community and pet-focused organizations.

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Dog-friendly lakes not named “Tahoe”

A black Labrador Retriever in an orange life jacket sits on a boat, looking out over a calm, dog-friendly lake. The water is surrounded by forested mountains and the sky above is bright blue with scattered clouds.

On a sun-drenched summer afternoon, few activities feel better than splashing in a cool lake – and that goes for both pups

By Roger Coryell, of DogTrekker.com

How to find a lost dog: Essential tips

Bella

Our rescue dog Bella, who came to us from Rocket Dog Rescue, was a world-class escape artist. There was no gate she couldn’t get through, no fence she couldn’t scale or jump, no harness she couldn’t wiggle out of. Bella taught us a lot about finding escaped dogs. And she hated the Fourth of July. … Read more.