By DogTrekker Staff, of

Rancho Cordova: A beer-lovers destination!

Photo by @adventure_rn.

Rancho Cordova, a suburban community on Highway 50 about 15 miles east of downtown Sacramento, is a great jumping-off place for forays into the Sierra foothills, as well as a beer lover’s destination in itself. It is the home of the Barrel District, a collection of 6 breweries, 2 distilleries, and a wine bar.… Read the rest

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Bark and Meow Around the Block

Poster by Berkeley Humane.

Berkeley Humane’s biggest annual adopt-a-thon and family-friendly event, Bark & Meow Around the Block, will return on Saturday, August 26, 2023!

This Adopt-a-thon and street fair features countless dogs and cats available for adoption from all over the Bay Area, live music, food bites, a beer garden, and our vibrant, animal-loving community.

By Roger Coryell, of DogTrekker.com

Was Calistoga really founded by a dog?

An old photo of a large dog walking down a street.

San Francisco’s Emperor Norton had his dogs Bummer and Lazarus. Calistoga’s Sam Brannan had Leonitus. Archive photo.

The charming Sam Brannan and Leonitus story

In the early days of Calistoga, California, a man named Sam Brannan and his loyal Newfoundland dog, Leonitus, embarked on a journey to shape a thriving resort town. Brannan, with Leonitus’ watchful gaze and quiet camaraderie, transformed the wild land into a flourishing community.… Read the rest

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Rancho Cordova

Photo by @adventure_rn.

Rancho Cordova curves along the American River between Sacramento and Folsom, in Northern California’s sun-splashed Gold Country. This charming, dog-friendly community has trails, parks, open-air patios, and nearly a dozen hotels that welcome four-legged family members.

Start your stay with a walk on the American River Parkway-Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail, and pause to play fetch in the fenced dog park at Hagan Community Park.… Read the rest

By DogTrekker Staff, of

Wellness meets tail-waggin’ fun at the Stanford Inn

A golden retriever is standing in front of a garden at Stanford Inn with a view of the ocean.

Few places match Mendocino’s natural beauty. The Stanford Inn stretches along 10 coastal acres here, framed by USDA-certified organic gardens, towering trees and Pacific Ocean views.

Dog-friendly for 43 years and counting, this charming getaway by innkeepers Jeff and Joan Stanford offers an earth-minded experience with comprehensive wellness programs, spa services, outdoor adventures and plant-based dining.… Read the rest