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Mendocino County’s big backyard at your doorstep

By: DogTrekker Staff
A vibrant dog park bathed in sunlight features abundant greenery with mature trees, offering ample shade for leisurely outdoor activities. In the distance is a well-equipped playground that presents an additional activity area. An inviting picnic table spreads out nearby, ideal for enjoying meals al fresco or taking relaxing breaks from play. A neatly-placed trash bin aids in maintaining the park's cleanliness for everyone's enjoyment. Dominating the scene is a generously wide dirt path gracefully curving through the expanse of grass, promising exploratory walks and lively fetch games.
Cricket at Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden. Photo by Jessica Bay.

The Little River Inn is an ideal basecamp for exploring legendary Mendocino County. Rooms are perched above the Pacific near Van Damme State Beach, where four-paw explorers can walk in the waves and along paved roads that link campground sites.

On-leash hiking is also popular up the road at Big River State Beach, MacKerricher State Park or the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Marvel at 50 acres of blooms before a voyage on the Skunk Train. The dog-friendly staple departs from downtown Mendocino and chugs through towering ancient redwoods.

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A vibrant dog park bathed in sunlight features abundant greenery with mature trees, offering ample shade for leisurely outdoor activities. In the distance is a well-equipped playground that presents an additional activity area. An inviting picnic table spreads out nearby, ideal for enjoying meals al fresco or taking relaxing breaks from play. A neatly-placed trash bin aids in maintaining the park's cleanliness for everyone's enjoyment. Dominating the scene is a generously wide dirt path gracefully curving through the expanse of grass, promising exploratory walks and lively fetch games.

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