Minimize driving, maximize scenery

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.

In Little River, just north of Albion, the charming Little River Inn welcomes four-legged family members as well as their uprights, offering bed, breakfast and majestic views of the sea. The outside dining area is fur-friendly, and there’s a private path to the beach. The nearby Inn at Schoolhouse Creek and Andiron Seaside Inn & Cabins are popular choices for DogTrekkers who prefer the privacy offered by individual cottages.

What to do once you’re here? Little River makes a great jumping-off point for wine-tasting along the twisty Highway 128 Wine Trail, or for walks along coastal bluffs just outside town.

Dog-friendly Van Damme State Beach is nearby and highly deserving of a visit. Just be aware that, while canines are allowed to accompany their people on the sand, they’re not allowed on trails within this gorgeous coastal preserve.