Paddling Mendocino county rivers

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.

Photo by Catch A Canoe & Bicycles, Too.

Have you ever longed to kayak on a beautiful river but not been able to because you have your dog along? Come to Mendocino County, where it’s easy to go paddling with your pooch.

Catch A Canoe and Bicycles Too, associated with Mendocino’s dog-friendly Stanford Inn by the Sea, invites visitors and their four-legged companions to explore the beautiful Big River estuary in an outrigger canoe outfitted with a platform where dogs can sit or stand while watching the scenery drift by.

There’s even “canine cruiser” version that can accommodate up to four dogs on a large platform. On the nearby Noyo River, Liquid Fusion Kayaking provides kayaks with cockpits large enough for well behaved dogs to cuddle with their people. Paddle on!