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Hit the road for Sacramento, the ultimate dog-friendly basecamp

Sacramento’s central location and welcoming vibes make it a perfect launchpad for Northern California adventures. Stroll the city’s riverfront, wander …
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High Sierra escapes from Sacramento

From downtown Sacramento, you can reach fresh mountain air within about two hours. Pups are welcome at many of the …
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Amador and El Dorado counties: Wine, walks and woofs

Make the short drive south and east of Sacramento to reach the Amador and El Dorado wine regions. Select local …
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Day tripping through Gold Country

Day tripping through Gold Country Just east of Sacramento, Gold Country towns roll out the red carpet for pups. Spring …
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48 hours of tail-wagging fun in Sacramento

Kick off your Sacramento weekend with a Saturday morning walk through the colorful gardens and wooded corners of Capitol Park …
On a sandy beach of Wild Blue lake, surrounded by distant mountains, three Shetland Sheepdogs sit calmly on paddleboards. Their fluffy tricolor coats catch the light of the clear blue sky, offering a relaxing scene by the water’s edge.

Wild Blue canine camp is calling!

Daydreaming about where travel will take you in 2025?  Why not opt to spend quality time with your pups at …
A man and woman navigate the winding trails of a lush forest, accompanied by their small dog. Each carries a backpack, ready for the day's adventure. The man wears comfortable shorts and a T-shirt, while the woman opts for shorts paired with a sleeveless top. Sunlight seeps gently through the canopy above, casting dappled patterns on the path beneath their feet as they explore this serene setting together with their canine companion.

GO, hit the trails in GOCAL!

GOCAL is known as the gateway to SoCal, but it’s also the gateway to outdoor fun! And who better to …
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This Earth Day, DogTrekker spotlights stewardship

Sustainability helped spark DogTrekker.com. Before launching the website, around Earth Day 2011, we sent a newsletter called “Leave Only Pawprints.” …
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Top tips for safe Earth Day adventures

“Earth Day is every day,” as the old saying goes, and the DogTrekker team takes that idea seriously. We invite …

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