High Sierra Region
Welcome to the High Sierra Region. This massive area runs from Lake Tahoe in the north to Mammoth Lakes and Bishop in the south and includes some of the nation's most famous and beautiful parks and wilderness areas.
Winter brings cross-country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. Summer brings a myriad of activities including boating, fishing, backpacking, biking, rafting, rock climbing and hiking. California's High Sierra has something for everyone and every dog.
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ARE DOGS ALLOWED IN YOSEMITE? WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO.
There’s no place like Yosemite Mariposa County in spring, especially when you’re joined by your favorite four-legged friend.
Dog-friendly waterfall hikes in California: a region-by-region guide
California has waterfalls almost everywhere, but the ones that welcome dogs are a smaller, more specific list.
17 dog-friendly vacation rentals in the Gold Country
17 dog-friendly vacation rentals across the Gold Country, from Arnold to Twain Harte, drawn from DogTrekker's directory of vetted pet-welcoming properties.
12 dog-friendly vacation rentals in Mammoth Lakes
12 dog-friendly vacation rentals across Mammoth Lakes and the Eastern Sierra, drawn from DogTrekker's directory of vetted pet-welcoming properties.
17 dog-friendly vacation rentals near Yosemite
17 dog-friendly vacation rentals near Yosemite, from Coulterville to Wawona, drawn from DogTrekker's directory of vetted pet-welcoming properties.
Why spring is the best-kept secret in Gold Country
If you've been waiting for the right moment to load up the car and point it toward the Sierra foothills, this is it.
9 dog-friendly cabins near Yosemite
9 dog-friendly cabins near Yosemite, from Fish Camp to Yosemite West, drawn from DogTrekker's directory of vetted pet-welcoming properties.
Dog-friendly Eastern Sierra spring: where to go
You don't need the high passes to enjoy the Eastern Sierra in spring. Highway 395 stays open all year, and Lone Pine, Bishop, Convict Lake, the June Lake Loop, and Mono Lake come to life in May and June with your dog.
4 high-elevation dog-friendly hikes for late wildflower season
California's high country blooms a full month or two after the valleys. Four dog-friendly hikes where wildflowers are still climbing into June and July: Carson Pass, Panther Meadows on Mount Shasta, the June Lake Loop, and the country around Lassen.
ADA accessible dog-friendly trails in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe and the High Sierra offer some of the most breathtaking scenery in California, and the good news is that much of it is accessible to visitors of all mobility levels — along with their dogs. We've compiled a guide to the best ADA
Dog-friendly Gold Country: exploring the Sierra foothills in April
There's a sweet spot in the California calendar when Gold Country is at its absolute best — and we're in it right now. The foothills are green, the wildflowers are putting on a show along Highway 49, and the historic downtowns of Sutter Creek, Murphys,
Skip the beach: 4 dog-friendly lake getaways
California's lakes are filling up from winter rains and the foothills are electric green. If you and your dog want warm spring weather without sandy crowds, head inland. Four dog-friendly lake getaways — Folsom, Clear Lake, Shasta, and Bass Lake — that deliver spring at