"Is Yosemite dog-friendly?" That's one of the questions most commonly asked by DogTrekker readers. The answer depends on how the "Yosemite" region is defined. The famous national park comes immediately to mind, but the rugged Sierra Nevada landscapes that define it don't suddenly end at its borders.

The Yosemite Region, encompassing the four counties Mariposa, Tuolumne, Madera, and Mono, harbors many other places to see and things to do — and it's definitely dog-friendly!

The Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau (YMCTB) is the destination marketing organization for Mariposa County  where Yosemite is located. The YMCTB is a long-time destination partner of DogTrekker.com and supporter of our Leave Only Paw Prints stewardship values.

The YMTCB asks all guests to Mariposa County and Yosemite National Park to enjoy one of the world’s top wilderness destinations with care. Check out their Nature Rules educational campaign prior to visiting and help all of us save this magnificent corner of the globe for future generations.