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Riding through the redwoods

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.

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After a recent move from Illinois to California, Diana and her pups set out to explore dog-friendly California. She shared one of their California adventures with us:

Roaring Camp Railroads

"We just moved to California from Illinois. We loved the Roaring Camp Railroads and the Redwood Forest! We stayed on the caboose end and the dogs loved it! I got a lot of great pictures. It was very easy to eat lunch with the dogs at the food court. Then we went trekking next door on the trails. It is definitely a good idea to go early. We look forward to trying the beach train route next time!"

We love hearing paw-tested stories from our readers and want to share them with other DogTrekkers. Please join our growing group of official ‘Paw-Testers’ by writing in to tell us about your favorite dog-friendly places in California.

Share your favorite California dog experience, along with a photo or two, and we’ll post your trek in this section. Thanks and happy DogTrekking!

Photos: Diana Spiewak

 

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