Dog stories
Our DogTrekker writers know dog-friendly California like your pup knows the treat jar—intimately and enthusiastically. Whether sniffing out beaches in San Diego, dog-friendly wineries in Sonoma, hiking trails in the Sierra, or cozy mountain cabins near Big Bear Lake, we're your trusted guides for dog travel. From bustling cities to hidden wilderness gems, we fetch reliable tips, insights, and local secrets to make traveling with your four-legged friend effortless. Trust DogTrekker to lead you and your pup to tail-wagging dog travel adventures across dog-friendly California.


Fort Bragg: affordable and uniquely dog-friendly
Northern California is known for dog-friendly adventures, and one destination really rolls out the red...
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The summit of Yosemite escape
This year, it’s time to treat yourself to a family- and dog-friendly California experience that...
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Widescreen Yosemite adventure
Home to towering waterfalls and 200-foot-tall giant sequoias, there’s no place like Yosemite. And Tenaya...
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Tenaya Lodge for couples
After spending a long day exploring awe-inspiring Giant Sequoias, you’ll be ready to relax at...
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Tenaya Lodge’s four-paw accommodations
Fetch a trip you’ll both enjoy at Tenaya Lodge. If you’re planning to visit Yosemite National...
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Tenaya Lodge with the kids
Not surprisingly, a place as big as Yosemite is home to plenty of outdoor and...
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Ruff it up with a late-season dog camping getaway
Where, oh where did the summer go? If your annual family camping trip (including your...
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Poop on the trail – special from our friends at Camp California
Pets and outdoor adventures were practically made for one another. Every day, millions of us venture outdoors...
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Dog-camping motto: be prepared
OK, you know how to pack for a camping trip. But add a dog to...
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Bark for some of our favorite dog-friendly campgrounds
California is incredibly rich and varied in terms of geography, and its thousands of dog-friendly...
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How to snag a dog-friendly camping rez
A couple of caveats to bear in mind before you get ahead of yourself: Most...
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Choose Redding – chase adventure
Redding anchors UpState CA, California’s under-the-radar adventure capital. Trails here lace through 7 national forests,...
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By land or by lake with Redding as a basecamp
Much of what makes California great rugged mountains, serene lakes, top-shelf food and wine, culture,...
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Redding hotels for hounds and the humans who follow
In a region with so many dog-friendly adventures, it’s only natural that lodging properties would...
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First time paws-ing in Redding?
If you’re new to Redding and the eight-county UpState CA region, start at the Shasta Cascade Welcome Center that’s...
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Don’t forget to winterize your pup
Winterization is not just about packing some de-icer, a scraper and filling up with below-zero...
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Raise a glass to the dog-friendly Delta
Just 15 miles south of downtown Sacramento, the scenic Sacramento River Delta opens up, city...
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Dogs take a bite out of the National Park Service
National Park Service beaches and trails that were formally open to dogs, both leashed and...
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