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Lake Tahoe Summer Fun

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Lake Tahoe in summer gives you a gift: long daylight, cool nights, and enough shoreline and trail to keep a dog happy for a week. The trick is knowing where dogs are truly welcome, where the beaches won’t feel like a crowded city park, and where you can eat and sleep without apologizing for traveling … Read more.

Spring forward at Lake Tahoe

Spring in North Lake Tahoe shows up the way it always does in the mountains: not all at once, not politely, and never on a schedule that matches your calendar. One day you’re walking across hard morning snow that still squeaks under your boots. The next day the sun has teeth, the edges of the … Read more.

California’s best coastal dog-friendly towns

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Dog sitting on a scenic coastal cliff, enjoying panoramic ocean views, perfect for outdoor dog trekking adventures and pet-friendly travel enthusiasts exploring nature’s beauty.
From Mendocino to Oceanside, these seaside communities roll out water bowls, patios and walkable streets for four-legged travelers. The bell on the inn’s front door hasn’t finished chiming before the clerk is leaning over the counter, hand outstretched — not to the human with the credit card, but to the dog with the wagging tail. … Read more.

Make Noyo Harbor Inn your ulti-mutt fall getaway

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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In the weeks ahead, the golden days of fall will slowly replace peak summer sunshine. Catch the transition on California’s spectacular North Coast. From Noyo Harbor Inn, just south of downtown Fort Bragg, guests can step out the door and experience this magical season with four-legged family members by their side. The property offers riverfront dining, spa services and dog-friendly accommodations, and it’s close to parks, attractions and restaurants that welcome pups. 

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Attention all water dogs: It’s splash season

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.
2024 DogTrekker Go California Photo Contest entry. Photo by Julie W. 

Summer is in full swing, which means it's time to hit the water. During California's sun-drenched splash season, water dogs and families seek out seaside coves, freshwater lakes, secluded swimming holes and idyllic rivers across the state. You'll find unforgettable activities – plus open-air patios and pup-tastic hotels perfect for recharging. Customize your own splash season itinerary with these DogTrekker-tested favorites. 

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