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Samuel p. taylor state park

Redwood trees at Samuel P. Taylor State Park. Photo by Martha Bergmann.
This lush redwood retreat 15 miles west of San Rafael has dog-friendly picnic areas, campgrounds with showers and the five-mile Cross Marin Trail, shared with cyclists, that visitors with leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy. Read more.

South yuba river state park

Photo by Jeremy Perkins.
We’d love South Yuba River State Park even if its many trails and swimming holes weren’t dog-friendly, and we bet you will, too. Read more.

10 ways to have fun with your dog at Lake Tahoe

Photo by Jessica Bay.

Yes, you can take your dog swimming at Lake Tahoe! True, there are only a handful of dog-friendly beaches, but for most dogs, just one a day is enough. One of our hidden favorites on the West Shore is the private beach at Obexer’s General Store in Homewood. 

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Swimming with fido

Swimming can keep your dog cool on a hot day. On the down-side, the dermatological downsides of swimming typically include ear infections and hot spots. Read more.

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