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Putah Canyon Campground: dog-friendly camping on Lake Berryessa

A peaceful lake surrounded by forested hills under a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds.
Photo by Royal Elk Park management.
Waterfront campsites and mellow lakeshore exploring Putah Canyon Campground on Lake Berryessa’s quieter west side offers a low-key, scenic base for a dog-friendly trip. If you’re looking for relaxed camping with your pup—simple amenities, lakeshore wandering and easy mornings—this is an excellent fit. Campsites stretch along Berryessa’s broad shoreline, giving many sites a view of … Read More

Yucaipa Regional Park: a dog-friendly lake day in the Inland Empire

Serene lake at dog-friendly park with walking trails, picnic areas, and a large playground, ideal for outdoor activities with dogs and families in a scenic natural setting.
Photo by San Bernadino Regional Parks
Wide-open lawns and easy lakeside walking Yucaipa Regional Park is one of the most relaxed, welcoming outdoor spaces for dogs in the Inland Empire. Set at the foot of the San Bernardino Mountains, it blends lakeside scenery with green lawns, flat walking paths and plenty of mellow space for dogs to explore on leash. If … Read More

Calaveras Big Trees State Park: visiting giant sequoias with your dog

Majestic redwood forest trail suitable for dog-friendly hikes and outdoor adventures. Experience nature’s beauty with your dog amidst towering trees and lush green scenery.
Photo by Calaveras Visitors Bureau
A peaceful, dog-friendly introduction to giant trees Calaveras Big Trees State Park offers a rare combination: the chance to stand among enormous sequoias while still enjoying a dog-friendly outing. While pets aren’t allowed on the dirt trails that run through the North Grove and South Grove, dogs can join you in many other areas, and … Read More

Paw-some road trips from Sacramento

Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront patio
Photo by Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade.

Sacramento’s big backyard offers more adventures like chasing waterfalls in Placer County, tracing old mining trails near the American River, or wine tasting in the Sacramento River Delta.

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Spring-friendly things to do with your pets in Yosemite Mariposa County

Large white dog wearing a scarf in Yosemite
Photo by Yosemite Mariposa.

The Yosemite Mariposa County region offers an adventure-filled autumn vacation not just for humans but for their four-legged companions as well. The stunning scenery and outdoor activities that evoke feelings of joy and awe in humans are bound to elevate the happiness of dogs too. From sniffing pine cones to exploring seasonally-hued trails and encountering an abundance of sticks, dogs can revel in the sensory overload of Yosemite National Park. 

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