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Fall is prime wine time

Group of friends outdoor with woman feeding her dog at the table
Visiting dog-friendly California wineries is a favorite DogTrekker activity. Even during the second year of the pandemic, summer saw crowded tasting rooms, packed patios and sold-out tours and special events. Find tips and insights on dog-friendly wine areas ripe for visiting: Vacaville for visitors: packed with surprises Hiding in plain sight: the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail Cruz Your Way to a Wine Heaven Celebrate 10 winery areas in Mendocino County Read more.

Hiding in plain sight: the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail

Santa Clara Valley wine trail map
The city of Gilroy is part of the historic Santa Clara Valley, one of California’s oldest wine growing regions and home to more than 35 family-owned wineries and tasting rooms, many of them dog-friendly. Even though some of Gilroy’s wineries have been around since the turn of the century, the region is still one of California’s best-kept secrets when it comes to wine tasting! Read more.

Silicon Valley Through a DogTrekker Lens

Dogs and people in restaurant in Silicon Valley
No, Fido, Silicon Valley is not just about Google, Facebook and other tech giants. It’s also home to a dog-friendly wine region that’s hiding in plain sight. Just follow  Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail signage to craft your own itinerary among 34 family-owned wineries and tasting rooms within 28 miles of each other. Be sure to check ahead, as some are closed to the public during the pandemic. Read more.

Explore the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail

Man holding dog and glass of wine for  the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail
Now here’s a wine region that’s hiding in plain sight. The Santa Clara Valley (also known as Silicon Valley) is one of California’s oldest wine-growing regions and home to some 34 family-owned wineries and tasting rooms, many of them dog-friendly. The city of Gilroy, known for its famous garlic festival, is your home base for exploring the region; just follow the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail signage to craft your own tour. Read more.

Outdoor Gilroy: More Than Just Garlic!

Dog walk in Gilroy
Gilroy, a small city near the coast in Santa Clara County, might be known as the garlic capital of the world, but it’s also filled with dog-friendly open spaces ideal for spring exploration. Mount Madonna County Park, encompassing 4,605 acres 10 miles west of Gilroy, rising to 1,900 feet in elevation and offering panoramic views of highly varied terrain. For a good workout, choose the Sprig Lake Trail, which has an elevation gain of 600 feet over 3 miles. Read more.

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