Dazzling waterfalls and wide-open wilderness define pup-friendly Siskiyou County, which borders Oregon in the Shasta Cascade region’s northwestern corner.
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Exploring Shasta State Historic Park. Photo by Choose Redding.
Much of what makes California great rugged mountains, serene lakes, top-shelf food and wine, culture, and community charm anchors the Redding and UpState CA experience. This wide-open wonderland is dotted with all kinds of activities. Hike storied Shasta Cascade trails. Marvel at magnificent waterfalls. Get travel tips from the locals over happy hour drinks. Then, overnight in Redding and enjoy new Northern California adventures tomorrow. Read More
Dog-friendly road trip north: the compass points toward Redding
Heading north out of Sacramento on Interstate 5, the goal is to base camp in Redding, the Shasta Cascade's largest city. One of the top sights includes the iconic Sundial Bridge, spanning the Sacramento River. It bisects a paved, 16-mile, dog-friendly trail that eventually leads to Shasta Dam. Redding prides itself as “California’s Trail Capital,” with 225 miles of trails within a 15-mile radius of town. Search trails and download a map here. Read More
Woof it up with these scenic Shasta Cascade excursions
Photo by Dave Kendrick.
If you crave a change of scenery, you’ll get it many times over in the eight-county Shasta Cascade region. Read More
Scenery rules at these dog-friendly campgrounds
Photo by Cristoph Wesi.
Three pet-friendly campgrounds at MacKerricher State Park, just three miles from Fort Bragg in Mendocino County, put you smack on the scenic coast within sight and sound of the sea.
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