Visit a close-in, dog-friendly campground

Photo by Igor Cibulsky.

Even if you’re an urban dweller, you don’t have to go far to snag a spot in the woods (although you might have trouble with reservations). Read more.

Moseying around the Mojave

2 beagles sit in front of the entrance sign at Mohave National Preserve.

Splash and Cricket at Mohave National Preserve in winter. Photo by Jessica Bay.

The name sounds intimidating, and the 1.6 million-acre Mojave National Preserve in San Bernardino County can certainly be that. Read more.

Taking your dog to Joshua Tree and Anza Borrego

wildflower field at Anza Borrego State Park

Wildflowers at Anza Borrego State Park.

As at most national parks, regulations at Joshua Tree prohibit dogs from accompanying their people on trails—but not from driving through to admire the scenery or enjoy a picnic at a site surrounded by the fuzzy, forklike agave from which the park takes its name. Read more.

The California Desert Region

The Greater Palm Springs area, cutting through five counties and encompassing millions of acres of protected lands, is the perfect place to begin exploring the much larger Desert Regions of California. Here are some dog-friendly suggestions on where to go and what to do in the fall and winter months. Read more.

Joshua Tree and Anza Borrego

Joshua Tree National Park. Photo by Kindel Media.

As at most national parks, regulations at Joshua Tree prohibit dogs from accompanying you on trails—but not from driving through to admire the scenery or enjoy a picnic at a site surrounded by the fuzzy, forklike cacti from which the park takes its name. Read more.