Tail-waggin’ times outside the park
Yosemite National Park is a small (but mighty) part of Mariposa County. The rest of the Yosemite Mariposa realm is all-in with doggo-loving culture. Read more.
Hiking, Parks and Gardens – can you say happy dog? DogTrekker has you covered with some great stories about the best hikes, parks and gardens for you. Whether you are looking for a quiet stroll through the park or an adventurous hike to a remote location, we have something for everyone. From the great outdoors to urban adventures, we’ve got it all covered. So don’t forget your pup when planning your next adventure – DogTrekker is here to help! Happy trails!
Ruff-ing it in Yosemite National Park
Photo by Yosemite Mariposa County.
Is Yosemite dog-friendly? That’s one of the questions most asked by DogTrekker readers. The answer depends on how “Yosemite” is defined. Read more.
Raving about Redding
Watching the geese at the Sundial Bridge. Photo by Turtle Bay Exploration Park.
March is perhaps the prettiest and most temperate month of the year in Redding, a Northern California city that can warm up in summer. Read more.
Romp ‘n’ roll at a Sno-Park
California’s Sno-Park sites, most in the Tahoe basin but some farther afield on the flanks of the Sierra, are white oases for winter fun. Read more.
Cooper loved to Travel
In his ten years, this Lab/border collie/cattle dog mix traveled to seven states, but most of all he loved going anywhere DogTrekker recommended. Read more.
Hit the trails near Yosemite
What better way to enjoy the mountains for bipeds and quadrupeds alike than by being out on a hike? In Mariposa County's scenic Merced River Canyon, several dog friendly recreation areas exist including the Merced River Hike at the Briceburg Recreation Area. Read more.
Proactively accessible Concord for you and your dog
Concord prides itself on being a proactively ADA-accessible city offering many ways for visitors with disabilities to experience and enjoy the region. Read more.
A visit to Armstrong Redwoods State Park
Leo loves going to visit the redwoods at Armstrong Redwoods State Park in Guerneville. He always likes to stop for a photo shoot at Colonel Armstrong's tree. Read more.
Hiking Byrne-Milliron Forest
It’s hard to choose a favorite, but our most recent hike was at Byrne-Milliron Forest that we learned about through DogTrekker! Our girl Ruby was exhausted. Read more.
River, bridge, dam and your dog – Redding hikes
Maya at the Sacramento River near Redding. Photo by Dave Kendrick.
Yes, it’s the best known and most popular of Redding trails, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t recommend the Sacramento River National Recreation Trail extending almost 19 miles from the iconic Sundial Bridge to massive Shasta Dam. Read more.
Best dog-friendly hikes in Santa Cruz County
Photo by Stephen Leonardi.
Henry Cowell is a must. Locals and visitors alike love the beauty of the Santa Cruz Mountains and Henry Cowell has it all. For hikes with the pup, use the main park entrance off Highway 9 and access the Pipeline Trail. Read more.
Enchanted dog-friendly hiking in Santa Cruz
If you’re traveling down the coast, Santa Cruz County is a natural stop-over spot. And Byrne-Milliron Forest is a must-do with your canine companion. Yes, the views are great, but what sets this Land Trust of Santa Cruz County property apart are the sculptures and other works of art scattered about the trail. You’ll see sprites, goddesses and other smile-inducing installations as Read more.
Spring into Yosemite
Spring is the perfect time to visit Yosemite with your pups as the snowpack melts, waterfalls rush and wildflowers start to bloom. Read more.
Buckle up for big mountains, big fun at dog-friendly Mammoth
Dogs love to play in the Eastern Sierra. Photo by Visit Mammoth.
Yes, it can be a bit of a drive depending where you start out—but a beautiful one. Highway 395 skirting the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada deserves lots of pull-over time on the way to Mammoth Lakes Read more.
Hear the lonely whistle blow, watch the plants bloom
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Photo by Jessica Bay.
When visiting Fort Bragg with your dog, there are two activities you won’t want to woof out on. First is Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, a dog-friendly, bluff-top showplace best known for rare species of rhododendrons that thrive few places outside Southeast Asia and the Himalayas. Read more.
Put paws to paths in Fort Bragg
MacKerricher State Park. Photo by Don Kawahigashi.
Of the many places to hike in and around Fort Bragg, the Haul Road Recreation Trail is a favorite. 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.
Put tails to trails in and around Redding
Photo by Johannes Krupinski.
Like to hike? You’re in luck in the Trail Capital of California, as Redding has so aptly branded itself. The city boasts some 80 miles of trails within its city limits and hundreds more within a 20-mile radius of its core. Read more.
Dog-friendly EBMUD: What is it?
Photo by Paulius Dragunas.
While many visitors to the Concord/East Bay are familiar with the expansive East Bay Regional Park District, the preserves managed by the East Bay Municipal Utility District are off-the-grid for most. Yet two recreation areas surrounding reservoirs offer plenty of sights, sounds and sniffs to keep your tail-wagger engaged, although she’s not allowed in the water. Read more.
Pick A dog-friendly trail, any trail
If all 1,250 miles of trails within the East Bay Regional Park District stretched in a straight line up and down the West Coast, they’d reach from San Diego to Seattle. Read more.
