By DogTrekker, of Broadway Animal Hospital

Snow dogs! Where to ruff it up in the white stuff

Those of us who live in California have to pinch ourselves in thanks for proximity to gorgeous mountain environments just day-trip distance away. Even if you don’t live in a snow zone, it’s easy enough to visit—and no need to leave your four-legged sidekick behind. Here are some of our favorite places and tips for a fun snow trip with your dog: And Sno It Goes Tahoe Snow Stay & Play Mammoth Lakes Winter Woof Winterize Your Dog
By DogTrekker, of Broadway Animal Hospital

Fall for these dog-friendly waterfalls

Yes, we had a dry January, but the big storms in late December filled lakes and streams and created a hefty Sierra snowpack. The payoff: Waterfall season! Here are some late winter/early spring hikes with watery rewards at the end. Yosemite Gushers Moving Water in Marin Don’t Pass on Pasadena With Your Dog Santa Barbara’s Waterfall Surprise
By DogTrekker, of Broadway Animal Hospital

Playtime with your pup in the East Bay’s big back yard

Yes, San Francisco traffic congestion can be a turnoff, but head to the East Bay and you’ll be amazed by all the open-to-the-public lands at your disposal – not to mention dozens of boutique wineries and, in spring, emerald-green, oak-dotted hills that beckon as invitingly to dogs as to their people. Here are some of our favorite destinations in the dog-friendly East Bay: Stay and play in Vacaville Conquer Concord with your pup Can you Suisun? If you haven’t, go soon! Putting paws to paths around Concord
By DogTrekker, of Broadway Animal Hospital

Enter to Win a Fort Bragg Coastal DogCation®

The DogCation® is the most widely anticipated promotion in the history of DogTrekker. We celebrate spring with a very unique opportunity. The lucky winner, a guest, and of course a dog or two, will have their choice of one of the three Beachcomber properties in dog-friendly Fort Bragg. Properties include the Beach House Inn, Surf and Sand Lodge and the Beachcomber Motel. Enter here.
By DogTrekker, of Broadway Animal Hospital

Best Dog-friendly Hikes in Santa Cruz County

DogTrekker.com's recent reader poll ranked hiking as the #1 activity that they wanted to experience at destinations they visit in 2021. In a recent blog, our friends at Visit Santa Cruz, who also get the same requests, put together a list of hikes in the County that will really get those tails wagging. Here are a few of our favs, with links to many more.