Tuolumne Meadows is open again! After several years of renovations, this campground, one of our favorites, is ready to welcome back campers and their pups. It’s cooler, quieter, and less crowded than Yosemite Valley, and the perfect base camp for many dog-friendly adventures.

If dog-friendly pine forests, alpine lakes, lazy rivers, and wide-open trails sound like a great way to spend the summer, then Bend and La Pine, in central Oregon, should be at the top of your adventure list! Luna & Linus loved hiking, swimming in rivers and lakes, and exploring new landscapes.

Our husky mutts, Luna and Linus, are always looking for a refreshing retreat! The Oregon coast, with its mild summers, offers plenty of dog-friendly beaches, accommodations, and camping options to beat the heat and enjoy some quality time with our dogs. Being from California, we are no Oregon experts, but here are a few of our southern Oregon highlights.

Camping with a reactive dog can be stressful, but here are some tips to make camping more enjoyable.

The Mendocino coast in Northern California is beautiful year round, but autumn brings less crowds and usually less fog, making it a perfect fall road trip.

Looking for a dog-friendly snow adventure? Us too! SNO-Parks are fantastic destinations for dog-friendly snow play in the Sierra Nevada. These parks offer wide-open spaces, scenic trails, and plenty of room for Luna and Linus to romp in the snow.

California’s Monterey Coast, with its breathtaking ocean views, sandy beaches, and abundant sea life, offers an unforgettable adventure for the whole family—including our dogs!

Do stunning landscapes, dog-friendly beaches, wildlife encounters and miles of scenic trails sound like the perfect getaway? We think so too!

Camping with dogs packing checklist

Lake Tahoe is beautiful anytime of year, but it is particularly magical in the winter and early spring when snow blankets the region. North Lake Tahoe is the perfect blend of snowy adventures, scenic landscapes, and wildlife encounters making it great for both day trips and longer getaways.

Summer camping in the Bridger-Teton National Forest with dogs

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is one of California’s most breathtaking destinations, offering stunning redwood forests, scenic hiking trails, and access to some of the most beautiful coastal views.