Mendocino County: Connect with Your Inner Dog
As Californians begin hatching from months of staying at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the itch to travel (safely) is growing stronger. Mendocino County is one destination that’s cautiously reopening to visitors. Their “Clean and Safe” commitment (download #SafeMendocino Visitor Guide) is geared to responsible travelers—including those accompanied by four-legged friends—who long to connect with nature, scenery and fresh, clean air.
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Kayla Forest Bathing
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‘Forest Bathing’ With Fido, Anyone?
The practice of “forest bathing,” or “shinrin-yoku,” popularized in the USA by a string of books including best-seller “Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness” by Japanese immunologist Quing Li, has taken off in Mendocino County. And there’s no better place to indulge in the practice of absorbing oneself in a forest atmosphere then here, where dog-friendly options amid the redwood giants abound. Read more...
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Mendocino Botanical Garden
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Open Air Dog-friendly Activities Perfect for Social Distancing
By now, we all know the drill: wash your hands, cover your face in public, maintain six feet of “social distancing” between yourself and anyone else who is not a member of your household “bubble.” So where does your dog fit in? Right by your side, as always! In Mendocino County, you’ll have access to many activities that let you have fun while still adhering to the guidelines. Here are a few suggestions. Read more...
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Can you canoe?
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Paddle Away From the Pandemic With Your Dog
Social distancing. Masks. It can all be a lot to keep top of mind…but not when you rent a “canine cruiser” outrigger canoe from Catch A Canoe & Bicycles Too on the grounds of dog-friendly Stanford Inn by the Sea on the Big River near Mendocino village. You’ll paddle 8.4 miles in a custom-designed vessel with a raised, padded deck centered in the middle of the craft between paddler positions in bow and stern. Read more...
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Stanford Inn
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Cuddle Up With Your Pup
Mendocino County isn’t day-trip distance from any metropolitan areas, which, for DogTrekkers, means you’ll want to cuddle up with your pup at a dog-friendly lodging establishment.
We’ve got lots of suggestions, which you can peruse here.
Meanwhile, we’ve cherry-picked a few of our favorites, including the Stanford Inn, Little River Inn, Beachcomber Properties and Sheep Dung Properties. Read more...
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Wine Dog
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How About Those Wineries and Brewpubs?
Mendocino County is known for its wines (and its brews, too) but as tasting-room openings and closures fluctuate in accordance with state mandates, DogTrekkers will want to pay close tabs before setting out to sip.
As of July 13, all indoor facilities are shut indefinitely. In general, outdoor tasting is permitted, by reservation. Keep up with the latest at mendowine.com.
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Photo Credits:
Stanford Inn - Stanford Inn
Forest Bathing - DogTrekker
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