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119_Dogparks_2015final_119_DogParks_2015 6/23/15 4:48 PM Page 119 PAW FRIENDLY P E T S A L L O W E D OFF LEASH DOG PARKS Dog Park at Western Gateway Park 18560 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley Dogs Run Free Dog Park Condon Park, 660 Minnie St., Grass Valley Truckee Regional Park Seasonal off leash park: Leashed dogs are welcome May 1–October 31. All dogs must be under strict voice and visual control from November 1–April 30 STAY DOG FRIENDLY Watch for these pawprints in our Lodging Section, pages 112–118 EAT DOG FRIENDLY Watch for these pawprints in our Dining Section, pages 98–107 BOB WHITE DOGGIE DAY CARE Dogs Run Free, Grass Valley DOG SPOKEN HERE By Mark Winkler T HERE WAS A TIME when traveling with a dog could get you treated like a shady character but these days, your dog is as welcome as you are! Fortunately, the days of leaving your dog home when you travel are gone. A look through our lodging guide reveals a wide range of options that are pet-friendly and dogs are also welcome at many of our best restaurants - just look for the paw print next to listings in our “Lodging Section” pages 112–118 and our “Dining Section,” pages 98–107. When a workout is in order, the “Dogs Run Free” area in Condon Park in Grass Valley is perfect. Pioneer Park in Nevada City is also an “unofficial” dog park or if Truckee Tahoe Pet Lodge 10960 West River Street, Truckee, CA. (530) 582-5850 DOG FRIENDLY BREWERIES ‘ol Republic Brewery Dogs (on a leash) are allowed in the beer garden 124 Argall Way, Nevada City. (530) 264-7263 DOG FRIENDLY WINERIES you’d prefer a trip to Western Gateway Park in Penn Valley, there’s a great dog park there too. Truckee River Regional Park welcomes leashed dogs May 1–October 31 and unleashed if under control the rest of the year. Bridgeport’s South Yuba River State Park is a delight, where dogs on-leash are allowed on all trails. Another fine place to hike with your dog is the Independence Trail, which takes off from Highway 49 north of Nevada City. We know you’re out to have responsible fun and you’ll be sure to be courteous along the way because if you didn’t, you wouldn’t be the person your dog thinks you are. That’s why you and your dog are welcome all around Nevada County! Bear River Tasting Room 10024 Linnet Lane, Auburn 95602 (530) 269-2327 Avangardia Wines 13028 Jones Bar Road, rural Nevada City (530) 274-9482. avanguardiawines.com HIKING VIA GONDOLA Northstar Resort Leashed dogs are welcome to ride the Gondola and hike with guests while on leash in the Mountain Biking & Hiking Park. SKI WITH GEORGE Tahoe Donner Cross Country Dogs allowed on the Cup of Tea, Piece of Cake and Dogonit trails POPS CONCERTS Pioneer Park Picnic Pops Series Nevada City. Family-oriented, dog-friendly, and FREE. nccb.org W W W. N E VA D A C O U N T Y G O L D . C O M 119