A DOG’S LIFE
Four Paws Up for Big Bear Waggin’ ways to plan the best dog days. By Lauren Eberle
LUNA AGE: 14 months HOMETOWN: Big Bear Lake, CA
“Hiking is my favorite! You can find me sniffing up and down Rathbun Creek Trail, Cougar Crest Trail, and the Discovery Center Nature Trail. My mom tells me that hiking in fall-time is the best. If only I could see more of the pretty colors!”
CHARLIE & WALLY AGES: 4 | BREED: Mixed Terriers HOMETOWN: Los Angeles, CA e @itscharlieandwally
Dogs love Big Bear!
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“Hiking is a must whenever we visit! We’re small, so we love trails where we can climb rocks with our hoomans to get a better view! Woodland Trail is so paw-some — it’s very terrier-friendly, with lots of spots to rest and look at squirrels (and yes, OK, the towering pines, too). If you go, don’t forget to bring munchies for everyone!”
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: GIANNA CHRISTINA PHOTO; MONIQUE RANGEL; @ITSCHARLIEANDWALLY
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o bones about it: Big Bear Lake is one of the pet-friendliest destinations in all of Southern California. From the trails and the lake to the shops and resorts, dogs are not only welcome, they’re wooed! But don’t just take our word for it. We caught up with five creatures great and small, who shared their secret Big Bear spots with us.
