Natural History Wanderings

The Union  reports on a new guide for hiking in the foothills and Sierra with dogs

For dog lovers, experienced and novice hikers and nature lovers everywhere comes Debbi Preston’s newest guidebook for California’s foothills and the Sierra Nevada, 57 Dog-Friendly Trails.

57 Dog-Friendly Trails is organized month-by-month, beginning in January. Preston chose this format to help encourage New Year’s resolutions and also to increase the difficulty of the trails as the guide progresses in the hope that hikers will build their endurance and be able to tackle more formidable hikes in later months.

Read more at New guide to hiking California’s foothills and the Sierra Nevada with your dog | TheUnion.com