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Images of California
2008-03-25 05:38:18
Here at Total Escape we known the subtle sensations that come with nature: overlooking a great view of scenic wilderness, or finding that perfect creekside campsite, or crossing that dry lake bed, real fast. Photographs are worth more than 1000 words. This web site is nearing a dozen years online & the founder, DanaMite, has [...]
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Poppy Stompers
2008-03-23 23:12:01
It’s warming up to a great wildflower season in California. Remember, stay on the trail!  Getting a picture of that one really nice poppy will crush all the plants along the way, and compact the ground leaving lifeless bare dirt for the next year or longer.  If someone else has started a trail, do not add to the damage.  [...]
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California 4WD Convention
2008-02-24 12:44:30
California Association of 4WD Clubs holds a vehicle show, contests, dinners & seminars for nearly 50 years now. Event located in the California Central Valley. annual event; February Visalia CA 661-587-6888 addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.totalescape.com%2Foutside%2Fevent%2Ffebruary%2Fcalifornia-4wd-convention%2F'; addthis_title = 'California+4WD+Convention '; addthis_pub = '';
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Desert Safari 4×4
2008-02-24 12:37:22
46 years running, this San Diego county desert 4×4 event is one of the most popular off-roading weekends. Tierra Del Sol, a local 4 wheel drive club sponsors this one. Held near the small community of Ocotillo Wells, near Truckhaven & Anza Borrego Desert State Park annual event; early March ×4.com BORREGO SPRINGS CA addthis_url [...]
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Organic Planet Festival
2008-02-24 12:17:48
This event is a newly formed eco festival in Nor Cal redwood coast city of Eureka. Organic Planet Festival one day event, late August held in Humboldt County @ Halvorsen Park 707-445-5100 Eureka, CA addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.totalescape.com%2Foutside%2Fevent%2Ffestival%2Forganic-planet-festival%2F'; addthis_title = 'Organic+Planet+Festival'; addthis_pub = '';


Kern River Hot Springs
2008-04-11 00:43:17
Kern Hot Springs From Lake Isabella down to Bako, along Hwy 178, numerous natural hot springs can be found in this canyon. Miracle Hot Springs - next to Hobo Campground. This hot tub park is closed for repairs (indefinitely) Remington Hot Springs The 3 hot springs listed below are Private Property: Delonegha Hot Springs Concrete tubs were built by homesteaders, [...]
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Kern River Festival
2008-04-10 22:41:42
Springtime is the best time to visit Kernville, California & the Kern River in general. Temperatures are mild, sunny weather, sometime foggy in lower canyon. Best spots to camp are wide open, green & lush - with minimal fire restrictions in place. Wildflowers everywhere! KERN RIVER races & festivities take place at the Kern River Festival [...]


Lassen Camping
2008-05-03 17:21:05
Plenty of great dispersed camping along the old logging roads in this Lassen area, surrounding the Volcanic National Park in California. Many dirt roads are graded annually to allow for passenger car access. You can make it way back there in a car - just watch for the mud! Camp fire permits required & please try [...]
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Camp Lassen
2008-05-03 13:07:15
Lassen Campgrounds Feather River Camping, Lake Almanor Campgrounds, Hat Creek, River Fishing NorCal, Topo Maps, California Campground  Reservations, Lassen National Forest camp sites These campground sites may be reserved CHRISTIE CAMPGROUND GURNSEY CREEK HAT CREEK CAMPGROUND MERRILL CAMPGROUND Eagle Lake District campground elev. spots veg toilet water notes   Bogard Campground 5600′ 22 - vault pump May-Oct Butte Creek Campground 5600′ 20 - vault creek May-Oct Crater Lake Campground 6800′ 17 - vault pump rough road, June-Oct Goumaz Campground 5200′ 5 - vault creek May-Oct Roxie Peconom Campground 4800′ 10 - flush pump May-Oct, walk-in Hat Creek District campground elev. spots veg toilet water notes   Big Pine Campground 4500R


Klamath Salmon Festival
2008-05-05 01:16:29
The Yurok Tribe welcomes you to the Klamath Salmon Festival . Native American salmon barbeque plus Native American arts and crafts, Indian stick games, warrior contests, parade with Yurok drums and dancers. Klamath Salmon Festival Annual event: August Held @ the Klamath Township, Hwy 101 S, Klamath CA 707-444-0433 yuroktribe.org addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.totalescape.com%2Foutside%2Fevent%2Fklamath-salmon-festival%2F'; addthis_title = 'Klamath+Salmon+Festival'; [...]


Noll Longboard Classic
2008-05-05 01:03:19
Running annual for 7+ years, this surf event on the North Coast is hosted every fall. Two day surfing competition at Crescent City’s South Beach. Concert & dance on Saturday night Noll Longboard Classic Annual event: October 707-465-4400 Crescent City CA addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.totalescape.com%2Foutside%2Fevent%2Fnoll-longboard-classic%2F'; addthis_title = 'Noll+Longboard+Classic'; addthis_pub = [...]


Drums on the Beach
2008-05-05 00:59:38
Drumming on the beaches of the Northern California Coast. American Indian festival featuring traditional salmon barbecue, Tolowa dancers, cultural displays, stick games, entertainment and drumming. Drums on the Beach Annual event: September 707-464-3270 Crescent City CA addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.totalescape.com%2Foutside%2Fevent%2Fdrums-on-the-beach%2F'; addthis_title = 'Drums+on+the+Beach'; addthis_pub = '';


Crescent City Kite Festival
2008-05-05 00:56:45
Unique kites of all types and sizes fly over South Beach in the North Coast of California. Kite demonstrations, children’s activities, food and fun for all ages. Held each years @ South Beach, Hwy 101 Crescent City Kite Festival 541-476-7208 Annual event: late August Crescent City CA addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.totalescape.com%2Foutside%2Fevent%2Fcrescent-city-kite-festival%2F'; addthis_title = 'Crescent+City+Kite+Festival'; [...]


National Forest Cabins
2008-05-06 22:39:01
California Fire Lookouts for Rent National Forest Cabin El Dorado National Forest Robbs Peak Lookout Robb’s Hut / Robbs Cabin Eldorado National Forest, Placerville District 100 Forni Road Placerville, CA 95667 530-644-2324 Loon Lake Chalet Van Vleck Bunkhouse Sequoia National Forest Big Meadows Cabin Big Meadows Guard Station btwn Sequoia NP & Kings Cyn NP Mtn Home Guard Station Cabin near Springville, CA Oak Flat Lookout Sequoia National Forest, Greenhorn [...]


Lake Tahoe Campground
2008-05-19 00:05:13
Lake Tahoe Campground s Lake Tahoe California Lake Tahoe campground reservations: campground elev spots veg toilet water notes Bayview Campground 6000′ 10 pines vault - Emerald Bay, SLT Camp Richardson Tahoe 6500′ 330 pines flush piped South Lake Tahoe Campground by the Lake 6000′ 157 pines flush piped South Lake Tahoe D.L. Bliss State Park 6000′ 168 pines flush p


Campgrounds in Mendocino
2008-05-21 03:13:34
Mendocino Campgrounds campground elev spots veg toilet water notes Atchison Campground 4300′ 3 - yes creek road# 22N11 Bear Creek Campground 2000′ 16 - yes creek May-Oct Cedar Camp Campground 4300′ 5 pines yes no No trailers, June-Oct Davis Flat Campground 1700′ 28 - vault no Fouts Springs OHV Deer Valley Campground 3700′ 13 - yes no Upper Lake OHV Dixie
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Sea Otter Classic
2008-05-28 04:11:33
Mountain Bike Festival in the Monterey Bay area. International racing, beginner to pro. XC, downhill, dual slalom, mountain cross, short track, trials and jump contest. Annual event: mid-April 800-218-8411 Monterey, CA addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.totalescape.com%2Foutside%2Fevent%2Fmtnbikerace%2Fsea-otter-classic%2F'; addthis_title = 'Sea+Otter +Classic '; addthis_pub = '';


California Lake Cabins
2008-06-05 01:20:22
Camp lakes are a vacation like no other. Pines, fresh air, clean water, weather. California lake property is a dream, a rare thing. We should all treasure the snow melt & the alpine vistas. Innkeepers who offer up their lake front properties for tourist lodging are few and far in between. Here are the [...]


Where is your favorite place to camp?
2008-06-10 02:27:41
  This is one of those silly questions that has no real definitive answer from DanaMite. If you have camped California at all, you know it can be awe inspiring around every corner, especially the Sierra Nevada & Central Coast. Most California transplants get so wrapped up with city life & new careers, that they rarely [...]


Independent Lodge
2008-06-10 00:44:34
When you are staying inside a chain hotel, you can be in any city or town & the rooms all look the same. From Redding to Redlands, there is no difference. No unique decor, no local pamphlets on area attractions, no wonderful view of the river.  No recommendations on dinner restaurants. Total Escape does not list [...]
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Paso Robles Harvest Wine Tour
2008-06-16 02:08:06
Harvest Wine Tour in the Central Coast Winery region of Paso Robles CA Warmth in the air and in the earth are abundant for harvest. The colors have turned and it is time to celebrate a year of hard work by harvesting the new vintage. This colorful, three-day celebration is a combination of individual events held [...]
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Hiking Mount Whitney
2008-07-03 14:30:32
Mt Whitney Trail / Mount Whitney Map When the snow melts in the High Sierra, the rush is on! This is one of the most popular backpacking trips in the Eastern Sierra, as Mt Whitney is the highest peak (14505′ elevation) in the contiguous United States of America. Day hikes to the summit should only be [...]
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Sierra Nevada Trips
2008-07-03 13:47:29
Total Escape specializes in California locations & the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains are the backbone to the gorgeous golden state. From the Tehachapi Mountains to the Lassen Volcano, we cover the best back roads for camping, fishing, biking, hiking, kayaking, backpacking, off-roading & hot springing. Summer is the time to explore the High Sierra. During the [...]


California Topo Maps
2008-07-03 12:59:06
Topographical maps feature the terrain of a wilderness or hiking area, thru colored shading & tiny topo lines to represent elevations. Park boundaries, trail routes, trailheads & campgrounds are noted, as well as major landmarks like lakes, rivers, creeks, meadows, peaks, hot springs, waterfalls & all roads (dirt or paved). Backpackers & hikers must [...]
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California Campground Maps
2008-07-03 12:25:52
When you go camping, you wanna explore the area. That’s why you are camping there, right? Hiking & biking trails, equestrian trails, off road routes, river, streams, waterfalls & the closest trail heads. The majority of the California maps we carry have the Campground s featured for that region. Here is a list of the maps [...]


California Camping Maps
2008-07-03 04:29:21
California Campground Maps Maps are the key to finding your very own slice of heaven in the Wilderness. Online map sources can barely get you to your city destination correctly, much less the remote waterfall you desire. You will need a real map for your adventure. A topographical map, with all the details, dirt roads & [...]
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California Camping Fishing
2008-07-15 14:11:30
CA Camping Fishing / Camping Lakes in California Wanna camp at a California lake surrounded by pine forest & blue skies? And you want to fish the lake too? Well, you’ve come to the right spot. Total Escape features tons of great California destinations such as these listed below. Black Rock Reservoir, in the Central Sierra Nevada [...]


Cheap Trips California
2008-07-14 02:04:35
CA Road Trip / Staycation California / Cheap Vacation California Staycation: this is the newest media catch phrase for ‘traveling close to home’. Local travel in California. We know it well, cuz Total Escape has been featuring this kinda travel for over a decade. Right here on this web site you can find thousands of ideas [...]


Free RV Camping
2008-07-10 00:09:26
Free RV Campsites / RV Campsite California The best free camping in California for RVs & motorhomes is not the WalMart parking lot, but the gems that you find here on Total Escape. The California back roads is where it’s at. Star filled skies, fresh cedar scents & tall pines, plus the awesome views. Primitive camping [...]
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