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Total Escape Adventures: 2008 trips

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all California destinations

Giving you local travel options from A-Z! Wildflowers to wheeling, we have a vast variety of outdoor recreation listed, plus the small towns and parks surrounding these regions of California - for your adventures off the beaten path.

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gold country green
California gold country is greener than ever this year. Rolling oaks, rushing creeks, raging rivers. Grab a friend and enjoy a whole day picnic. Stay overnight and camp along the waters edge. Bring your mountain bike, hammock or fishing pole. The Sierra Nevada foothills are calling you. Sunny springtime is finally here.

outdoor gear
Total Escape started linking to outdoor gear in 1999, when LED lights & GPS devices first surfaced. We were long overdue for an update. This month we are reconstructing the entire camping equipment section in hopes that you will pay a visit, maybe even order a few things. Keep this site alive by purchasing your items through our links.

pioneertown CA
Hidden in the boulder hills behind Yucca Valley and below Big Bear , is a historical hollywood place that is worth a visit. Pioneer Town is a western front facade that was created for the old western movies. There is a small hotel, RV camping & equestrain trails. A popular spot for travelers; Close to Joshua Tree National Park .

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