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Anza Borrego Wildflowers

DanaMite — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:58:48 +0000

Desert Wildflowers / Anza Borrego SP

Anza Borrego Flowers / Borrego Springs CA

East San Diego County, Borrego Springs CA

San Diego Backcountry
600,000 acres of SoCal desert

BLOOM: March thru May
Anza Park elevations range from low to high. Lowest near eastern border of park (next to the Salton Sea) to the upper reaches of the western slopes @ 4000′ of the Laguna mountains. Lower elevations sprout up first; Higher elevations bloom later (along County Rd S-2) Drive from Warner Springs to Salton Sea = Back Road Highway # S22 is a great route to take thru the park – for the full gamut in vegetation & altitude.

anza wildflowers include – Arizona Lupine, Barrel cacti, Brittlebush, California Primrose, Cheesebush, Creosote, Desert Chicory, Desert Apricot, Desert Hibiscus, Desert Lavender, Desert Pincushion, Fiesta Flower, Fishhook Cactus, Gold-Poppy, Ghost Flowers, Ground Cherry, Fagonia, Prickly Pear, Monkey Flower, Ocotillo, Rigid Fiddleneck, Rock Daisy, Sahara Mustard, Sand Verbena, Short-Wing Deerweed, Spanish Needles, Spectacle Pod, Trailing Windmills, Turpentine Broom, Whispering Bells, Wishbone Bush

Anza Borrego Camping: Palm Canyon and RV Resorts

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2012 CaliforniaWildflower Reports

(check back here, around early March)

local links:

Anza Borrego Desert
Anza Borrego Desert State Park
Anza-Borrego National History Association
Borrego Campfire Restrictions
Desert USA Reports
Hellhole Canyon Hike
Palm Canyon Hike
Pictograph Trail
Total Escape Adventures Campouts

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Eastern Sierra Lakes

DanaMite — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:46:30 +0000

Camping Lakes – Campground Lakes
Lake Eastern Sierra California

There is not enough room on this web site to list every single alpine lake in the majestic Eastern Sierra range, since there are hundreds, but we highlight a few of the hike-in accessible ones & the more popular camping lakes below.

June Lake Loop is a paved highway scenic drive that has multiple lakes with cabins, camping, fishing, boat rentals. DanaMite also knows a picture is worth 1000 words, so just click links for photos & enjoy!!!

Lone Pine Lakes include -

Diaz Lake (on Hwy 395)
Cottonwood Lakes (hike in)
Lone Pine Lake (hike in)

Kearsarge Lakes include - (hike to all lakes)

Pothole Lake
Gilbert Lake
Flower Lake
Heart Lake
Big Pothole Lake
Kearsarge Lakes

Bishop Lakes include - (Hwy 168)

Lake Sabrina
South Lake
Coyote Lake (4×4)
Rock Creek Lake

LAKE CROWLEY CA

CONVICT LAKE CA

Mammoth Lakes include - (Hwy 203)

Lake Mary
Lake George
Starkweather Lake
Olaine Lake (hike in)
Sotcher Lake
Reds Lake
Laurel Lakes
Lake Genevieve
Horseshoe Lake

June Lake Loop includes - (Hwy 158)

June Lake
Gull Lake
Silver Lake
Fern Lake (hike in)
Grant Lake
Parker Lake
Walker Lake (hike in)

MONO LAKE CA

LUNDY LAKE CA

Tioga Pass Lakes include - (Hwy 120)

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Eastern Sierra maps to the above lakes can be found here on Total Escape – of course!

Atwell Mill Campground

DanaMite — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:23:49 +0000

Atwell Mill Campground
Mineral King Camping, Sequoia National Park

Atwell Mill is near the East Fork of the Kaweah River, situated in an old logged sequoia grove with the southern Sequoia National Parks impressive Mineral King Canyon. Located 19 mi from Highway 198 near Three Rivers, CA. About 1 mi West of Silver City and 6 miles before the end of road at Mineral King.

Meadows with pines at this campground

• Elevation: 6,650′
• Number of Sites: 21
• Camping Reservations: No
• Sites Available: First come, First serve
• Vehicle Accessibility: No RVs; tents only
• Length of Stay: 14 Days
• Toilet: Pit
• Water: Piped
• Season: Closed in Winter Snow
• Fee: Yes

Bear Box in Mineral King Campground

Bear lockers for food storage are required in this region. Nice shady camp spots spaced out well at this small developed campground. Hikers parking lot is located at one end of the campground. Big bonus for hiking trails nearby.

FOOTBRIDGE HIKE: Great half day hike down to the Kaweah River. Small wooden bridge down at the river crossing and numerous trails lead off into plenty backpacking destinations around Mineral King.

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Hiking Lake

DanaMite — Mon, 16 May 2011 12:03:10 +0000

Guide to Hiking Lakes in California

This is California – the beautiful, where millions flock on vacation. California is crowded & the tourist only increase each year. Thousands of people are looking for hiking mountains or better, a hiking lake - each weekend. Many are using the web for destinations, like the research you are doing right now. All folks seeking nature, water, fresh air & views. High Sierra, NorCal, SoCal Reservoirs, we list the best of these hiking lakes below.

Some of the lakes have mountaineering routes nearby; equestrian trails, regular hiking trails, campgrounds, some even have sorta level paved (granny) trails for biking, hiking & skating around.

High elevation or alpine lakes can be accessed best in summer months. Mountain bike, backpack, horseback into these hidden treasures. With any Sierra Nevada destination, snow pack deep can be in certain seasons. Major Highways (Sierra Passes) can be closed into June or July, due to rock slides and late snow melt. Snow shoes, snowmobile or 4×4 vehicles may be needed to reach such lakes, any months OCT-MAY (fall to spring). Winter can come early & stay late at these higher elevations of California; Be prepared for true Wilderness experience.

But maybe you are just looking for some easy hiking, loop trails & picnic spots; Or perhaps an overnight stay near a lakeside camp w/ kayak rentals. California reservoirs to alpine lakes, we have a wide variety listed below.

This page contains links to some favorite lakes with hiking trails around the lake, along the shoreline or routes on ridge lines overlooking the lake. If no good lake page could be found, we’ve linked to some photos of the lake on Flickr.

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