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Off-Grid Wilderness Get-Away (Accessible via paved road) (Northern California Wilderness) $200 3bd

Experience life away from it all. Six hour drive from Bay Area, this home is located two hours west of Yreka off Interstate 5 close to the California-Oregon border. Getting there is a purifying experience and half the fun! Home is in a picturesque and historic gold rush town next to the Salmon River and surrounded by the magnificent Marble Mountain Wilderness. Great outdoor activities from day hikes, picnic at high altitude lakes, camping, horseback riding in the backcountry, river rafting and enjoying peace and tranquility in a cozy home with beautiful views and the sound of the river in the background. Must bring meals as nearest store is 40 minutes away. Home has pantry with foodstuff as well. Sleeps 6. Cozy Wood burning stove is main source of heat. Electricity is via solar and small gen. Home has phone but no internet or television.

Pinecrest- Dodge Ridge Cabin- Christmas still available! (Cold Springs) $240 3bd

Cozy Dodge Ridge / Cold Springs Area Cabin Accommodations: Cabin - 3 Bedrooms - 2 Baths - (Sleeps 10) LOCATION: Located amongst the trees in Cold Springs, this comfortable and clean home is ideally suited for your Pinecrest Lake/Dodge Ridge area vacation. This is a wonderful location for a family vacation, a peaceful getaway, nestled amongst the trees and minutes away from snow skiing and snow play areas. Smell the brisk pine forest as you drive into the cooler mountain air at the 5400-foot elevation level. It is minutes from the historical gold rush communities of Sonora, Jamestown, Columbia, and Twain Harte. Yosemite is close enough for a day-trip. Cold Springs is just off Highway 108 about three miles before Strawberry. Cold Springs is an easy two and a half hour drive from the Bay Area along route 108. The smoke-free property is located on a cul de sac, and backs up to open space, perfect for children who like to explore. The house is located only a few miles from the Dodge Ridge Ski Resort and Pinecrest Lake. DESCRIPTION: The upstairs has a full bathroom and two bedrooms; one large bedroom with six twin beds and another bedroom has a queen bed. The downstairs has one bedroom. Outside, there is a spacious new deck that backs up to open space overlooking the tree-lined canyon below. AMENITIES: Fully equipped kitchen(refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, garbage disposal, stove/oven, microwave, blender, toaster, coffeemaker, waffle iron, etc) Washer and dryer Central heat Fireplace/stove(gas) TV/DVD Stereo/CD player Linens/towels provided Board games Convenience store nearby ACTIVITIES: Alpine and cross country skiing, snow-shoeing, Fishing, Mountain Biking, hiking, Rock climbing, PRICE: $240/night (20%higher during holidays) (2 night min.) $95 Cleaning Fee Not Included.

AMD readies 'Yukon' for netbook gold rush

Roadmap for mini-laptops revealed AMD has, as expected, announced its plan to tackle arch-rival Intel's dominance of the netbook arena. But its efforts will centre on a new CPU: a 45nm dual-core part dubbed 'Conesus'.?

Blue Lake Springs (Arnold) $227 3bd

Large Cabin in Blue Lake Springs (Arnold, CA) (>2000 sq feet) This 3-story chalet style cabin has 3 bedrooms, plus a loft, recreation room and deck. Blue Lake Springs has 2 lakes, swimming pool, tennis courts, and Lodge with restaurant. Sleep 10-12 2 night minimum for $455.40 For availability please contact www.cedarcreekrealty.com Arnold is surrounded by the Stanislaus National Forest, Big Tees State Park, the Gold country of Sonora, numerous lakes and rivers, 12 wineries, 3 golf courses, Mercer Caverns and much more. You will be 5 minutes from Calaveras Big Trees State Park, 30 minutes from Bear Valley Ski Resort, 20 minutes to Stanislaus National Forest, and just 15 minutes from historic towns of Murphy's and Angels Camp. HIKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, camping & backpacking are all at your doorstep in this scenic and vast Stanislaus wilderness area. WINE TASTING with award winning wineries such as Stevenot Vineyards, Chatom Winery, Black Sheep Vitners, Indian Rock Vineyards, Kautz Ironstone Vineyards, and Milliaire Winery. SKI/SNOWBOARD at Bear Valley Ski Area for downhill, cross country, and ice skating. FISHING is plentiful in one of the many lakes, streams and rivers including the Stanislaus River, Mokelumne River, Bear Creek, Rattlesnake Creek, New Melones Lake, Alpine Lake, Mosquito Lake, Union & Utica Reservoirs, New Spicer Reservoir and many others. BOATING and WATER SPORTS at one of many lakes including New Melones, Don Pedro, Hogan, Tulloch, Comanche & more. CAVING is also available at Moaning Caverns, Mercer Caverns or Cave City. Its location is perfect for a quiet weekend get-a-way or, better yet, a week’s worth of fun! Dogs are allowed. Price is discounted with 3 or more days. Minimum 2 night stay, $227 per night.; AMENITIES: Wood-Burning Stove (wood provided on site), Full Kitchen, Microwave, Stove, Refrigerator, Most Cooking Utensils: Plates, Cups, Glasses, Flatware, Charcoal Grill (BBQ), Large Gas BBQ, plus a briquet weber Wireless internet access Outdoor dining nook with umbrella Very quiet street Big Screen TV (with cable) with assortment of movies Find wine tasting, golf courses, fishing, skiing, kayaking, biking, gold mining, hiking, casinos, water skiing, swimming & boating. We are in the gold country/high Sierras containing a rich and colorful history including: Mokelumne Hill (Moke Hill), West Point (Kit Carson), San Andreas (Black Bart and Joaquin Murieta), Valley Springs (Sierra Nevada Narrow Gauge Railroad), Copperopolis (Olive Oil), Sonora (Gold Rush), Angels Camp (Mark Twain's Frog Jump and author Bret Harte), Murphys (Mercer Caverns), Avery (downhill and cross country skiing), Dorrington (formerly Cold Springs Ranch), Bear Valley (downhill and cross country skiing), Ebbett's Pass ( "Tour of the California Alps, The Death Ride") and Columbia (Gold mining). Arnold surrounded by Stanislaus National Forest, Big Trees State Park and timber lands.