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Expert: Jason Curodeau - 1/27/2011


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Hi, I live around Irvine lake and I am looking for a lake with cabins or any sort of lodging besides camping. I don't want to  travel more than 1 - 2 hours. I am thinking of the end of March.
This event is for my 60th birthday and I don't feel like packing up everyhing for camping.

Thanks alot,
Kathy

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Kathy,
It will be a little tough to find a lake within 2 hours from Lake Irvine. I am assuming that you are looking for something in the mountains with trees other wise you could just hang out at irvine lake or diamond valley lake. My best suggestion would be in the Angeles national forrest. Lake Gregory, Lake Arrowhead, Silverwood Lake or maybe even further east to Big Bear. The drive will be a little longer than 2 hours but the the scenery once you enter the forrest should make up for the difference in time. I would suggest googling any of the above mentioned lakes and searching for cabins to rent. You should not have a problem as March is kind of between tourist seasons, except maybe for some spring breakers but they are problably looking for warmer beach type climates.

I hope I have been of some help, and happy 60th birthday.
Jason Curodeau

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I can answer all questions regarding best routes of travel. Although I cannot predict traffic conditions, I can provide the most scenic and dynamic route for the traveller on a budget and or schedule. I also know the most direct and yet scenic routes.

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I have had the opportunity to travel quite extensively throughout the Southwest and the Pacific Northwest, both as a resident and traveler. My search for adventure and new experiences has given me the thirst for the "road less travelled". Because I am not independently wealthy, the road I travel is as an admirer of the journey. As long as I can find a place to sleep for next to nothing, pack some food, and afford the gas I am down the road. If given a description of the prospective travelers needs I can easily provide them with detailed route options independent of their finances and suited to their needs. Most of my travels have been by automobile. I recently purchased a motorcycle and I am taking ten day trip from Joshua Tree to Auburn California and I am taking back roads and state highways the entire way. I will take a day trip around Lake Tahoe, where I lived for two years, and cruise the old highways of the Gold Mining era. I will cut across towards the Pacific and slowly wind my way down the coast taking in every minute smell and experience temperature changes subtly created by the shadow of leaves

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