Best cabins & cottages for summer

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A cabin or cottage can solve a lot of problems for people who don’t camp much or who want the outdoor experience without losing comforts, privacy and facilities. Some of us do fine in the wilderness, and after a few nights, no matter what the conditions bring, sleep better on the ground that at home. It’s one of the few times I’ve known perfect harmony. Many others want a roof, walls, a bed, and maybe even electricity, running water and a shower. Here are my picks, some close, some distant, for the best of cabins and cottages by activities: Hiking/redwoods:###Big Basin Tent Cabins Family recreation:###Costanoa Backpacking:###High Sierra Camps Mountain biking:###Yuba [...]

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