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Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, en route to Yosemite, through the gently rolling countryside of Sonora lies sparkling Don Pedro Lake where you can immerse yourself in relaxation aboard your own luxury houseboat rental. With over 160 miles of shoreline and hundreds of hidden coves and inlets to boat, fish, swim and camp, Don Pedro Lake is rated as one of California's best recreational lakes. Forever Resort houseboats are offered at Don Pedro Marina and Moccasin Point Marina. These houseboats are packed with goodies to keep the ambitious active and the low-key laid back. Each For- ever houseboat sets the stage for a simple vacation of discovery where you'll be pleasantly surprised to find comforts you'd expect in a vacation home and come in sizes from 50- to 70-foot vessels. Depending on the watercraft selected, options may include a hot tub, fireplace, wide screen TV with home theater system, stereo systems, wet bar, wine cabinet, mini-fridge with ice maker, BBQ grills, washer/dryer and waterslides. You can also rent a personal watercraft or powerboat for a wind-in-your-face experience. Available are runabouts, kayaks, tubes and skis if recreational activities such as swimming, fishing, tubing, and water skiing are on your agenda. Explore the rolling hills of the Sierra Nevada and go hiking through trails of lush green pine trees or, you can even slide into the cool mountain waters beneath a waterfall. In addition to summer and water recreational sports, Lake Don Pedro is centrally located to so many other activities. A scenic drive to nearby Calaveras County brings you to the small town of Murphys. Here there are many vineyards to visit and you can go rappelling in caverns at Murphys, stop to see 1897 Railtown in Jamestown, go to the rodeo in Oakdale or visit the living history 1880's town of Co- lumbia State Historic Park. While you are in the area, be sure to plan to spend a night and have dinner at the City Hotel. Don Pedro Lake's year-round mild temperatures, superb scenery and exciting recreational activities will have you returning to this picturesque area again and again – it's the perfect place to calm the spirit and rejuvenate the soul. Forever Resorts maintains houseboating resort and marina facilities nationwide with locations in Arizona, Nevada, California, Missouri and Texas. For more information and to make reservations, visit www.foreverhouseboats.com or call 800-255-5561. feature 29 June 2009 Lake Don Pedro (Forever Resorts)