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Eagle Rim Skatepark in Grand Junction | Unique and Diverse
Eagle Rim Skatepark in Grand Junction is a unique, compact skatepark. Opened back in 2000, this 9,000 square foot skatepark has a creative design especially for its time. There is a good variety of street obstacles and a small vert section. And one cool feature is the cement track around the perimeter that has number of small hills and banked turns.
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Westlake Skatepark in Grand Junction | Unique Layout and Great Art
Westlake Skatepark in Grand Junction, Colorado is a really fun cement skatepark with an abundance of art in all directions. We have visited this skatepark multiple times with years between visits. And each time the entire skatepark looks different with new artwork all around. This 18,000 sq. ft. was made by the city of Grand Junction and opened in 1997 with additional renovations added in 2015. The flow and smooth transitions of Westlake Skatepark in Grand Junction makes this a fun place for longboarding in a skatepark.
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Free Camping Near Sloat | McDermott Ravine Road
Across the 89 in Plumas National Forest we found several good dispersed camp spots on the McDermott Ravine Forest Road . Many of the spots in this area are among the pretty wooded area with a mix of manzanita, conifers and oaks. We found this spot to be a bit off the beaten path yet easily accessible and we met a local who pointed us in the direction of the local Sloat swim hole on the Feather River!
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Longboarding Centennial Skatepark in Salida, CO
Centennial Skatepark in Salida, Colorado is the newer and larger of the two skateparks found in Salida. A recent build, opened in August, 2021 is a great cement skatepark that riders of any skill level will enjoy. This Grindline Skateparks design and build has a ton of great features and unique obstacles that make for a very fun experience! Longboarding Centennial Skatepark is fun because there is a great flow to the layout with fun transitions. Plus the stunning mountain back drop makes for a beautiful setting.
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Free Camping Near Quincy | Bucks Lake Road
After spending a few weeks exploring some great spots in Tahoe National Forest, we decided to head north to check out the free camping near Quincy. As we were driving through the area we noticed that there are plenty of dirt forest roads to choose from. And different than a lot of areas, it took us no time at all to find a nice and easily accessible spot for camping near Quincy.
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Safford Skatepark | Simple Street Layout
Safford Skatepark is a nice, clean little skatepark located in the small town of Safford, Arizona. Here you'll find a variety of street obstacles such as ramps, boxes, rails, quarter pipe and a rounded banked turn.
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Hiking Long Lake Loop + Mount Elwell on Gold Lake Highway
If you're looking for an adventure off of Gold Lake Highway, hiking Long Lake loop is a great option! Not only is it a loop (which if you don't know by now we're big fans of) but you can also add on Mount Elwell to experience a peak with incredible views in every direction. And there are also several options for extending the loop to check out even more of the gorgeous lakes in the area. Hiking Long Lake loop offers a little bit of everything while doing a great job of showcasing the beauty of this special area.
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Planz Skatepark in Bakersfield
Planz Skatepark is a compact skatepark located in Bakersfield. This skatepark is designed by Spohn Ranch and features a nice variety of street style obstacles and a shallow stand-alone bowl.
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Hiking to Sierra Buttes Lookout | Gold Lake Highway
When we first laid eyes on the Sierra Buttes and spotted the lookout tower, we had no idea how accessible hiking to Sierra Buttes Lookout would be! Once we got to the Gold Lake Highway area we were in completely unfamiliar territory and we had never even heard of the Sierra Buttes. But once we saw the dramatic towering mountains for the first time, we knew we had to see more! And hiking to Sierra Buttes Lookout was the perfect opportunity.
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Longboarding Frazier Falls Trail | Plumas National Forest
Longboarding Frazier Falls Trail was a pleasant surprise we found while dispersed camping nearby. Frazier Falls is a 176 foot tall waterfall in the Plumas National Forest of Northern California. And the trail to reach the waterfall is a 1 mile smoothly paved asphalt path. This smooth path makes for a perfect opportunity for a smooth longboard cruise deep through the forest.
