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Camping Near Frazier Falls | Gold Lake Highway
This entire Gold Lake Highway gem of an area was completely new to us so of course we had never seen or even heard of Frazier Falls either. Although we were just excited to find dispersed camping in the area we didn't know it but we were in for a treat! Camping near Frazier Falls ended up being so much more than just your typical free camp spot! And a great location for getting out and seeing more of this beautiful area.
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Burgess Skatepark in Sparks, Nevada
Burgess Skatepark in Sparks, Nevada is a medium sized concrete skatepark with a pretty open layout and lots of street skating features. This skatepark is good for riders of any skill level because the park is mostly flat and the open layout gives riders plenty of space to avoid each other. Read on to learn more about the layout and features.
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Hiking to Big Bear Lake | Gold Lake Highway
Hiking to Big Bear Lake from Round Lake Trailhead is a short hike to a refreshing, scenic lake making it the perfect choice for a hot summer day! There are numerous clean, clear and beautiful lakes to choose from in the Lakes Basin Area of Gold Lake Highway. And Round Lake Trailhead leads to several gorgeous lakes in the area including Big Bear Lake, Little Bear Lake, Round Lake, Silver Lake and Long Lake for starters.
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North Beardsley Skatepark in Bakersfield | Fun and Compact
The North Beardsley Skatepark in Bakersfield is a cool little concrete skatepark made by Spohn Ranch. Riders of any skill level will find many usable obstacles here, mostly ranging in small to medium features. Upon first glance, you'll notice there's an oil pump sculpture at the entrance of the skatepark paying tribute to the roots of this area's history. Read on to learn more about the layout and features at North Beardsley Skatepark.
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Free Camping Near Truckee | Forest Road 07
Believe it or not, you can find free camping near Truckee! There are a number of great dispersed camp spots off Jackson Meadows Road, or Forest Road 07. Several forest roads branch off of the main Forest Road 07 leading to lakes, trails and pretty sights. For those of you car/tent camping, there are more options found on these forest roads. If you're looking for dispersed camping near Truckee with a rig, then Forest Road 0720 is probably your best bet.
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Great Skateparks in California with Lost Coast Longboarding
With the birth of the skate and surf scene in the early 1960's it's no surprise that the resulting culture would lead to an incredible number of skateparks in California. It seems no matter where you are in this beautiful state, you can usually find a skatepark nearby. And with the sheer number of skateparks in California, it's sure enough that there are some really great facilities with impressive layouts and designs.
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Backpacking Grouse Ridge Loop | Tahoe National Forest
Backpacking Grouse Ridge Loop was our first backpacking trip of the year, our first time backpacking in Tahoe National Forest and our first opportunity to backpack with Shane's brother who flew out to visit from Florida. And since you can't go wrong with loop itineraries with lots of lakes, we were excited to head out to experience a new area and make new memories. The backpacking Grouse Ridge loop itinerary that we decided upon links several different trails in the Grouse Ridge area. These trails lead past lake after lake with numerous opportunities for quick side trips to visit even more lakes!
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Longboarding Delano Skatepark | Large Vert and Great Flow
Delano Skatepark is an awesome 23,400 square foot skatepark with great transitions, fast flowing lines and numerous street obstacles.
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Dispersed Camping at Kyburz Flat | Tahoe National Forest
Kyburz Flat is a beautiful area for dispersed camping with an appealing combination of wide open meadows and wooded areas. The large grassy meadows are great for wildlife viewing where you'll primarily encounter a variety of migratory birds as well as deer, chipmunks and squirrels. And as we explored the woods while camping at Kyburz Flat we discovered so many different types and colors of wildflowers.
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Provident Skatepark in Visalia | Unique Layout and Good Flow
Provident Skatepark in Visalia is a fun skatepark with a bunch of great features and obstacles. The 24,000 square foot skatepark has a pretty open layout with a number of transitions and ramps designed to keep skaters moving. The Provident Skatepark has a pretty good flow and a number of banked turns which makes it fun for longboarding in a skatepark.
