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Copper Sky Skate Plaza – Skatepark in Maricopa
If you're looking for a skatepark in Maricopa then you're in luck because there are two - Copper Sky Skate Plaza and Hohokam Skatepark. Both skateparks are worth checking out and they are quite different from each other. The Copper Sky Skate Plaza is a cement skatepark with a diversity of obstacles such as a quarter pipe, gaps, small snake run and ledges. The Hohokam Skatepark in Maricopa is made up of modular ramps. But these ones are legit! Keep reading to find out more about the layout and features of the Copper Sky Skatepark in Maricopa.
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Free Camping on the Mogollon Rim in Arizona
When we left our last boondocking spot in Camp Verde, we had no idea that we were going to find such great camping on the Mogollon Rim! All we knew was that we had had enough of the 90 degree temps that we were experiencing in Camp Verde! That's why we decided to head up towards Payson to get to higher elevation and get in some trees! After looking around on several forest roads, we finally found this awesome spot camping on the Mogollon Rim that put huge smiles on our faces! Incredible views overlooking the Rim, comfortable temperatures, (mostly) reliable cell service for working, and we were finally in…
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Goodtimes Skate Shop in Grass Valley, CA
Goodtimes is a cool, well stocked local skate shop in Grass Valley, California. Here you'll find decks, skate accessories, apparel and lots of skate culture.
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Hohokam Skatepark in Maricopa, Arizona
Maricopa, Arizona is home to two different skateparks, the cement Copper Sky Skatepark and the modular Hohokam Skatepark. Usually a modular type of skatepark primarily targets a street style of skating, but this particular skatepark has large ramps, a unique layout, a number of smooth transitions and some great banked turns. And it's surprisingly good for riding a longboard in a skatepark. Hohokam Skatepark will entertain expert skaters as well as beginners.
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Dispersed Camping Near Sedona | Forest Road 761
Sedona is beautiful! And it attracts a lot of visitors. There are some very popular areas for dispersed camping near Sedona. We found a pretty spot with unexpected solitude though a bit further from Sedona itself.
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Carmel Valley Pump Track | San Diego
Carmel Valley Pump Track is a great representation of the skate/surf culture in southern California. The flow and banked turns of this pump track make it a great place to come and surf the cement! This pump tracks has multiple routes of various difficulties which caters to riders of different skill levels.
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Camping Near Cherry | Prescott National Forest
In Prescott National Forest there are a couple options for camping near Cherry. There is a forest service campground as well as several dispersed camp spots to choose from.
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Longboarding in A Pump Track
Longboarding in a pump track is hands down one of my favorite ways to ride a longboard! Riding the banked turns and curves of the smooth asphalt feels like catching a wave. And using gravity and momentum to power around the track is a nice break from the usual kicking.
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Hiking Point Trail | West Clear Creek Wilderness
I'll start out by saying that hiking Point Trail in the West Clear Creek Wilderness is nothing short of an incredibly gorgeous, jaw-dropping adventure! West Clear Creek Wilderness is a stunning, rugged, dramatic, beautiful canyon carved out by the crystal clear West Clear Creek. After descending into the canyon, follow the water as it exposes beauty around every bend!
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Lake Havasu Skatepark | Tinnell Memorial Skatepark
The Lake Havasu Skatepark is the largest skatepark in Arizona at a whopping 40,000 square feet with an incredible scenic backdrop. This huge and diverse cement skatepark is right on the lake! There is something for everyone here including a large street section and a large vert/bowl section. It's a great park for beginners to learn on as well as for more experienced riders to shred. And the smooth transitions make this great for riding a longboard in a skatepark.
