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Dispersed Camping at Gold Butte National Monument
Dispersed camping at Gold Butte National Monument is the perfect way to set yourself up for an awesome adventure! Visit 12,000 year old petroglyph sites, drive the Gold Butte Backcountry Byway, stop at the old mining ghost town, hike to interesting red sandstone formations and immerse yourself in this incredible rugged desert landscape. We can agree that at nearly 300,000 acres there's a lot to explore. But before we get ahead of ourselves, let's find out about the options for dispersed camping at Gold Butte National Monument
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Buena Vista Skatepark | Compact and Full of Fun Features
We visited a ton of really great skateparks on our travels through Colorado and the Buena Vista Skatepark is no exception. This small skatepark was going to be a quick stop, but the park exceeded our expectations and turned into a few hours of skateparkin'. This is a fun and compact skatepark with a ton of flow that was great for cement surfing with the longboard!
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Dispersed Camping near Needles, CA | Simple Fun in the Desert
Looking for somewhere to camp with warm winter temps and fun desert scenery that's easy to access and not too crowded? We stumbled upon some great dispersed camping near Needles that is peaceful, with good views, and plenty of exploring to do. Find out more about the area and the particulars about what to expect when dispersed camping here.
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Best Pump Tracks in Southern California for Skating
Pump Tracks in Southern California are sparking interest and becoming more and more popular everyday. And there are more being built all the time! Many people ride bikes on these tracks, but skating pump tracks in southern California provides more of a surf inspired ride. In this article we are going to talk a little about what pump tracks are. And we'll introduce you to the pump tracks in Southern California that we have visited so far. I have experienced riding my longboard on each of these pump tracks, and I would like to share a little bit about each track and its features with you.
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Unique Race Track Layout at the Needles Pump Track
When we went to skate the Needles Skatepark we were surprised to see that there is a new pump track in town! The Needles Pump Track is cement with a race track design. We've never seen a pump track like this before.
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Free Camping at Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge
Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 3,699 acres of land used to serve as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife. Designated so in 1965, this area makes wildlife the priority and provides a feeding and resting habitat for the migratory birds. Due to this critical role as a refuge, camping at Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge is limited and only allowed at Lake 13.
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Hiking Mount Shavano Peak 14,229′ | Steep and Rewarding
Hiking Mount Shavano Peak is a great option for tackling one of Colorado's many 14ers. It reaches an impressive 14,229 feet elevation which result in incredible panoramic views from the summit. But hiking Mount Shavano also provides a unique opportunity to bag two peaks over 14,000 feet in one challenging day hike. From the summit of Mount Shavano, take on another mile in the sky to reach Tabeguache Peak at 14,162 feet.
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Skatepark and Pump Track in Lake Elsinore | Skate Spot at Serenity Park
Serenity Park in Lake Elsinore, California is home to a skatepark and pump track! The skatepark has a good diversity of street obstacles plus one bowl. And the pump track is unlike any we've seen, with a unique design and fun layout.
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Exciting Bike Park and Pump Track in Menifee, CA
The pump track in Menifee, California is a 22,000 square foot asphalt pump track built by the team at Velosolutions in 2022. The pump track is part of the larger Gale Webb Action Sports Park which features both dirt and asphalt pump track areas. The park was created with guidance from Gale Webb (a local hall of fame skateboarder) and the city of Menifee to encourage kids to get outside, have fun, and enjoy physical fitness.
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Amazing World Class Skatepark | Memorial Skatepark In Colorado Springs
Memorial Skatepark in Colorado Springs is one of those must see skateparks for anyone who loves the sport! The sheer size of this 45,000 sq. ft. skatepark mixed with a downhill flow from every direction makes this a really fun place for some skatepark cement surfing with a longboard. Unique features are found in every corner of this skatepark which makes Memorial Skatepark a very memorable one.
