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Incredible Beauty on Hilton Lakes Trail
Hilton Lakes Trail is one of our favorite day hikes in the eastern Sierras! There are a number of lakes that can be accessed from the Hilton Lakes Trailhead and they are absolutely gorgeous. The ever-changing scenery, trail conditions, and light traffic worked together to make our perfect hiking experience!
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Longboarding Rock Creek Road | California
Rock Creek Road is a beautiful mountain road in the eastern Sierras of California, at the Tom's Place exit off of the CA 395. The paved section of this road runs for ten miles from the CA 395 and has an elevation change of over 2,800 feet! The paved road ends, and longboarding Rock Creek Road begins, at a place called Rock Creek Pack Station - a gateway to exploring the Sierras.
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Adventure on Little Lakes Valley Trail
After spending the winter months in the desert, we were so excited to head north to the Eastern Sierras for a change in scenery! But by now we were itching to get into the mountains, to see the beautiful high elevation scenery that has been tantalizingly close but not close enough. After a few hiking attempts, we finally had success with hiking Little Lakes Valley Trail! (Although it didn't come easily!)
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Camping at The Buttermilks Near Bishop CA
Bishop is completely surrounded by recreational opportunities which makes it a very desirable place to be! You'll notice the White Mountain Range to your east and the snow capped Sierra Nevadas to your west beckoning you to grab your pack and get hiking! Not far from Bishop and not quiet to the mountains there is a place called The Buttermilks. If you are looking for climbing, bouldering, and free camping, read on
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Bishop Skatepark: Why You Should Visit
The Bishop Skatepark in Bishop California is a nice medium sized skatepark with a good variety of skate obstacles and features. It has an open layout and some banked turns, revealing opportunities for different lines. Cruising around the Bishop Skate Park on a longboard feels like you're surfing the cement.
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Camping at Volcanic Tablelands Near Bishop CA
As you're travelling along the 395 you'll come to the town of Bishop California. This is a great home base for the never ending recreation opportunities in the surrounding area. And luckily, there are several options for camping in Bishop. Camping at Volcanic Tablelands is a great option if you're looking for the perfect mix of peace and quiet, beautiful scenery and adventure!
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Lone Pine Skatepark in California
The Lone Pine Skatepark in California is a relatively small skatepark with smooth cement, banked turns, ramps and rails. This skatepark is located right behind the McDonalds in Lone Pine. It is literally so close that it seems like the skatepark is in the McDonalds parking lot… it's like the best Play Place you can imagine!
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Hiking and Camping at Fossil Falls
As you're travelling along an undeveloped portion of the US-395 between Ridgecrest and Lone Pine, you can't help but see the towering wall of the Sierra Nevadas to your west. But to the east there is a less obvious yet stunning geologic feature called Fossil Falls.
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Hiking to Owens Peak in the Southern Sierras
Owens Peak is a prominent peak in the southern Sierra Nevada Mountain Range near Ridgecrest, California that stands at 8,453 feet. There are two different routes for hiking to Owens Peak and both gain substantial elevation, making the views from the top that much more rewarding!
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Skatepark in Ridgecrest, California
The Ridgecrest Skatepark is relatively small with smooth cement. Although the skatepark is small, there are a lot of obstacles to explore as well as lines to be found for cruising around and surfing the banked turns.
