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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.
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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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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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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.
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Hiking to Webber Falls | Amazing Waterfall in Tahoe National Forest
Follow us as we rock hop upstream along Little Truckee River to the gorgeous pools at the base of Webber Falls. Webber Falls is a tall waterfall in a steep forested canyon with several pools and great flow! Shane's brother was in town visiting and we told him that we were going to play in the river. But we left out the fact that we would be hiking to a waterfall so he would be surprised by the gorgeous finale.
