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Riverbank Skatepark – Central California Skatepark
As we were checking out skateparks in Central California, our next stop was the Riverbank Skatepark. This is a medium sized skatepark located in Riverbank, California. Here you'll find a nice variety of street skating features and obstacles. This clean and compact skatepark is a fun park that provides a good atmosphere for a quality skate sesh.
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McNamara Skatepark in Merced – Small and Simple
McNamara Skatepark in Merced is a nice small skatepark with a decent variety of skate obstacles and transitions. The size of the park and the number of street obstacles make this a good skatepark for street style skaters. Check it out!
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Best Hikes in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Before we unveil our list of the best hikes in Lassen Volcanic National Park I must say that this entire area is INCREDIBLE! Each trail feels like it's full of surprises - not only is the scenery gorgeous but the active volcanism in the area puts on a fascinating display of beautiful and interesting sights, sounds and features. These unique features are so intriguing that we felt childlike with excitement each time we set off on another trail.
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Longboarding Truckee River Legacy Trail
Longboarding Truckee River Legacy Trail is a great way to experience this smooth paved path. This run is about six miles each way and it parallels the Truckee River and traverses some beautiful scenery! Categorized as a Class 1 bike path you'll encounter plenty of other people enjoying the trail and the beautiful scenery it provides. Read on to learn more about the logistics, the surprise finale and what to expect.
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Turlock Skatepark | Brandon Koch Memorial Skatepark
The Turlock Skatepark is called the Brandon Koch Memorial Skatepark. It is a cool, compact little skatepark with features and obstacles that street riders will enjoy skating. This is a smooth cement skatepark and great for riders of any skill level.
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Off the Beaten Path Hiking and Rock Scrambling in Joshua Tree National Park
We absolutely love hiking and rock scrambling in Joshua Tree National Park! While we were camping at Sheephole Wilderness we headed out to explore the area and we ventured into an off the beaten path hike in Joshua Tree National Park. We were in a granite boulder heaven! And this is now one of our favorite spots for rock scrambling in Joshua Tree National Park. Read on to see why :)
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Longboarding at Oakdale Skatepark | Oakdale, California
Longboarding the Oakdale Skatepark is a fun experience because the large cement skatepark has a number of different transition types and bowls. This unique skatepark has a long skinny layout and provides a great environment for both street and vert skaters. Riders of any age or skill level will enjoy this park because there is a great variety in size and steepness of obstacles. I found that there are many features that make the Oakdale Skatepark great for skatepark longboarding.
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Dispersed Camping in Sheephole Valley Wilderness
After about 30 miles from Twentynine Palms lies the Sheephole Valley Wilderness. If being alone in the beautiful vast desert with no others in sight sounds appealing, then dispersed camping in Sheephole Valley Wilderness is a great option for you! No service, incredible stars, infinite washes to follow, and the random rock mountains to climb up are a few things that make free camping in Sheephole Valley Wilderness so awesome.
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Modesto Skatepark | Beyer Community Park
The Modesto Skatepark is a cement skatepark with a narrow perimeter that goes around the four main bowl areas. The largest bowl area of the skatepark has two different pyramid boxes with a couple ledges and a rail. There are some flat ramps as well as rounded vert walls around this area, all of which are very steep and have cement ledges.
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Free Camping Near Old Dale Mine District
There are many dispersed camp spots near Old Dale that are both near and far from Twentynine Palms Highway. And there are plenty of spots that can accommodate large rigs as well. After you get all settled into a spot there is plenty of exploring to do both by vehicle or by foot! Read on to learn more about what it's like camping near Old Dale and about some of our little wanders nearby.
