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Longboarding at Martha F. Ramirez Skatepark in Santa Fe
The Martha F. Ramirez Skatepark in Santa Fe New Mexico is a fun skatepark packed with tons of different features. This skatepark is good for riders of all ages and abilities. I think this skatepark in Santa Fe has a few quirks and a lot of character. I find the flow and transitions fun for my style of cement surfing with a longboard in the skatepark!
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Oak Springs Trilobite Fossil Site | Find Your Own Fossils
Oak Springs Trilobite Fossil Site is a unique and engaging stop just off Highway 93 near Caliente, where you can hunt for trilobite fossils. This designated BLM area is a cool addition to any road trip through Nevada. Not only do you get to experience the excitement of the hunt, but you are allowed to keep the trilobite fossils that you find! But remember to only take as many as you intend to keep. Read on to find out more about trilobites as well as what to expect on your fossil hunt.
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Camping at Chief Mountain West BLM Campground + Bonus Mini Bike Track
So you happen to be in the middle of nowhere in Nevada and you're looking for a great place to camp. Well the opportunities are pretty much endless haha. But we found a nice opportunity for free camping at Chief Mountain West BLM Campground that we're going to cover in this article.
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Trinidad Skatepark – Dream Skatepark in Colorado with Amazing Vert
Trinidad Skatepark is an amazing skatepark in the southeastern corner of Colorado. This skatepark seems so far from the rest of the Colorado skate scene, but don't let that deter you. This is definitely one of the best skateparks in Colorado. Heck, I'd say this is among the best skateparks in the country! I had a blast cement surfing this entire skatepark with my longboard.
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Free Camping at Upper Pahranagat Lake | National Wildlife Refuge
About an hour north of Las Vegas is a surprising opportunity for some beautiful lakeside camping at Upper Pahranagat Lake. All fifteen of the designated camp spots are along the lake shore with really nice lake views. Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge also has many great day use amenities and outdoor recreation opportunities. Learn about the area at the visitor center, use the helpful viewing scopes to take advantage of the abundance of bird species in the area, and hike a few of the many beautiful trails!
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Dispersed Camping Near Alamo, NV | Beautiful, Boulders, Box Canyon
With the amount of public land in Nevada, there are several options for finding dispersed camping near Alamo but we think we hit the jackpot. After passing Pahranagat Wildlife Refuge, we finally reached the little town of Alamo where we then turned west onto some dirt roads in search of adventure. As we neared the mountains in the distance, we realized that they were massive heaps of boulders beckoning us to come closer. So we did, and we spent the next week and a half camping and exploring this cool area. Read on to find out more information about this camp spot and what to expect while camping near Alamo.
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Longboarding the Pueblo Skatepark in El Centro del Quinto Sol
Our travels through Colorado led us the 23,000 square foot concrete Pueblo Skatepark inside the larger El Centro del Quinto Sol park. The skatepark was built in 2016 by Team Pain skateparks with a unique layout that has multiple different sections spread out around the park. This is a large skatepark that is good for riders of any skill level. Plus, both street and vert skaters will enjoy this skatepark. While on my longboard I was able to find some some good flow in every corner of the skatepark
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Hiking to Little Zion from Lovell Canyon Road
Hiking to Little Zion is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas. It is also a nice introduction to a less busy side of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The trail passes a beautiful diversity of cacti, climbs up through pinyons and junipers to a rewarding overlook. Then as you put in the work to reach the unique destination, you're distracted by the everchanging scenery. Until finally you reach the large sandstone formation that inspired the name Little Zion. This is one of those hikes that about the journey AND the destination. Find out more information about hiking to Little Zion then get out…
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Sergeant Blake Harris Skatepark in Pueblo
We have been on a few road trips in Colorado and every time we visit the state we find more great skateparks to check out! Sergeant Blake Harris Skatepark in Pueblo is an old skatepark that caters to street skaters. The construction and engineering has a retro/grunge feel that sets its own skate vibe. This skatepark is good for riders of all skill levels.
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What We Love About Gold Butte National Monument
Gold Butte National Monument is one big pocket of adventure where you can spend days exploring the beautiful desert landscapes and discovering neat features. This 300,000 acre gem was designated a national monument back in 2016, protecting the vast, rugged environment and its interesting history. Encounter joshua trees, a great variety of cacti, canyons all to yourself, rock scrambling and incredible petroglyphs. And enjoy the endless opportunity for discovery and solitude in this vast, colorful desert terrain.
