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Los Altos Skatepark in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Los Altos Skatepark in New Mexico is a huge concrete skate playground! Measuring up around 35,000 sq. ft., this concrete skatepark in Albuquerque has a variety of skate features that will surely entertain any skater. I found the flow and transitions here make for some great cement surfing! Grab your skateboard or whatever wheels you prefer and check it out with us! I enjoyed riding my longboard in this skatepark for sure. First Impressions: Los Altos Skatepark in New Mexico The large size and layout of this skatepark in New Mexico made an impression on us when we first walked through the entrance way arch. Pros: A little bit of…
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Basin and Range National Monument | Amazing Petroglyphs and Scenery
Basin and Range National Monument encompasses 704,000 acres of - the monuments namesake - basin and range landscapes. These landscapes are made up of alternating steep narrow mountain ranges separated by wide basins with elevations ranging from about 4,200 - 8,900 feet. Here you'll find fascinating geology and rock formations as well as an incredible diversity of plants and animals. And Basin and Range National Monument has one of the best collections of petroglyphs we have ever seen.
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Genoveva Chavez Skatepark in Santa Fe
After checking out Martha Ramirez Skatepark in Santa Fe, we headed over to another Santa Fe Skatepark - the Genoveva Chavez Skatepark. This is 9,000 sq ft concrete skatepark built by Spohn Ranch back in 2017. This skatepark is a fun little skate spot with both street obstacles and a bowl. Though a little on the small side, it's a nice skatepark with a good variety of obstacles and artwork that gives it plenty of character!
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Dispersed Camping on the Old Airstrip near Caliente
As we were boondocking our way along our Nevada road trip, we found a cool opportunity for dispersed camping on an old airstrip. After living on the road for over seven years, this was a first. Camping on the old airstrip near Caliente was the perfect spot for getting some work done while providing a home base for some nearby adventures!
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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.