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Valmont Skatepark: Two Skateparks + Pump Track Near Boulder
The skate scene in Boulder is not only alive and well but there have even been recent upgrades. One major upgrade, and must see spot, is the nearby Valmont Skatepark and Pump Track facility. When visiting the Valmont Skatepark you are actually treated with three different skating experiences. Here you'll find two skateparks and a pump track. With such a variety of obstacles and skate features, riders of any style and skill level will find something to enjoy here.
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Free Camping Near Oatman – Burros and Historic Mining Areas
Visit an old mining town, take a selfie with the local burros and experience a scenic section of Route 66 while taking advantage of free camping near Oatman! Or just enjoy the peace of the desert, good winter weather and the great surrounding desert scenery. Our favorite part about camping near Oatman had to be the occasional encounters with wild burros! And of course, walking the random roads and washes finding beautiful vistas and random desert stuff.
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Free Camping Near Vicksburg, AZ | BLM Camping Quartzite
For some really peaceful, pretty and easy to access desert camping with great winter weather, we would definitely recommend camping near Vicksburg in Arizona. There is a large area of BLM land that is a bit off the I-10 corridor and less busy than other spots camping near Quartzite. Located about 30 miles from Quartzite, camping near Vicksburg is super accessible and surprisingly quiet. There are a number of level, well spaced out spots for rigs of any size. And there are some desert hills and mountains as well as some saguaros scattered about adding some excitement to the scenery.
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Scott Carpenter Skatepark | Best Skatepark in Boulder
Scott Carpenter Skatepark in Boulder, Colorado is a large 21,000 sq. ft. cement skatepark paradise covered in art and graffiti. Most of this skatepark was built in 1999 by Site Design Group with an expansion by Evergreen Skateparks in 2021. This skatepark has a ton of vert transitions and some large bowls with a little bit of something for every style of skater. The large banked turns and smooth transitions make this a fun place for longboarding in a skatepark, making this (in my opinion) the best skatepark in Boulder.
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Boondocking in the Dragoon Mountains | FR 687 Camping Near Tombstone
The Dragoon Mountains are located in Coronado National Forest just outside of Tombstone, Arizona. Once in the national forest, there are numerous dispersed camp spots on Forest Road 687 that are great for boondocking in the Dragoon Mountains! This area is beautiful, fun, accessible and admittedly a bit popular among recreationists. The golden grasslands and rugged rocky mountains make for an incredibly scenic backyard!
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Longboarding Cañada del Oro River Trail near Tucson
Longboarding Canada del Oro Trail in Tucson is a great way to feel the wind blowing and enjoy the desert sun. While in Tucson we longboarded a section of this scenic paved path. And it turned out to be a nice, smooth trail and a great time with beautiful Arizona scenery. Quick Info: Longboarding Canada del Oro River Trail Distance: The length of Canada del Oro River Trail is 11 miles one way. Though you can longboard more or less as desired. Surface Type: Asphalt Directions: Click here to get directions to the La Cañada Trailhead: 9500 N Rancho Feliz Dr, Tucson, AZ 85704. From the trailhead, we began our longboarding adventure…
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Wheat Ridge Skatepark | Big Bowl and Fun Street Section
Wheat Ridge Skatepark is a fun spot to check out while in the Denver area! It's a medium sized 12,000 sq. ft. cement skatepark created by Team Pain Skateparks. This fun skatepark has something for both street and vert skaters. The skatepark in Wheat Ridge can be found about 20 minutes from downtown Denver and we found it to be way less busy than the Downtown Denver Skatepark. Read on to find out more about the layout and features.
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Free Camping at Las Cienegas NCA | Sonoita, AZ
Camping at Las Cienegas National Conservation Area is an incredibly relaxing and serene experience. The setting feels a million miles from anywhere with sprawling golden grasslands dotted with mesquite trees and mountainous terrain in the surrounding area. Las Cienegas National Conservation Area encompasses over 45,000 acres of beautiful rolling grasslands and woodlands. And thanks to the year-round flow of Cienega Creek, this protected area supports a great diversity of thriving plant and animal life.
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Chiricahua National Monument | Quick Guide to the Wonderland of Rocks
Chiricahua National Monument is a beautiful and unique off the beaten path pocket of wilderness in the southeast corner of Arizona. The area is known as a sky island - an isolated mountain range that rises above the vast surrounding sea of desert. As the elevation increases, the cacti and mesquite give way to sycamore, juniper and oak trees and eventually cypress, pines and fir. But what really stands out about Chiricahua National Monument are the amazing rock pinnacles found towering throughout the park.
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Bear River Skatepark in Steamboat Springs
The local skatepark in Steamboat Springs Colorado is called the Bear River Skatepark. This simple cement skatepark measures up at 9,700 sq. ft. and is made by Team Pain Skateparks. Bear River Skatepark provides a fun environment for beginners as well as advanced skaters. And the flow and transitions of the large bowl are good for longboarding in a skatepark.
