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Free Camping Near the Sierra Buttes | Gold Lake Highway
After spending some time exploring the northern Gold Lake Highway in Plumas National Forest, we still had more to see and we weren't quite ready to leave the area. So that's when we headed to the southern section of Gold Lake Highway in Tahoe National Forest. And we were stoked to find that there were actually options for free camping near the Sierra Buttes. To find this spot, we actually asked some rangers about any dispersed camping in the area and they pointed us to this spot.
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Kremmling Skatepark | Unique Features for Longboarding
The Kremmling Skatepark is a medium sized cement skatepark measuring in at 7,000 square feet. This Grindline skatepark opened in 2007 and is located right next to the West Grand High School in Kremmling, Colorado. This skatepark has some good street obstacles as well as good vert features. I found the large bowl and vert section fun for cement surfing while longboarding in a skatepark.
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Sk8Way Skatepark in La Junta | Big Vert and Good Flow
Sk8Way Skatepark in La Junta, Colorado is a fun 16,700 square foot concrete skatepark. Designed by Site Design Group, this skatepark opened in 2004 but is still a great skatepark to check out. There are a number of street skating obstacles as well as some big vert and diverse bowls. The transitions and size of the walls in this skatepark make this a fun place for longboarding in a skatepark. Read on to learn more about the features of Sk8Way Skatepark in La Junta.
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Howard Heuston Skatepark in Boulder, CO | Small With Great Flow
The Howard Heuston Skatepark in Boulder, Colorado is a small skatepark opened in 2021 and built by Evergreen Skateparks. Although only 3,500 square feet, this skatepark is packed with flow and smooth transitions in all directions. If you're a fan of the Evergreen-style skateparks, as I am, then you will definitely have a good time here.
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Superior Skatepark and Pump Track near Boulder, Colorado
The Superior Skatepark and Pump Track near Boulder, Colorado is a cool combination of a traditional skatepark with an asphalt pump track. Opened in March of 2019 this combination facility is designed in part by Pivot Customs Skateparks and Velosolutions Pump Tracks. The flow and banked turns make this pump track near Boulder, Colorado great for longboarding! And the skatepark has a mix of both street and vert features.
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Beautiful Waterfalls on North Yuba River in Northern California
While we were camping near the Sierra Buttes on Gold Lake Highway, we set off on an adventure to three different waterfalls on North Yuba River near Sierra City in northern California. We had so much fun discovering these new areas that we went back a second time to explore even more. And while we were exploring we found a bonus swim hole and an extra waterfall that we weren't expecting to find!
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Eagle Rim Skatepark in Grand Junction | Unique and Diverse
Eagle Rim Skatepark in Grand Junction is a unique, compact skatepark. Opened back in 2000, this 9,000 square foot skatepark has a creative design especially for its time. There is a good variety of street obstacles and a small vert section. And one cool feature is the cement track around the perimeter that has number of small hills and banked turns.
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Westlake Skatepark in Grand Junction | Unique Layout and Great Art
Westlake Skatepark in Grand Junction, Colorado is a really fun cement skatepark with an abundance of art in all directions. We have visited this skatepark multiple times with years between visits. And each time the entire skatepark looks different with new artwork all around. This 18,000 sq. ft. was made by the city of Grand Junction and opened in 1997 with additional renovations added in 2015. The flow and smooth transitions of Westlake Skatepark in Grand Junction makes this a fun place for longboarding in a skatepark.
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Free Camping Near Sloat | McDermott Ravine Road
Across the 89 in Plumas National Forest we found several good dispersed camp spots on the McDermott Ravine Forest Road . Many of the spots in this area are among the pretty wooded area with a mix of manzanita, conifers and oaks. We found this spot to be a bit off the beaten path yet easily accessible and we met a local who pointed us in the direction of the local Sloat swim hole on the Feather River!
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Longboarding Centennial Skatepark in Salida, CO
Centennial Skatepark in Salida, Colorado is the newer and larger of the two skateparks found in Salida. A recent build, opened in August, 2021 is a great cement skatepark that riders of any skill level will enjoy. This Grindline Skateparks design and build has a ton of great features and unique obstacles that make for a very fun experience! Longboarding Centennial Skatepark is fun because there is a great flow to the layout with fun transitions. Plus the stunning mountain back drop makes for a beautiful setting.
