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Free Camping Near Truckee | Forest Road 07
Believe it or not, you can find free camping near Truckee! There are a number of great dispersed camp spots off Jackson Meadows Road, or Forest Road 07. Several forest roads branch off of the main Forest Road 07 leading to lakes, trails and pretty sights. For those of you car/tent camping, there are more options found on these forest roads. If you're looking for dispersed camping near Truckee with a rig, then Forest Road 0720 is probably your best bet.
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Great Skateparks in California with Lost Coast Longboarding
With the birth of the skate and surf scene in the early 1960's it's no surprise that the resulting culture would lead to an incredible number of skateparks in California. It seems no matter where you are in this beautiful state, you can usually find a skatepark nearby. And with the sheer number of skateparks in California, it's sure enough that there are some really great facilities with impressive layouts and designs.
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Backpacking Grouse Ridge Loop | Tahoe National Forest
Backpacking Grouse Ridge Loop was our first backpacking trip of the year, our first time backpacking in Tahoe National Forest and our first opportunity to backpack with Shane's brother who flew out to visit from Florida. And since you can't go wrong with loop itineraries with lots of lakes, we were excited to head out to experience a new area and make new memories. The backpacking Grouse Ridge loop itinerary that we decided upon links several different trails in the Grouse Ridge area. These trails lead past lake after lake with numerous opportunities for quick side trips to visit even more lakes!
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Longboarding Delano Skatepark | Large Vert and Great Flow
Delano Skatepark is an awesome 23,400 square foot skatepark with great transitions, fast flowing lines and numerous street obstacles.
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Dispersed Camping at Kyburz Flat | Tahoe National Forest
Kyburz Flat is a beautiful area for dispersed camping with an appealing combination of wide open meadows and wooded areas. The large grassy meadows are great for wildlife viewing where you'll primarily encounter a variety of migratory birds as well as deer, chipmunks and squirrels. And as we explored the woods while camping at Kyburz Flat we discovered so many different types and colors of wildflowers.
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Provident Skatepark in Visalia | Unique Layout and Good Flow
Provident Skatepark in Visalia is a fun skatepark with a bunch of great features and obstacles. The 24,000 square foot skatepark has a pretty open layout with a number of transitions and ramps designed to keep skaters moving. The Provident Skatepark has a pretty good flow and a number of banked turns which makes it fun for longboarding in a skatepark.
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Hiking to Webber Falls | Amazing Waterfall in Tahoe National Forest
Follow us as we rock hop upstream along Little Truckee River to the gorgeous pools at the base of Webber Falls. Webber Falls is a tall waterfall in a steep forested canyon with several pools and great flow! Shane's brother was in town visiting and we told him that we were going to play in the river. But we left out the fact that we would be hiking to a waterfall so he would be surprised by the gorgeous finale.
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Amazing Tulare Skatepark | Shredding Great Vert
The Tulare Skatepark is an AMAZING skatepark with tons of huge vert and some great bowls. It really is a vert riders dream skatepark. There are so many unique features that make this skatepark unlike any other. As well as a number of factors that give the Tulare Skatepark its own unique vibe. Shredding this skatepark on a longboard was a blast!
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Longboarding Orange Cove Skatepark | Smooth Transitions and Great Vert
Orange Cove Skatepark is an awesome 36,000 square foot skatepark located about 40 minutes from Fresno. This huge skatepark is loaded with great vert and smooth transitions making it worth the trek out here. There are some open areas and mellow ramps that are good for warming up or learning. And the large vert bowls are great for advanced riders. The smooth transitions and flow make this a great layout for longboarding in a skatepark. Read on to find out more about the layout and what to expect at Orange Cove Skatepark.
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Hiking Mt Lola Trail | Tahoe National Forest
Hiking Mt Lola Trail is among the many great adventures to choose from along Jackson Meadows Road. And this hike is a great choice for those looking to bag a peak and catch incredible panoramic views of the surrounding area! Mount Lola is the highest peak in Tahoe National Forest (9,143 feet) and a beautiful adventure.
