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Off the Beaten Path Hiking and Rock Scrambling in Joshua Tree National Park
We absolutely love hiking and rock scrambling in Joshua Tree National Park! While we were camping at Sheephole Wilderness we headed out to explore the area and we ventured into an off the beaten path hike in Joshua Tree National Park. We were in a granite boulder heaven! And this is now one of our favorite spots for rock scrambling in Joshua Tree National Park. Read on to see why :)
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Longboarding at Oakdale Skatepark | Oakdale, California
Longboarding the Oakdale Skatepark is a fun experience because the large cement skatepark has a number of different transition types and bowls. This unique skatepark has a long skinny layout and provides a great environment for both street and vert skaters. Riders of any age or skill level will enjoy this park because there is a great variety in size and steepness of obstacles. I found that there are many features that make the Oakdale Skatepark great for skatepark longboarding.
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Dispersed Camping in Sheephole Valley Wilderness
After about 30 miles from Twentynine Palms lies the Sheephole Valley Wilderness. If being alone in the beautiful vast desert with no others in sight sounds appealing, then dispersed camping in Sheephole Valley Wilderness is a great option for you! No service, incredible stars, infinite washes to follow, and the random rock mountains to climb up are a few things that make free camping in Sheephole Valley Wilderness so awesome.
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Modesto Skatepark | Beyer Community Park
The Modesto Skatepark is a cement skatepark with a narrow perimeter that goes around the four main bowl areas. The largest bowl area of the skatepark has two different pyramid boxes with a couple ledges and a rail. There are some flat ramps as well as rounded vert walls around this area, all of which are very steep and have cement ledges.
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Free Camping Near Old Dale Mine District
There are many dispersed camp spots near Old Dale that are both near and far from Twentynine Palms Highway. And there are plenty of spots that can accommodate large rigs as well. After you get all settled into a spot there is plenty of exploring to do both by vehicle or by foot! Read on to learn more about what it's like camping near Old Dale and about some of our little wanders nearby.
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Rocklin Skatepark at Johnson-Springview Park
Rocklin Skatepark is a medium sized cement park with medium sized obstacles, a few different transition types, and a number of boxes and ledges. Street skaters will enjoy the features and obstacles at this skatepark more than vert riders. And the Rocklin Skatepark is suitable for riders of any age.
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Hike to Mopah Spring | Hiking in Turtle Mountain Wilderness
After spending some time camping in the Turtle Mountain Wilderness, we had explored quite a bit around our campsite. But we were excited to hike to Mopah Spring so we could see what it looked like further in the canyon and to find the palm oasis! It was hard to believe there was water anywhere around! So we set off on our adventure.
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Stockton Skatepark | Check Out the Unique Obstacles
The Stockton Skatepark is a unique cement skatepark filled with tons of obstacles. There are several unique obstacles and features for both street and vert style skating. Advanced riders will enjoy this park because of the diversity of features and the mix between street and vert obstacles. The vert features are fun for longboarding but the flow is a bit crowded by the many obstacles throughout. Read on to learn more about the layout and what features to expect at the Stockton Skatepark.
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Dispersed Camping in Turtle Mountain Wilderness
The Turtle Mountain Wilderness is a protected area of Mohave Desert that ranges from sprawling shrubs and washes to eroded cliffs and dramatic volcanic plugs. Camping in Turtle Mountain Wilderness is a great way to experience the area. The peaceful natural setting is a relaxing place to set up camp but it also provides a good opportunity to hike and explore the Mopah Range as well as spot wildlife.
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Surprise Lake Trail Backpacking to Four Beautiful Lakes
Surprise Lake Trail access numerous different lakes in the Eagles Nest Wilderness. Instead of a long day hike, backpacking Surprise Lake Trail seemed like the most enjoyable way to see Surprise Lake, Cat Lake, Upper Cataract Lake and Mirror Lake. And it gave us the opportunity to squeeze in one more backpacking trip before the weather directed us to lower elevations!
