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Hiking to O’Leary Lookout | Flagstaff, AZ
Just north of Flagstaff is a super interesting landscape shaped by volcanic activity. For an excellent vast view of this volcanic landscape and to get a glimpse into the top of Sunset Crater itself, hiking to O'Leary Lookout is a must. O'Leary Lookout is just outside of Sunset Crater Volcanic National Monument so there is no entrance fee and the trail is lightly trafficked. Besides the great panoramic views and steep workout, visiting the fire lookout tower at the top is a rewarding perk of the climb!
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Longboarding Island Trail in Lake Havasu City
Longboarding Island Trail is a mellow cruise around an inner circuit of the island in Lake Havasu City. The paved trail is a bit short - clocking in at 3.6 miles - but it's a loop so there's no repetition of scenery like on an out and back. Unless of course you want to do a few laps. In addition to the perk of it being a loop, there are numerous areas where you can take a break from the hot desert sun and wander over to the waters edge to cool off.
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Wupatki National Monument
Wupatki National Monument is about 56 square miles of dry, rugged land on the southwestern Colorado Plateau. Among this land are the protected remains of the ancient dwellings of puebloan peoples. Walk the trails at Wupatki National Monument and read the information signs along the way to get a better picture of the lives and history that were a part of this area.
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Needles Skatepark | City of Needles, CA
The Needles Skatepark is located in Duke Watkins Park in the city of Needles, California. This is a really nice cement skatepark with some pretty unique obstacles and a cool layout. The flow and transitions are good for riding a longboard in the skatepark. The Needles Skatepark is a good skatepark for riders of any skill level because of the variety and sizes of the obstacles.
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Sunset Crater National Monument
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is a small protected area 12 miles north of Flagstaff. A visit to the national monument gives visitors a deeper look into the areas volcanic history and how it shaped the area. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument features a 1,000 foot volcanic cone and its lava flows. These features and their surroundings can be experienced from five interesting trails throughout the monument. And don't miss the impressive overlook on the eastern edge of the monument boundary.
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Skatepark in Logandale, NV | Grant M Bowler Park
We were surprised to find a skatepark in Logandale, Nevada! Logandale is a small town near the incredible Logandale Trails about an hour from Las Vegas. The skatepark in Logandale is a really small, modular style skatepark consisting of several ramps, boxes and a rail situated on an old fenced in tennis court.
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Plane Crash on Humphreys Peak Trail | B-24 Bomber
Humphreys Peak Trail is a very popular trail in the Flagstaff area. Not only does it provide gorgeous panoramic views but it is also notably the highest point in Arizona, at 12,633 feet. As I was looking for alternative, less popular routes for reaching the summit I stumbled upon some interesting history in the area about a plane crash on Humphreys Peak Trail. So after a little bit of research and assistance from Google Earth, we set out to find it!
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Skatepark in Monticello, Utah | Veteran’s Memorial Park
The skatepark in Monticello is a nice, compact facility located in the larger Veteran's Memorial Park in the small town of Monticello, Utah. You'll find that this skatepark is packed with a ton of cement ramps and it has a nice diversity of skate obstacles. The skatepark in Monticello is a great skatepark for street skaters and traditional boarders.
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Hiking Humphreys Peak via Inner Basin Trail
Humphreys Peak is the highest point in Arizona making it a popular destination for hikers. There are several routes to the summit. Skip the crowded Humphreys Peak Trail and enjoy the scenery and solitude on Inner Basin Trail!
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Barstow Skatepark in Dana Park
The Barstow Skatepark is a medium sized cement skatepark with a good variety of street riding obstacles. The layout and the street oriented obstacles are great for street style skaters but this skatepark wasn't great for longboarding in a skatepark. But there is a bowl with a steep roll in!
