Saturday, May 2, 2009

Talent


1.) Talent Skate Park- Great Indoor skate park that also offers Camp, for those looking to start skating or improve on their skills, Beginners and experts, skateboarders and in-line skaters, boys and girls, even some moms and dads.
Talent is contracted by Burlington and Colchester to run skate camps at their city skateparks.
Start with the basics: pushing, turning, stopping, balance
Then move on to ramps: rolling down, dropping in, turning around.
Finally on to tricks: ollies, grinds, and kickflips.
As well as skateboard skills they teach park safety, etiquette, patience and respect.
Goals of Camp: Skate Better, skate for fun, get some exercise and make new friends.

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White City

1.) Jackson County Sports Park - The action is fast and fun at this park, which sports a 10-field softball complex, a drag strip that is the site of major racing events, a go-kart track, one-third mile dirt oval track, public shooting range,and fishing ponds.You can sight your rifle in before hunting season or practice your marksmanship with rifles or pistols at this large shooting range. There is also an area designated for shotgun enthusiasts. There is even a covered area so you can enjoy target practice during the rainy season. The shooting range is open year round.Racing fans can take advantage of the high-speed action at Jackson County’s Sports Park. Whether it’s the Southern Oregon Speedway’s 1/3 mile oval track, the kart tract or the ¼ mile Champion Raceway, the Sports Park provides exciting racing eventsthe entire family will enjoy.
http://www.jacksoncountyparks.com/sports_park.htm



2.) Table Rock Park- Lower Table Rock, with its twin Upper Table Rock, dramatically rises 800 feet up from the Rogue River Valley Floor. They are flat-topped remnants of lava flows that filled the canyons of the Rogue River over seven million years ago. The top of Lower Table Rock is a mosaic of grassy mounds, stony flats and vernal pools. Vernal pools are very unique and fascinating little worlds of their own, featuring many unique species - including fairy shrimp!


Happy Hiking!

http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/oregon/preserves/art6805.html

Northern California Parks

Crescent City

1.) Redwood National Park is Great for Camping: Redwood National and State Parks offer four developed campgrounds, three in the redwood forest and one on the ocean. Tidbits to know: no trailer hook-ups exist; there is a charge for each extra vehicle per site; and day use fees are charged.
All campgrounds are California state park campgrounds operated by the California Department of Parks and Recreation
And for Kids-- look into being a Junior Ranger for a great experience that you won't soon forget!


2.) City Park - The City Park, located on Front St., right along the water, is popular with local kids and families. At the entrance to the park is an adorable redwood bear carving, and also a huge hollow redwood section, 1600 years old, for kids to play in. A bike path goes along the water's edge, plenty of grassy areas and picnic tables. And you'll get the best views of the Crescent City harbor and all the fishing boats.

http://www.travelforkids.com/Funtodo/California/North_Coast/crescentcity.htm




3.) The Fred Endert Municipal Swimming Pool is an indoor swimming pool with water slide, open to the public, recreation swim for all, every afternoon in the summer.
1000 Play St. Crescent City, Ca. 95531
Phone: (707) 464-9503
Pool Manager: Matt Hildebrandt

http://www.crescentcity.org/pool.htm








4.) Shoreline Campground - The Shoreline RV Park and Campground is situated along the rugged and scenic Northern California Coastline approximately 20 miles south of the Oregon border. The area boasts majestic redwoods, miles of pristine coastline, clean rivers and thousands of acres of State and National Forestland.
Recreational opportunities are endless including sport fishing, kayaking, hiking, bird watching, beachcombing and boating to name a few.
900 Sunset Circle
Crescent City, CA 95531
Phone: (707) 464-2473

http://www.crescentcity.org/shoreline/SlineRV.html



5.) KidTown Park - let the kid's play at ""Kid Town" a wooden park with slides, swings and a wooden castle, perfect for any pirates in your car to stretch their legs.

http://www.best-california-north-coast-vacation-guide.com/Crescent-City.html









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Mt. Shasta

1.) Mt Shasta Ski Park - fun for anyone!
425 acres of skiable terrain
1,390 vertical feet
32 trails
3 triple chairs, 1 rope tow lift, 1 conveyor lift
Night skiing on 14 trails and 3 lifts
20% beginner, 55% intermediate, 25% advanced
275 inches of annual snowfall
Longest run: 1.75 miles
Super Halfpipe: 300 ft long
Beginner terrain park
Intermediate and advanced terrain park


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Weed

1.) Weed Community Pool - 450 College AveWeed, CA 96094 (530) 938-4701‎
http://www.littleengine.com/biz/weed-community-pool



2.) Charlie Byrd Park - (a 7 acre park) has basketball courts, picnic areas, and a playground and is the site for the new Weed Skate Park.






3.) Bel Air Park - is located adjacent to the College of the Siskiyous and right next door to the Mt. Shasta Brewery. It is a 7.1 acre park with a playground, ball field, horseshoe pits, and swimming pool.
http://www.weedchamber.com/visit/activities.php

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Yreka


1.) Klamath National Forest - Going to Klamath National Forest is a great idea when you have to spend some time in the wilderness. Summer brings highs in the 90's to Klamath National Forest with overnight lows in the 50's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 40's with temperatures at Klamath National Forest dipping down into the 30's all through winter nights. Klamath National Forest has delightful outdoors recreation, so you'll have lots of fun.
2.) Greenhorn Park- is Yreka's largest park, and features a lake for fishing and small watercraft, a small recreation of a mining town and several types of mining operations on display. Located on Greenhorn Road.

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