Picture of The Day: Kick Flips and Rail Grinds at The Dalles Skate Park
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By Joshuah Albert
The Dalles, Ore. February 23, 2024 — The first signs of spring are starting to show in The Dalles today making it an awesome time to be outside, shredding the pavement. It was a warm day at the skate park on Feb. 23, when Landon Haynes, 15, Dufur was spotted grinding and flipping on his skateboard. There were many other kids there, but Landon was the most excited to show off his tricks.
“Today turned out the be the perfect day to come here, school got out early and now I’m here hanging with the boys,” Landon said. “I try to come here as much as I can, I’m here maybe 5 days a week. I’ve been skateboarding for over 5 years now. Skateboarding has been something that I’ve been around my whole life.”
While many kids were enjoying the park that day, Landon's passion for skateboarding was unmatched. He views the skate park as more than just a place to practice; it's a place where he can express himself and connect with friends who share his passion.
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