You would think that living in the desert there wouldn’t be a lot of water activities. Well, Utah is full of them! There are lakes, pools, splash pads, reservoirs, and more.
We love sharing about water activities, especially because in the summer we are always looking for ways to cool off. Head to somewhere with water! Use these posts to choose a fun water adventure near you!
Did you know that you can go scuba diving right here in Utah? Not only that, you can do it in a huge geothermal crater. Homestead Crater (or caldera) formed 10,000 years ago from mineral deposits from rising spring water. The crater stands almost 60 feet tall and looks like a…
 Highland Glen Park is a huge park right next to Lone Peak High School in Highland. We recently went to check out the park and found a lot of things to do there. There is a playground, a pavilion, a beach volleyball court, and a large pond. You are allowed…
Provo Pioneer Park Splash Pad The Provo splash pad in Pioneer park is a great place to play. This splashpad reminded us of the Snowflake Fountain at the Gateway without the music. It's basically a series of holes in a specific pattern that sprays different heights at different times. The water…
Utah Lake State park was a disappointment. We often go down there to see birds, and we did see several grebes and an egret, but the "Visitor's Center" was not worth the visit. There is one room with a small display, but it is mostly reading. The kids wanted to drive…
We've added a State Park tab to our blog and this has forced us to take a look at some of the state parks in Utah. Some of the state parks are specifically for water recreation activities, and we didn't think we'd have much use for them (we aren't boaters or…
We went to the Lehi outdoor pool today. We are so lucky that we have two pools in Lehi. The Legacy Center has an indoor pool, and we also have the Lehi Outdoor Pool. This pool has two slides and a huge swimming area. There is a lot of space to…