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!
Cedar Hills opened a brand new park this year (2020) and we decided to finally check it out. Harvey Park in Cedar Hills is Space theme, so there are planets, stars, suns, and rocket ships throughout the park. Our boys had a blast, and they are ages 7, 10, and 13,…
Last week we headed way out west to Horseshoe Springs Wildlife Management Area in order to keep social distance during our Spring Break. Horseshoe Springs is a small area that is great for walking a short trail, fishing, wading in the water, and learning a little history. The color of the…
Utah has so many amazing state parks to visit. One that has been on our list for a while is Great Salt Lake State Park. This small park is mostly focused on a marina, but does include a few activities that families can enjoy. Junior Ranger program Make sure to take…
On a recent visit to Heber Valley we made a visit to the Wasatch Aquatic Center. It was really fun because they have several places to play and many things to do in this large facility. Activity Pool We started in the kids' activity area. There is a big play toy…
We have visited Jordanelle Rock Cliff Area, and even spent time at the Nature Center, but we hadn't really visited the beach side of Jordanelle. This week we really enjoyed the large swimming area, the sand, and the amenities at Jordanelle State Park Hailstone area. We rented kayaks and paddle boards…
We decided to visit the Palisade Park Splash Pad this summer. This splash pad has some extra benefits like a snack shack that make it fun to visit. We had a wonderful afternoon splashing at Palisade Park Splash Pad in Orem. The splash pad features three waterfalls. Each waterfall does something…