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Well, it’s happening. The back-to-school brigade has begun to rear its ugly head. Back-to-school this and back-to-school that. It’s still summer, friends, act like it! Don’t cave. Not yet. There’s still plenty of time to frolic among the wildflowers, float lazily through rivers and raft through jaw-dropping red rock.
Remember, you’re only armed with a limited amount of precious summer weeks, so you’ve got to make them count — before you know it, school will be schooling you with its homeworking, its sportsing and its full-time scheduling. Be a responsible adult and pack in as much family fun as humanly possible RIGHT NOW.
But you’ll need a plan.
Utah.com has some ridiculously good deals and packages running right now that you and your crew can take full advantage of. So read on and rejoice. Because Summer.
20 percent off Cataract Canyon Rafting – Sherri Griffith Expeditions
Imagine this: you’re spending anywhere from 2 to 12 days with your favorite peeps floating, rafting, hiking and beach camping your way through walls of red rock and secret canyons, into the serene solitude that is Canyonlands National Park. Imagine the Instagram post potential alone! Plus, it’s the National Park Service Centennial this year, so you’ll be right on trend with your celebratory trip to this gorgeous (and grossly underestimated) national park.
Reserve your trip for August or September through Sheri Griffith Expeditions. Their basecamp is in Moab and they’ve got several package options to choose from. Offers expire September 30, 2016. See the deal and others like it.
$25 Park City Tubing Rental – Destination Sports
It’s been hot. Really hot. And the heat won’t be letting up for some time, so why not plop your self down in an inner tube for a nice, cool and somewhat challenging float down the Weber River? Destination Sports rents tubes for only $25. It’s a super fun way to experience the river and get out of the relentless valley heat. Depending on water flow, these trips usually last from 2-3 hours and cover 6-7 miles. Pack a snack. Offer expires September 30, 2016. See the deal and others like it.
Save 20 percent on Mountain Activities Family Package - Deer Valley Resort Lodging and Reservations
This vacation package just oozes luxury and that’s exactly what you need after suffering through this insufferable heat. Just a short 40-minute trek from Salt Lake City will put you at the doorstep of Deer Valley and its glorious splendor. Stay two nights or more and get 20 percent off your entire stay plus a $100 Deer Valley Mountain Activities Card toward lift-served biking, hiking, scenic rides and just about anything else you can imagine at 8,000 feet. Offer expires September 5, 2016. See the deal and others like it.
Save 50 percent on OHV Rentals – Uinta Recreation
Here’s an idea. Find a buddy (or four), take ‘em up to Heber Valley and treat ‘em to a day of off-roading adventures in the Uinta Mountains. Ride easy or ride hard. Whatever level you’re looking for, there’s a trail for that. And the best part is, you don’t have to tow anything anywhere. Head to Uinta Recreation, rent an ATV at the regular rate and get the second rental half off. Then drive immediately into the nature-y-goodness and get some dirt on those tires. (Offer valid Monday-Friday only and not valid weekends or holidays, sorry). Expires May 20, 2017. See this deal and others like it.
