Swimming, Fishing, And More - Utah Adventurer
Take a dip in the Provo River Falls
Nothing beats the heat like getting your feet wet. Running parallel to the Mirror Lake Highway, the Provo River creates a natural water park at the Provo River Falls. Access the falls from the highway at about mile marker 24. There is a sign along the highway marking the spot just before …
Jul 29, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Take a dip in the Provo River Falls
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Costa Adventurers Hang Ten on the Flowrider
While there aren't any ocean waves in Utah, the Costa Adventurers headed to Ogden's Salomon Center for some Flowriding. What's that, you askfi The Flowrider is one of eight in the country, a constant wave you can body board or surf on. Nathan Gardner and I took to the wave in December, ou…
Dec 29, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Christmas on the river
Looking for a perfect way to spend the holidaysfi How 'bout taking your family on a relaxing cruise along the snow-banked Provo Riverfi I know, not exactly what comes to mind when you think of a cruise, but very enjoyable nonetheless. I took my four kids over the weekend and despite all o…
Dec 19, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
NOVEMBER CONTEST: Fly fishing a perfect way to soak in Mother Nature
The Costa Adventurer team set out on the second big adventure, this time for a bit of fly fishing on the blue ribbon waters of the Provo River. We added two more to our foursome of adventurers: Jeremy Jones and Mike Glenn, fishing guides with Rocky Mountain Outfitters in Heber City, along…
Nov 18, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Fish, hike, play at Tibble Fork Reservoir
There's a little bit of everything at Tibble Fork Reservoir. It's a haven for fishermen, mountain bikers, hikers, and ATV and equestrian trail riders. Utahdiving.com even lists Tibble Fork as a place to SCUBA dive. Up American Fork Canyon, just 30 minutes from I-15, Tibble Fork is perfect…
Sep 23, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Provo River provides thrills and relaxation for kayakers
For paddlers looking for a quick trip close to home, the Provo River provides beautiful scenery and a fun, easy ride. The river flows 17 miles through Provo Canyon from Deer Creek Reservoir to Utah Lake. The river is divided into three sections for runs ranging from four miles to nine mil…
Sep 14, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Walking Miles in Bear Lake
If you shut your eyes a just listen, you can almost mistake Bear Lake for the ocean on a calm day: the warm sand at your feet, the gentle lapping of the water, the sounds of seagulls squawking and of people playing. The air is crisp and clear and the sun is beating down on my shoulders. O…
Sep 03, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Fly fishing guide finds solace on the Provo River
Jeremy Jones, a native of Utah and a resident of Lehi, has spent the last eight years working as a professional fly-fishing guide. Jones now manages a dozen or more full-time guides for Rocky Mountain Outfitters, which provides guide services for a number of the local resorts and has an o…
Aug 18, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
The Hot Shot at Utah Lake
The best part for me about boating at Utah Lake with my kids is the big smile that bouncing up and down on the waves puts on their faces. I grew up waterskiing, and I'm proud to say that at the age of 11 I was up on my first waterskiing attempt. And, now, thanks to Grandpa and his boat, I…
Aug 18, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Saratoga Splash hosts annual water fight
There were more than 1,400 of us equipped with super soakers and small squirt guns awaiting the sound of the whistle. And when it blew, all eyes were closed as water blasted our faces and bodies. Saratoga Soaked was one of the wildest and wettest events in Utah this summer. The water figh…
Jul 31, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Places to go, things to do
Deer Creek Reservoir, lying in the southwest corner of Heber Valley, provides neat comfortable facilities, some of the best fishing in Utah, and continually attracts water sports enthusiasts for boating, Jet Skiing, wind surfing and sailing. Facilities are quite extensive and do not deter…
Jul 21, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Expert Utah wake boarders tell us why they love their sport
What would drive you to try a 360-degree back-flip behind a boat while going 25 miles an hour on a 4-foot boardfi
Jul 21, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Tips to avoid a personal watercraft disaster
As expressed, I am certainly no expert with operating personal watercrafts. I have compiled a set of 10 ground rules to avoid disaster while on the water - some from my own experience and some from the experts: 1. Safety First. This is so important and extensive I need bullet points to co…
Jul 21, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Personal Watercrafts are great fun at Deer Creek
As a child I always envied the girl across the street who owned the battery-powered Barbie Jeep. Wearing her plastic heart-shaped sunglasses, she'd putter up and down on the sidewalks, trying a little too hard to not notice me and the other jealous girls in neighborhood with furrowed brow…
Jul 21, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
SCUBA diving at the Homestead Crater
Forty feet underwater I closed my eyes, pulled off my mask, and continued to breathe long and deep through my regulator while the other SCUBA students watched. After 30 seconds I carefully placed the mask back on my face, blew out hard through my nose in an upward motion and cleared my ma…
Jul 16, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
River rafting: Just a couple miles on the Spanish Fork River
Thanks to the snowmelt, spring and very early summer are the best times to hop into a raft and float our local rivers. Our friend, Mark, spent his Saturday afternoon taking both my husband and me, in turns, on a 30-minute run of a 2-mile section of the Spanish Fork River. This was my firs…
Jul 09, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Water works: There are all sorts of ways to play in the water
I love the water, and a spring trip to Lake Mead was just what the doctor ordered. I went out on the water with Invert Sports and tried out some various water sports, some new to me and some I had done before. Invert Sports offers boat and equipment rentals, understanding that everyone do…
Jun 30, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Rest and relax pioneerhippie style at Monroe’s Mystic Hot Springs
When Mike Ginsburg, Monroe resident and owner of Mystic Hot Springs, learned that a local pioneer cabin dating back to 1865 was going to be torn apart and thrown away, he decided to save the cabin and refurbish it. The restoring of this one cabin soon turned into a personal passion for Gi…
Jun 24, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Five things you need to know before wakeboarding
I've had a tradition for the past few years to go wakeboarding every Memorial Day weekend. I've been wakeboarding for about eight years and there's nothing better than seeing new boats on the lake with beginners trying out the sport. I sat down with wakeboarding expert James Robison to gi…
Jun 17, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
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- Juliana Chapman
Juliana has a love for backpacking with her husband and four children.
- Jenn Fox
Jenn loves hiking and anything that even hints of outdoor adventure.
- Scott Anderson
Scott is a self-proclaimed "Wilderness Survival Specialist"
- Greg Witt
Greg, adventure guide and author, lives the adventures he writes about.
- Leslie Kawai
Leslia is one of our Family Activities Specialists.
- Cassidy Warren
Cassidy is a University of Utah student and passionate traveler.
- Katie Robison
Katie Robison is an outdoor junkie who loves water adventures.
- Michele Roberts
Michele is our Chief Utah Adventurer.
