River Shoes vs. Flip-Flops: What to Wear Tubing in Utah

River Shoes vs. Flip-Flops: What to Wear Tubing in Utah

The wrong shoes usually announce themselves at the worst moment: one flip-flop sails away, a bare foot lands on a sharp rock, or somebody spends the walk back curling their toes just to keep a loose sandal attached. For a Utah river float, footwear has a simple job....
Best Water Activities Near American Fork and Utah County

Best Water Activities Near American Fork and Utah County

American Fork sits in a handy spot for summer water days, but the choices are not interchangeable. A Provo River float means cold, moving water and a transportation plan. Deer Creek is better for paddling or a mixed beach-and-boat day. Utah Lake gives you closer...
How Deer Creek Reservoir Releases Affect Provo River Tubing

How Deer Creek Reservoir Releases Affect Provo River Tubing

The lower Provo River can feel different from one week to the next even when the weather looks nearly identical. One reason sits upstream: water released from Deer Creek Reservoir becomes the river below the dam. That makes the release number worth checking. It does...