Salt River Tubing hosts its national Take Pride in America event during Labor Day weekend, Friday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Salt River Tubing will be distributing free patriotic leis to the first 1,000 tubers during the holiday weekend.
Arizona’s recreational paradise in Tonto National Forest is the coolest venue for fun in the sun. So, pack up your picnic luncheon and head to the Salt River for a floating adventure during Labor Day weekend. Salt River Tubing will be distributing free litter bags and encouraging tubers to stash and bag their picnic trash during the Take Pride in America event. Be a Salt River Hero = Litter Zero public lands steward.
To date, an astounding 704 tons of trash has been stashed and bagged during the Take Pride in America holiday weekends.
“Labor Day weekend is an ideal time for floating beach blasts on the Salt River,” said Henri Breault, president and chief executive officer of Salt River Tubing. “Splash down your summer on the cool and refreshing rapids of the Salt River, and enjoy connecting with family and friends while floating in the mini-Grand Canyon of Tonto National Forest. Take Pride in Arizona’s water wonderland, and bag your picnic trash in our free Tommy Tuber litter bags,” Henri continued. “Pitch in and lend a hand, as it is your public lands, and help Salt River Tubing promote the conservation of our natural resource. Have an enjoyable and memorable adventure Labor Day weekend on the Salt River.”
Invited event exhibitors include Monster Energy Beverage and the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office—Community Affairs Team. The event is co-sponsored by radio stations KMLE 107.9, JAMZ 101.5, KISSFM 104.7 and Salt River Tubing.
Salt River Tubing was the corporate recipient of the Department of Interior’s National Take Pride in America award in 2003 for its litter-free initiative. Take Pride in America is a national partnership aiming to inspire a new generation of volunteers to put their love of country to work to improve our national parks, wildlife refuges, public lands, cultural and historic sites, playgrounds and other recreation areas.
Salt River Tubing has received four National Take Pride in America awards for the company’s conservation efforts on the Lower Salt River in Tonto National Forest (1991, 2003, 2006 and 2010).
Salt River Tubing operates in Tonto National Forest under permit of the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service.
September Operating Days and Times
In September, Salt River Tubing is open weekends only (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), with operating hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The latest tube rental is 1:30 p.m. daily. The last day for fun in the sun is Sept. 25.
Salt River Tubing is accepting credit cards this year. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards are accepted. Credit card transactions will require a minimum $20 tube rental transaction. A valid driver’s license also is required for credit card identification. For more details, please visit saltrivertubing.com.
The cost of tube rental is only $17 per person or tube, which includes tube rental, shuttle bus ride and free parking at the Salt River Tubing Terminal Building. As a security deposit, one valid driver’s license is required for every five tubes rented. Tubing passes are valid on a return visit.
Tubing Tips
- Children must be 8 years old or older and at least 4 feet tall for tube rental and shuttle bus service.
- Children, non-swimmers and inexperienced swimmers should wear life vests.
- Glass containers are prohibited by law in the Lower Salt River Recreational Area and will be confiscated. Ice chests and coolers will be inspected for glass containers before boarding shuttle buses. Please bring plastic or can beverage containers.
- Drink one to two bottles of water per hour while floating.
- Apply sun block, and wear protective footwear.
- Have a great time celebrating Labor Day weekend by appointing a designated driver before your tubing adventure.
- Play it safe—drugs, alcohol and the Salt River do not mix. Just don’t do it.
Salt River Tubing is located in beautiful Tonto National Forest, just seven minutes from Highway 202 East and Power Road Exit 23A. Catch the coolest ride in the Valley of the Sun. For more information about Salt River Tubing, please visit www.saltrivertubing.com, or call (480) 984-3305. Like Us, Follow Us, Float With Us at www.saltrivertubing.com.