It’s time to dust off your cowboy hat, lasso a tube, hold on tight and ride the rocking Salt River rapids.
Join Tonto National Forest at Salt River Tubing’s Rockin’ Rodeo on Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for fun in the sun and the great outdoors. Kick off the tubing season cowboy style, at the annual More Kids in the Woods event, which attracts thousands of tubers each year.
The first 500 cowpokes will receive a free cowboy boot koozie. The event offers live entertainment by KMLE Country 108 radio station, line dancing and free giveaways.
The cost of $15 per person/tube includes tube rental and shuttle bus service for the day.
“If you are looking for a unique adventure in the great outdoors, our Rockin’ Rodeo event embodies the Old West as our zany western crew kick up their heels and shuttle tubers to and from the river in their stage coaches,” said President and CEO of Salt River Tubing Henri Breault.
“The Rockin’ Rodeo event is an ideal jumpstart for summertime fun on the Lower Salt River,” Henri continued. “The western-themed event aims to capture the attention of teenage youth and encourage them to enjoy the great outdoors on the Lower Salt River in Tonto National Forest,” he further stated. “The More Kids in the Woods event is aligned with the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service’s commitment in meeting the challenge of reduced youth involvement in outdoor activities.”
While western attire is optional for tubers, Salt River Tubing will award $15 tube rental passes, which are valid upon return visit, for the best cowboy and cowgirl tuber costumes.
For more information about Salt River Tubing and the Rockin’ Rodeo on Salt River event, or to catch a glimpse of previous Rockin’ Good Times on the Salt River, please visit the Web site at www.saltrivertubing.com. You also can call (480) 984-3305.
Daily operating hours are 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., weather and water flow permitting. Salt River Tubing opens seven days a week beginning on May 5. The cost of tube rental is $15 per person/tube, which includes inner tube rental and shuttle bus service. Children must be 8 years or older, and at least 4 feet tall for tube rental and shuttle bus service.
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 party responsibly, and appoint a designated driver before you begin your tubing adventure.
Salt River Tubing is located in the beautiful Tonto National Forest, just seven minutes from the 202 East, on Power Road.