Tubing in Phoenix-Scottsdale

Tubing

The Valley may not be known for its wealth of water, but locals manage to make the most of what there is. A popular summer stop is the northeast side of the Salt River, where sun worshippers can rent an inner tube and float down the river for an afternoon. Tubing season runs from May to September. Several Valley outfitters rent tubes. Make sure you bring lots of sunscreen, a hat, water -- and a rope to attach your cooler to a tube.

Salt River Recreation (Usery Pass and Power Rds., Mesa. 480/984-3305. www.saltrivertubing.com), offers shuttle-bus service to and from your starting point and rents tubes for $14 (cash only) for the day.