Start Planning for Labor Day Weekend

Many of us mark the end of summer with Labor Day weekend and guess what it is almost here! This is a good excuse to plan a fun activity or two. I love to take advantage of a 3-day weekend! This year, we will be staying in town and I plan on enjoying every minute of the long weekend with my family.

Ways to Enjoy Labor Day Weekend

Happy as can be on the Colorado River!

• Float the Colorado River - This has to be my favorite activities to do over Labor Day weekend. There is nothing like a relaxing day on the river. It’s fun and the water is refreshing!

  • You can book a trip through Yuma River Tubing, which costs $25 (+tax) per person for the 5 mile float.

  • When we don’t use yuma River Tubing, we venture out on our own, leaving one vehicle at the end and another at the starting point. It is always a bonus if you have someone that can drop off and pick you up. I recomend starting at Shit’s Creek and floating to West Wetlands Park. This float takes about 3 - 3 1/2 hours. You can stop anywhere along the way and extend your time on the river.

  • Don’t forget to bring along these essentials-

    • Make sure everyone in your party has something to float on, is it an inner tube or paddle board? Here are a few of my favorites items to take with you during the float.

    • Pack a cooler with your favorite snacks and drinks. Ice down your drinks well before the float so they are nice and cold during your river trip.

    • Bring rope so you can tie inner tubes together.

    • Have a separate inner tube for your ice chest.

    • It’s helpful to bring a paddle so you can steer your way when needed. This is especially helpful when you start at Shit’s Creek and again when getting to the exit point at West Wetlands.

• Host a BBQ - Invite a few friends over and enjoy entertaining the group! Put out a few yard games, plan a simple and delicious menu and you’re ready to go!

  • Menu Ideas

    • Main - Hamburgers Sides - green salad & sliced fruit Dessert - Ice cream sandwiches

    • Main - BBQ chicken sandwiches Sides - corn on the cob, beans Dessert - S’mores

    • Main - Taco Bar that allows guests to make their own tacos. Select a protein or two and toppings Sides - Elote, beans, rice Dessert - Churros

• Visit Lake Pleasant - Drive to Peoria, Arizona to spend a day at Lake Pleasant. You can plan on a full day of enjoying the water activities. Make the most of the day by renting a boat, jet skis and even going down giant waterslides! The age requirement to go on the waterslides is 7 years old. Tickets are $40/ person per hour on the weekends. You can save $5 per person when you go during the week. 1/2 day and full day ticket options are also available and are the best deal if you plan to go down the water slides several times.

Plan a simple activity and you’ll be so happy you did. Enjoy the extended weekend!