media release - Salt River Tubing

Arizona’s
Salt River Tubing
& Recreation
P.O. Box 6568
Mesa, Arizona 85216
River: (480) 984-3305
Fax: (480) 984-0875
[email protected]
MEDIA RELEASE
Contact: Lynda Breault
(480) 984-3305 River
[email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
20th Annual
“SALT RIVER HEROES = LITTER ZERO”
MESA, ARIZ (August 9, 2015)---Arizona's Floating Picnic on the Lower Salt River is a family
tradition for having a great time during Labor Day weekend! Salt River Tubing is celebrating
twenty years of hosting its "Salt River Heroes = Litter Zero" event which was the corporate
recipient of the Department of Interior's National Take Pride in America award in 2003. The
award-winning event is scheduled September 5th - September 7th, Saturday through Monday,
8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Salt River Tubing will be distributing FREE patriotic leis to the first
1,000 tubers during the holiday weekend. Salt River Tubing is located in northeast Mesa on
Power Road, just seven minutes from 202 East loop, Exit 23A, on north Power road/Bush
Highway in Tonto National Forest.
Join the wave of floaters as they exhibit their pride in Arizona’s recreational paradise by
“stashing and bagging” their picnic trash in litter bags distributed by Salt River Tubing
employees as they begin their tubing adventure on the Salt River. Shooting the rapids on an
inner tube while serving as public lands stewards helps create memorable and enjoyable
experiences for everyone. Invited event exhibitors include the Maricopa County Attorney’s
Office - Community Affairs Team, Kind Snacks and Monster Beverages. The event is cosponsored by radio stations KMLE 107.9, JAMZ 101.5, KKFR 98.3 and Salt River Tubing. To
date, an astounding 681 tons of trash has been stashed & bagged during the Take Pride in
America holiday weekends!
Henri Breault, President/C.E.O. of Salt River Tubing, says "beating the heat while 'chilling and
thrilling' on the Salt River's mountain-stream waters is a fun-filled day in the great outdoors.
Enjoy the majestic mountains in the 'mini Grand Canyon' of Tonto National Forest as you float
by. Grab a free Tommy Tuber litter bag to store your picnic trash and help keep Salt River clean
and beautiful for everyone to enjoy.
SRTR Operates under Permit of the U.S.D.A. Forest Service in Tonto National Forest
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Salt River Tubing recommends that tubers should plan their floating picnic adventures to include
plenty of water, sun block, protective footwear, and to bring beverages in cans or plastic
containers. Children, inexperienced swimmers and non-swimmers should wear a life vest while
floating. Ice chests/coolers will be inspected for glass containers before boarding shuttle buses
and glass containers will be confiscated. The company also cautions floaters to be aware that
‘drugs, alcohol and the Salt River do not mix’ and to have a great time by responsibly appointing
a designated driver before their tubing adventure.
Take Pride in America is a national partnership that aims 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 4 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).
Catch the coolest ride in the Valley of the Sun and visit our website at www.saltrivertubing.com
or call (480) 984-3305. Operating hours are 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. daily and the cost of tube
rental is $17.00 per person/tube which includes inner tube rental and shuttle bus service. The
latest tube rental is 2:00 p.m. daily and one valid Driver’s License is required for every 5 tubes
rented as a security deposit. Children must be at least eight years or older and four feet tall
for tube rental and shuttle bus service. Salt River Tubing operates under permit of the USDA
Forest Service and is located in Tonto National Forest, Mesa, Arizona.
Salt River Tubing is OPEN in September!
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAYS
LAST DAY FOR FUN IN THE SUN
September 27th!
SPECIAL EVENT DETAILS
DATE:
SEPTEMBER 5 - SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
SAT - SUN - MON
TIME:
LOCATION:
8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
LATEST TUBE RENTAL 2:00 PM
Salt River Tubing headquarters
Northeast Mesa on N Power Road
7 Minutes from the 202 E on N. Power Rd
Tonto National Forest
Visit www.saltrivertubing.com for more Information
and Special Event details.
(480) 984-3305
Like Us, Follow Us, Float With Us!
www.saltrivertubing.com
SRTR Operates under Permit of the U.S.D.A. Forest Service in Tonto National Forest
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2015-Permission to reprint, publish or televise photographs granted by Salt River Tubing &
Recreation, Inc. Photo release forms are signed and on file at SRTR. Authorized by Lynda
Breault, Vice President, Salt River Tubing.
JUST GRAB A LITTER BAG AND "STASH & BAG" YOUR PICNIC TRASH WHLE FLOATING
FAMILIES AND FRIENDS SHARE THE EXCITEMENT OF PUBLIC LANDS STEWARDSHIP
IT'S SO EASY TO BE A "SALT RIVER HERO"! HELP KEEP SALT RIVER CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL!
SRTR Operates under Permit of the U.S.D.A. Forest Service in Tonto National Forest
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