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Lee Canyon Summer Activities Now Open 7 Days A Week

Author Shawn Tempesta
From mountain biking to axe throwing to just relaxing, a Lee Canyon summer day offers it all.

My, how things change quickly on Mount Charleston. At the beginning of the month, Lee Canyon was still clinging onto slopes, skiing and snowboarding. Now, Lee Canyon summer activities are officially underway effective Friday, May 24th, and they are open 7 days a week!

A Lee Canyon Summer Visit Offers So Much

When the sun starts beating and the arid desert air has got you down, Lee Canyon offers the perfect respite from the sizzle. Leave the scorching hot pavement behind you and enjoy temperatures that are several degrees cooler, with activities and views to die for.

Here is a taste of what some of the Lee Canyon summer activities have to offer:

Axe Throwing

Take out a little stress and take a stab at slinging an axe towards the target. Take off a little steam, get some practice in, or picture your ex. We won’t tell.

Mountainside Yoga

Get your “om” on with mountainside yoga as part of Lee Canyon summer activities. Bring your own mat and head to the Bristlecone Bar sky deck. Check their website for availability and times.

Disc Golf

What might be the most treacherous disc golf course on the planet, a Lee Canyon summer flings disc golf at ya. Just be careful not to yeet the disc far off target, otherwise you can kiss that disc goodbye.

Scenic Lift Ride

Perhaps the best thing about the Lee Canyon summer activities is the ride on the chair lift. Being so high above the valley, the air is crisp, cool and soothing. The views are second to none. You are one with nature. It is sure to make the most stressful day melt away.

Opening Soon: Downhill Mountain Biking Course

Beginning June 14th, you’ll be able to traverse down Lee Canyon’s mountain bike park. There are also classes that will get you ready to bike like a pro.

Tropical Storm Hilary Was A Jerk

Safe to say we still have a bone to pick with Hilary. The storm swept into Mount Charleston and cut last year’s Lee Canyon summer activities short. Heck, it still has the Upper Bristlecone trail closed to this day, one of the big things to do at Lee Canyon.

But, we are glad the summer time is back. If you haven’t made it up when the temps hit triple digits, trust us – you will love it.

Shawn Tempesta is the co-host of Aimee+Shawn on 102.7 VGS in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also an Emmy award nominated television host. As a content creator for 102.7 VGS, Shawn writes about current events, education, funny and trending stories.

Kanarra Falls: A Hike Worth The Trip (PHOTOS)

You occasionally hear the saying “the pictures don’t do it justice” in regards to something or somewhere beautiful. Kanarra Falls, just north of St. George, Utah, is one of those places.

It was actually the pictures that drew me to the spot many years ago. This low-to-moderately challenging hike that had stunning views, gorgeous waterfalls and promises to make your boots slightly muddy.

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Lets start with booking, because you’ll need to pay $12 to be one of 150 permitted guests to the hike per day. The falls were becoming so well-traveled that the community decided to institute a permitting system. When you take the trip, you’ll greatly appreciate the beauty of the trail being unmarred by countless spectators. It’s quiet, calm and peaceful.

Beginning the hike

I began my journey around 11am. The four-mile round trip hike starts with a “dry mile” or so. Up an incline, down and around until you eventually come across the water you’ve been hearing. While you aren’t in the water for much of this, I considered it the more difficult of the two miles due to the elevation changes. Doable by nearly all, though.

The second mile is the “damp” mile. You’ll be dipping in and out of sometimes ankle-deep water. Eventually you’ll turn a corner and stare down a slot canyon. This is where the fun begins and the jaws drop. You’ll see pictures below, but know that as beautiful as they and the video above are, they do not hold a candle to being there.

Despite it being high-noon, the shadows were plenty in between these towering rocks, water under my feet. As I continued into the mountain, I could hear the distant rumbling of a waterfall. This is the picture I have seen and wanted to experience in person. Around the corner I went and… there it was. Water is incredibly powerful and majestic and seeing it rush past me was awe-inspiring.

The way past the waterfall has gotten an upgrade recently. Formerly a piece of lumber and some metal “steps” with a support rope, the climb is as simple as a step up a metal staircase. If that seems a little too boring, don’t worry. A little further down you’ll pass “the boulder”, which is a quasi-second waterfall. That climb requires stepping on knotty tree trunks to maneuver your way upwards.

Walk a little further and you’ll get to an absolutely stunning amphitheater-like finish point for most. Trees, places to sit down and have yourself a picnic, and all the serenity you could ask for. I planted myself down here for 30 minutes, took pictures (for you to see) and munched on a granola bar, all while taking in the view I had just earned.

There is a second “falls” behind a slot canyon with deeper waters just beyond this point that I didn’t catch but… there’s always next time.

It’s for (mostly) everyone

While I wouldn’t suggest this for younger kids (1st grade or below), it is not a treacherous rapid. It’s the loose or slick rock you may step on that will get you. I had a couple near misses, but mainly due to not paying attention. Otherwise, wow. You’ve got to find a way to see this.

I would gladly take the trip up again this weekend to do it again. If you find yourself with a free day and a sense of adventure, book your required permit and get ready to head west on Interstate 15. It will be one of those experiences you think of fondly for years to come.

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