Destinations

Utah Diving

Bonneville Seabase Seabase is designed for safe, convenient, realistic open water conditions. Seabase is a geothermally heated high altitude mini "ocean" training site, complete with marine life; trigger fish, damsels, angels and clownfish, as well as lobsters. Rock and gravel line the bottom of some of the diving bays, shallow enough for a safe and easy instructional area. An air-filled habitat provides an underwater conversation and observation area. A shipwreck provides an unusual attraction for divers and additional housing for the many diverse species of fish, which are now native to Seabase. A long channel for compass courses, clay bottom areas for limited visibility and warm bubbling springs allow a variety of experiences for students of all abilities. The water temperature stays warm on the bottom, but surface chilling makes wet-suits necessary in the colder months. An area sufficient for deep diving certifications will be available. Instructor services for SSI - SCUBA Schools International USA, PADI or NAUI certifications are available for your convenience if student open water referrals are needed. HSA (handicapped Scuba Association) instruction is available. For the comfort of all divers there are shore-side, hot-freshwater showers with gear-rinse, and heated changing rooms located only 12 feet away from diving areas and a full service snackbar. A compressor, air storage and state-of-the-art equipment rentals including NITROX are onsite. There are shore and dock-type entry/exit areas, and a dive boat type ladder. Before or after diving relax in our soothing seawater, hot tub. Usage Fees & Equipment Rentals We provide rental snorkeling and scuba diving equipment for our guests. We recommend advanced reservations for equipment rentals. Daily Area Usage Fee $14 Scuba Package (Reg, BC, Tank, Weights) $20 Snorkel Package (Mask, Snorkel, Fins) $10 Kiddie Snorkel Sets (Mask, Snorkel, Fins) $9 Tank $4 Mask $5 Snorkel $3 Fins $6 Weights $4 Snorkel $3 Regulator Set $10 BC (XS-XXL) $10 Wetsuits (XS-XXXL) $9 Kids Wetsuits $8 Snorkel $3 Air fills are $1 per 1000 psi Rebreathers and Nitrox are available For information and reservations contact: Bonneville Seabase 9390 West Hwy. 138 P.O. Box 1179 Grantsville, Utah 84029-1179 801-884-3874 / 800-840-3874 Fax: 801-884-0132

Homestead "Hot Pot" The Homestead "Hot Pot" is an underground natural hot spring located in Midway, Utah approximately 30 miles south of Park City Ski Area. The Crater's Story For more than a century, the 55-foot high rock dome has been a distinctive landmark. An integral part of The Homestead's history, the warm water flowing from the mineral-rich "hot spring" was instrumental in the resort's beginnings as a place where weary miners could bathe and soak away their aches and pains. Water from the Wasatch Mountains snow-melt seeps one to two miles beneath the valley floor where it is heated by the earth's interior, and percolates back up through cracks in the surface, carrying minerals with it. Through the centuries, the overflow of mineralrich water from the hot spring has created the sloping mound of the crater dome. The newlyconstructed 110-foot tunnel has been hollowed out on the crater's north side, providing access to the hot pot's inner depths. The calm, azure water maintains a year-round temperature of around 96ûF, beckoning to scuba divers, snorkelers, swimmers and mineral bathers, as well as those who are interested in seeing the inside of a geothermal hot spring. Visitors can experience the cathedrallike opening some 45 feet above the water and look down through the clear pool's hour-glass shaped depths of 65 feet. An 8 to 16 foot layer of fine silt covers 8,000 to 10,000 years of history on the bottom, where an on-going archeological/ geological research project has discovered old bottles, cans, marbles and several thousand coins. Once an irritation to the early farmers who originally settled in this area, The Homestead Crater now offers the only warm-water scuba site in the continental United States, along with the unique amenities of a resort. Resort Amenities Licensed Restaurants: Simon's, Simon's Pub, Fanny's Grill and The Snack Shack Retail Shops: Whimsey's Gift Shop, Golf Shop and Snowmobile Shop Lighted Tennis Courts Mineral Bath, Indoor/Outdoor Swimming Pools, Dry Sauna, Indoor/Outdoor Jetted Spas and Fitness Room Game Room Volleyball, Shuffleboard, Tetherball, Horseshoes, Croquet, Basketball and Children's Play Area Cross-Country Skiing Group Amenities State-of-the-Art Conference Facilities for Multiple Groups of Up to 300 Flexible Meeting Space Full Banquet and Catering Services Incredible Array of Group Activities on Premises Professional Management Staff on Duty Rental Equipment Snorkeling Vest $2.50 Mask, Snorkel & Fins $5.00 Tank Fill (for Divers with their own Tank) $5.00 Weight Belt and/or Tank* $5.00 Buoyancy Compensator with Auto-Inflator* and/or Regulator, AAS & SPG* $15.00 *Scuba Package (Off-Property Rental Only) $40.00 Nearby Recreation Wasatch Mountain State Park: Golf, Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking and Camping Heber Valley Historic Railroad Eight Downhill Ski Resorts Four Area Golf Courses Deer Creek and Jordanelle Reservoirs: Boating, Waterskiing, Windsurfing and Fishing Wilderness Hiking, Biking and Fishing Historic Park City: Shops, Galleries, Restaurants, and Park City Silver Mine Adventure Bridal Veil Falls Timpanogos Caves National Monument Sundance Winter and Summer Theater Cascade Springs Activities Crater Tour: A tour of the inside of the crater that discusses history, archeology and geology of The Homestead Crater. Tours run on the halfhour between 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. $2 per adult, $1 per child (under 12) Therapeutic Mineral Bath, Swimming and/or Snorkeling: A 40-minute bath or swim in relaxing, natural mineral water. Available beginning at 10:00 a.m., continuing every hour until 5:00 p.m. $10 per person ($5 additional fee for snorkeling equipment) Snorkeling Lessons: A one-hour lesson, including instruction on snorkeling techniques inside the crater. $25 per person Scuba Experience: An introduction to scuba diving, this is a one-hour class. $50 per person Scuba Diving in the Crater: Certified divers can explore the crater for a maximum of 35 minutes and no deeper than 35 feet. The water temperature is around 960. Available every hour on the hour from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. $20 per person (All Rental Equipment $15. 00, Tank Only $5.00) Scuba Update/Tune-Up: This is a two-hour class, entailing one hour of instruction and one hour diving instruction. Class includes a workbook and manual. Classes are available from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. $50 per person Scuba Certification Public Certification Classes: Taught in five sessions, classes include classroom study, homework and in-water pool instruction. Students will receive two crater dives over a two-day period after passing the certification test. Classes are offered either twice a week (Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday), or once a week (Saturday). $250. 00 per person 3 Night Lodging Packages: Three Nights Lodging Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily Scuba Activities: Classroom Study, Homework, In-Water Lessons, Certification Test, Three Pool Dives and Two Crater Dives Rental Car for Three Days Homestead Welcome Gift $569 per adult, excluding tax and service charge Price is based on double occupancy 5 Night Lodging Packages: Five Nights Lodging Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily Scuba Activities: Classroom Study, Homework, In-Water Lessons, Certification Test, Three Pool Dives and Two Crater Dives Five Half-Day Activities: Therapeutic Massage, Heber Valley RR Ticket or Horseback Ride, Snowmobiling Tour or 18 Holes of Golf*, Cross-Country Skiing or Bicycle Rental*, Group Sleigh Ride or Group Wagon Ride* Rental Car for Five Days Homestead Welcome Gift * Seasonal Activities $919 per adult, excluding tax and service charge Price is based on double occupancy One-Tank Crater Dive Package: One Nights Lodging Daily Breakfast and Dinner Crater Dive (Maximum of 35 minutes) Certified Divers Only $104 per adult, excluding tax and service charge Price is based on double occupancy Scuba Update/Tuneup Package: One Nights Lodging Daily Breakfast and Dinner Scuba Update Class - One Hour In-Class Instruction, One Hour Diving Instruction Certified Divers Only $169 per adult, excluding tax and service charge Price is based on double occupancy General Information: Hours of Operation: Winter: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily Summer: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily All activities require reservations. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to scheduled time for all in-water activities, in order to change clothing and be fitted with rental equipment. Due to the pristine nature of our water, please shower and remove all body oils prior to any in-water activity. Participants in swimming, snorkeling and mineral bath activities must be 8 years or older and children ages 8 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants in scuba activities must be 12 years or older and children ages 12 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult. All prices exclude tax. Rates are subject to change. Call our toll-free number to make reservations or receive additional information. 800-327-7220 ¥ (801) 654-1102 The Homestead Resort * P.O. Box 99 700 North Homestead Drive Midway, Utah 84049 Rates effective August 1996 Rates may be subject to change.

Lakes and Reservoirs

Great Basin:

From April - Oct. many utahns go to Willard Bay, a freshwater impoundment adjacent to the Great Salt Lake. The North Marina (Exit #360 on I - 15) and the South Marina (Exit #354) have boat launching, rentals and camping (734 - 9494)

A mountain favorite in the southern end of the basin is Panguitch Lake 17 miles southwest of Panguitch has a lodge, cabins and boat rentals.

Utah Lake The largest fresh-water lake in Utah offers fantastic fishing, boating, anoeing, kayaking, and even ice skating on the west of Provo.

Other Great Basin Lakes include: Piute Reservoir southe of Marysvale, Otter Creek, Yuba Reservir, Palisade Lake, Gunnison Reservoir, west of sterling, Mona Reservoir, and Gunnison Bend Reservoir.

Rocky Mountain Province:

Sailing, water skiing, jet skiing and speedboating are offered at Bear Lake, Utah's second largest fresh water lake. Shared equally by Utah and Idaho, Bear Lake is 20 miles long and 8 miles wide. Sailboat regattas and jet ski races are held regularly in the summer.

Cutler Reservoir in central Cache County has some o the Intermountain West's best still-water canoeing and kayaking.

Hyrum State Park offers boating, fishing, camping, and swiming on a 450 - acre lake.

Pineview Reservoir in Ogden Valley, east of Ogden via Hwy 39.

Mantua Reservoir on US 89 are favorites for water skiing.

Causey,east of Ogden, is an exellent canoeing reservoir.

East Canyon Reservoir is southeast of Morgan with boat rentals and camping at East Canon State Park.

Boating and sailing are popular on Deer Creek Reservoir at the top of Provo Canyon in Herber Valley.

On the east shore of Echo Reservoir near echo, built in the 1930's to store irrigation water, Echo is a favorite fishing, sailing, and water sport area. The reservoir has a surface area of 1500 acres and offers excellent trout fishing an dcamping.

Rockprot Reservoir south of Wanship off I - 80. Rockport reservoir features firstrate fishing, waterskiing, swimming and sailboating in the summer; cross-country skiing and ice fishing in the winter.

Strawberry Reservoir 30 miles east of Heber via Hwy 40 also attract many boaters.

Jordanelle Reservoir, between Park City and Heber is Utah's newest boating location. The two park areas of Rock Cliff and Hail Stone include a nature center, theater, group-use pavillions, elevated boardwalks and trails.

Near Duchesne are Starvation Reservoir and Moon Lake.

From Roosevelt, Big Sand Wash Reservoir is accessible.

North of Vernal areSteinaker and Red Fleet Reservoirs.

Manila and Dutch John are the origins for trips to Brownie Lake, Sheep Creek Lake, and Spirit Lake.

Flaming Gorge Lake Within the Ashley National Forest, Flaming Gorge stretches for 90 Miles from northeastern Utah into southern Wyoming. The lake is famous for its trophy trout fishing and for the beautiful red rock mountains rising around it.

Millsite Reservoir west of Ferron is popular for water skiing and boating.

Colorado Plateau:

Lake Powell stretching186 miles with 1800 mile sof shore line, There to be discovered are ancient Indian ruins and rock art, natural arches, and hidden alcoves. Lake Powell is the heart of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

Recapture Reservoir, 4 miles north of blanding, boating and fishing are popular.

Navajo Lake on Hwy 14 between Cedar City and Hwy 89.

Other water destinations in the Colorado Plateau are: Huntington Lake, Minersville Reservoir, Gunlock Reservoir, and Quail Creek Reservoir.

Fish Lake Situated in Southcentral Utah is 3,000 acres of lakes and reservoirs.