School is just around the corner! Make what's left of summer count with these Utah Valley activities.

1. Visit a waterpark (or Seven Peaks)

Kids at a waterpark 

The amount of care-free, sunshine days are coming to an end so now's the time to fill up on pool time. Check out our blog post on family-friendly waterparks in Utah Valley.

2. Tube or Raft the Provo River

Rafting the Provo River 

The weather is hot so cool off with a ride down the Provo River. Bring your own tubes and lifejackets or go through a company like High Country Adventure.

3. Go on a hike

Hiking in American Fork Canyon 

Enjoy nature with a hike-hard or easy. For a challenge, check out the Great Outdoor Series. Bringing the family? Try these fun hikes.

4. Take a tour of a college campus

BYU 

Head up to either UVU or BYU and tour around before all the students return for fall.

5. Go Geocaching

Geocaching

Participate in the Visit Utah GeoTour. Utah County has 5 geocaches hidden around. Earn your Geocaching patches at the Utah Valley Convention and Visitor's Bureau in Provo. For more information, click here.

6. Go camping

Camping 

Nothing's better than a tent, a bonfire, and a sky full of stars. Grab the family or some friends and enjoy the great outdoors.