# Father and Son Mancation Travel Ideas in Heber Valley *By James Hills — Updated September 2024* Utah is a great state for adventures and that includes family friendly travel - especially activities to help fathers and sons bond together. Heber Valley, located just 15 minutes from Park City and less than an hour from Salt Lake City offers tons of exciting opportunities including: Hiking, biking, golfing, fishing, opportunities to explore history and of course all sorts of winter recreation too. However, there are a few highlights that we think would be the perfect accompaniment to those activities in Heber Valley ... ## Fishing! The Provo River is chock full of fish and is estimated to have 45,000 fish per river mile. It's easy to access for all ages and a fun way to spend an afternoon with your feet in the cool mountain waters. ### Planning An Alaskan Cruise Mancation? 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From scuba diving to just relaxing for a soak in these geothermal springs, the Homestead Crater is a great place to include while planning a trip to Heber Valley.   ## Midway Ice Castle Starting from Brent Christensen's front yard and built for his daughter, Ice Castle has now expanded to three other locations as well, but Midway is the home of this amazing winter wonder. ## Soldier Hollow Tubing Anyone can go tubing in the snow, but Soldier Hollow in Wasatch Mountain Park features a 1,200-foot sliding lane that also includes lift service so you don't have to stress out about the hike up the hill, just sit back and relax. ## Hiking Through Wasatch Mountain State Park This is an all-seasons park that features great opportunities for strenuous hikes as well as gentle hikes so you can impress your son with nature knowledge. ## Fly Down the Mountain with Zipline Utah The nearly 3,000 foot course features Flight of the Condor with 4 ziplines and a 150ft aerial bridge that is sure to thrill and excite. ## Sink Some Balls at a Golf Course In 2016, Heber Valley is hosting the International Network of Golf spring conference and while the course and conference are private this says great things about golf here. 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