MESA, Ariz. — After 43 years, Salt River Tubing has a new owner.
Owners Henri and Lynda Breault announced Thursday that William Jinks took ownership of the company on March 30. In addition to the tubing company, Jinks owns JET Limousines, a transportation company near Sky Harbor.
"We have been Blessed 43 Years as 'Partners in Recreation' with the USDA Forest Service on the Lower Salt River in Tonto National Forest, Mesa Ranger District, Arizona!" the couple said.
Our Mission Statement, 'To promote the Protection and Conservation of Natural Resources while Providing Reasonably Safe, Quality Recreational Opportunities and Public Bus Transportation,' is our Legacy in the Salt River’s Recreational Paradise as we say GOODBYE!"
Tubing on the Salt River is an Arizona tradition millions of tubers have enjoyed for decades. The river is about 40 minutes from downtown Phoenix in Mesa, where visitors go mainly for tubing, beautiful scenery and views of wild horses.
Salt River Tubing has received four National Take Pride in America awards for the company’s conservation efforts in the Tonto National Forest.
Salt River Tubing's opening day is set for April 29, 2023.
They are located at 9200 North Bush Highway in Mesa and are open Saturday - Sunday: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (7 days until September).
For more information, you can visit their website.
VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: Salt River Tubing tiene un nuevo propietario y esto es lo que sabemos
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