AAC and AOS - 🇺🇸 Public Independence Day Kickoff Paddle | Fri 7/3 | Phon D 6:30 AM

🇺🇸 Independence Day Kickoff Paddle
Hosted by
Arizona Adventure Collective & Arizona Outdoor Society
Kick off your Fourth of July weekend with an unforgettable morning on the Salt River! Grab your paddleboard, throw on your favorite red, white & blue gear, decorate your board, and join us for a patriotic float packed with great people, new friends, and incredible scenery.
Whether you’re a longtime member of AAC or AOS—or you’re joining us for the first time—we’d love to have you!
📅 Friday, July 3
📍 Meet at Phon D
⏰ 6:30 AM
We’ll coordinate shuttle buddies, head up to Water Users, then launch together for a relaxing float back to Phon D before the heat and afternoon crowds roll in.
🇺🇸 What to Expect
🏄 Paddleboarding with two amazing outdoor communities
🇺🇸 Red, white & blue attire and decorated boards encouraged!
😄 Meet new friends and reconnect with familiar faces
📸 Group photos along the river
🐴 Wild horses (if we’re lucky!)
🌵 Beautiful Salt River scenery
☀️ Cooler morning temperatures
🎶 Good vibes from launch to takeout
🎒 Bring
✅ Paddleboard
✅ Paddle
✅ Life Jacket / PFD
✅ Water & Snacks
✅ Sunscreen
✅ Dry Bag
✅ Tonto Pass (or America the Beautiful Pass)
✅ Trash Bag (if you happen to find litter along the river)
✅ Your best red, white & blue spirit! 🇺🇸
🚙 Shuttle Information
We’ll meet at Phon D at 6:30 AM, where organizers from Arizona Adventure Collective and Arizona Outdoor Society will assist in coordinating shuttle buddies between participants traveling to Water Users and back after the paddle.
We do not provide shuttle transportation, but we’ll help connect paddlers who need rides with others heading the same direction. As always, please be courteous, work together, and help one another so everyone gets back to their vehicle.
Please arrive on time so we can get everyone organized and maximize our time on the river.
This is intended to be a low-key, social paddle designed to bring two great outdoor communities together while enjoying one of Arizona’s favorite summer traditions.
Let’s make this one of the biggest and most memorable paddles of the summer!
❤️ Good People
🤍 Great Community
💙 Epic Day on the Water
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⚠️ Event Disclaimer
Please paddle responsibly and treat the river, wildlife, surrounding areas, and fellow paddlers with respect.
You are responsible for yourself, your guests, your equipment, and your belongings. This is an informal community meetup hosted jointly by Arizona Adventure Collective and Arizona Outdoor Society for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the river together. We help facilitate community meetups and assist participants in coordinating shuttle buddies, but we do not provide transportation, guided tours, instruction, or professional supervision.
By attending, you acknowledge that outdoor recreation involves inherent risks and that you participate voluntarily and at your own responsibility.
Let’s kick off Independence Day weekend the Arizona way—on the water, surrounded by great people, and making memories together! 🇺🇸🏄☀️