{"id":13381,"date":"2019-03-28T10:00:52","date_gmt":"2019-03-28T17:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/?p=13381"},"modified":"2019-08-14T00:39:33","modified_gmt":"2019-08-14T07:39:33","slug":"paddleboarding-in-st-george-with-backcountry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/paddleboarding-in-st-george-with-backcountry\/","title":{"rendered":"Paddleboarding in St George with Backcountry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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sponsored by backcountry <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Jon + I had gotten home from a week of working at Magnolia Market + a 22 hour car ride (each way), when the boys pitched us on heading to Southern Utah to ride dirt bikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“YOU LOVE THE SUN!” – said my son<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SWIMSUIT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday night we quickly packed our swimsuits<\/a>, <\/strong>paddleboards<\/a> + <\/strong>hammocks<\/a>, <\/strong>loaded up the dirt bikes + hit the road. Annnnd, by quick I mean 6 hours after we had hoped to leave. Jon wins MVP for driving us 4 deadbeats until 3:30 AM without complaint. You can snag any of our gear with code GINGER for 15% off your first purchase<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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COOLER<\/a> | TOWEL<\/a> | JONAH’S SWIM<\/a> | RIGG’S SWIM<\/a>| KIDS RASH GUARDS<\/a> | KIDS BIRKENSTOCKS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PADDLEBOARD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southern Utah feels like a second home to us.
The longer our house plans take the more open we are to throwing in the towel. I lost track of how many times Jonah asked if we could move to St George for good.
It\u2019s where we escape to the cold in the SLC winter! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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KIDS BIRKENSTOCKS<\/a> | TOWEL<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sand Hollow seems to be to go to place when you want water sports. We don’t have a boat + I jusst wanted to put my toes in the sand!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SWIMSUIT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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HAT<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I V I N S  R E S E R V O I R<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

is our tucked away little secret where we go for paddleboarding<\/a> + picnics. Ky went to school down there + she showed it to me back in the day. They have a new bathroom + beach space. The water was too cold to jump off the dock, but normally it feels like Heaven when the temps jump over 100 degrees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SWIMSUIT<\/a> | PADDLEBOARD<\/a> | KIDS SWIM<\/a> | KIDS RASH GUARD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You guys these views. CAN\u2019T BE BEAT. No battle. There were lots of couple riding bikes along the path (this was new for me, but maybe everyone knows about it?) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BOYS SWIM<\/a> | KIDS RASH GUARD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SWIM<\/a> | SHOES<\/a> | TOWEL<\/a> | HAT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ivins is about 15 minutes outside of St George. Right in middle of this small little town you’ll find Ivin’s Reservoir. It\u2019s super easy to get in + out of, if you\u2019re staying in the St George area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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COOLER<\/a> | JON’S SWIM<\/a> | JON’S SHIRT<\/a> | JONAH’S SWIM<\/a> | TOWEL<\/a> | BOYS SHOES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PADDLEBOARDS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can park super close to the water, so hauling paddleboards + other gear is easy peasy. There also aren’t any boats allowed so the water is mellow + perfect for paddleboards, kayaks + swimming! 
They\u2019re lots of hiking trails + paths.
It is FREE to access, super family friendly + yes they have bathrooms, that flush! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SWIM<\/a> | SHOES<\/a> | TOWEL<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thought I would share a few things we packed that were super handy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n