Thursday, July 31, 2025

August Family Fun To Do List

Here is your suggest family fun list for August in and around Sapphire Valley Resort—a mix of on-resort fun and day trips, perfect for families, couples, and solo adventurers:

Special August Event: The Perseid Meteor Shower [Learn More!]

Final Concert on the Slopes Featuring The Tonez - Labor Day Weekend - [Learn More]

Family Fun To Do List

Pools & Cookouts at the Resort
Join the weekly “Cookout by the Pool” and water aerobics, yoga, bingo, and poolside social events at the Rec Center and Community Center [Events Calendar]

Lake Fairfield: Swim, Paddle, Fish
Rent kayaks, canoes, paddleboards or relax on the sandy beach—plus scenic views of Bald Rock Mountain 

Zip‑lining Vordach Adventure
Feel the rush on the resort’s zip-line experience [Learn More]

Fairfield Lake & Beach Amenities
Great for swimming, sunbathing, boating, and picnicking with on-site rentals [More Info]

Hiking Whiteside Mountain
Enjoy dramatic overlooks along the Continental Divide with moderate hiking trails [Hiking Whiteside Mountain]

Gorges State Park Waterfalls & Trails
Explore cascading waterfalls, deep gorges, and lush hiking paths in this temperate rainforest park [More About Gorges]

Panthertown Valley Adventure
Discover over 25 miles of trails, hidden swimming holes, and granite domes in this “Yosemite of the East”  [Learn More]

Lake Glenville Scenic Cruises
Take a boat tour on this high-altitude lake with 26 miles of shoreline, ideal for a relaxing day trip with our friends at [Signal Ridge Marina]

Quick Tips
Festival & events on the resort: check the Community Center schedule, including cocktails, craft fairs, yoga, pool days & more 

Amenity Card is required for some resort activities—ask at the Community Center.

Start early for hikes and waterfall trips to avoid afternoon thunderstorms.

Suggested itinerary idea:

Friday: Arrive, enjoy a poolside cookout & live music

Saturday: Arts & Crafts Festival + zip-lining

Sunday: Hike Whiteside or Gorges State Park

Midweek: Relax on Lake Fairfield + spa or gem mining at the Rec Center


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