{"id":5644,"date":"2019-05-22T09:00:02","date_gmt":"2019-05-22T14:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daytripper28.com\/?p=5644"},"modified":"2023-07-29T19:18:57","modified_gmt":"2023-07-30T00:18:57","slug":"7-of-the-best-river-tubing-in-mn-for-a-summer-of-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daytripper28.com\/7-of-the-best-river-tubing-in-mn-for-a-summer-of-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"7 of The Best River Tubing in MN for a Summer of Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Minnesota summer is not complete until you\u2019ve spent a day floating on a river in an inner tube. But with so many rivers and the logistics, how do you decide which is right for your adventure? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, I\u2019ve compiled the best river tubing in MN is only an hour in each direction from the Twin Cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Float Down a River?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is something about spending a lazy afternoon floating down a river. Families take their kids, teenagers bring their dates, and the 21+ crowd brings the beverages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just about every direction in MN, you\u2019ll find a great river to enjoy. Tubing takes no athletic ability. There is nothing better than spending a Minnesota Weekend bobbing in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What is the Ideal Floating River?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The number one factor in any tubing river is the current. You want to find a river that has a nice flowing current at a meandering pace. If it goes too fast, you might be in for a wild ride. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you go too slow, you may kick the whole time wearing yourself out, defeating the purpose of the trip. While the river conditions can change, depending on the year, the list below has a perfect balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the popular rivers become a mecca for loud music, partying, and other things. When I float, I like to have the river to myself. This also extends out to the non-floating traffic like the canoeist, kayakers, and motorboats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, if you stay in the designated tubing routes that the outfitters provide, you will have a smooth ride, but you might have a few extra floaters nearby. Just go with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The biggest factor when selecting the river is the location. Some have designated entry and exit points, while others might be a little more primitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the best I\u2019ve experienced are those that pull right into your campsite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of having to get back into the car, drop the tube and go back to camp. Nothing beats it. Just about every popular tubing rivers in MN have a campground option to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you need an Outfitter even if you have your own tube?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No, you technically don\u2019t need to go with a commercial organization. In most cases, the amount of money to purchase your own tube would be like if you rent one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You just have to figure out the entry points and have transportation to get back to your vehicle. You also have to inflate and transport your tubes. For those reasons, it\u2019s easier to go with a company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They handle all the extras. They also have scouted out the best routes on the river that don’t go through dams or rapids.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tour companies have designated parking locations to make sure your vehicle stays safe. In popular tubing river locations, there will be no parking signs all over the roads. That\u2019s why I go with an outfitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What should I bring with me for a river tubing trip?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You don’t need a lot of things to have a successful trip. Chances are most of these are things you have lying around the house. Pack them so you have an enjoyable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n