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Do you know what a float trip is? (midwest.social)
submitted 1 year ago by pelotron@midwest.social to c/askmidwest@midwest.social
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Serious question. I had a friend born and raised near Seattle who I invited to come on a float trip in southeast Missouri. Her mind was blown that this is a thing people do - drinking and making a ruckus while floating down a river.

In MO, this is just a thing that people do. At least in rural areas. I had no idea it was regional. So, how far across this region does the concept of float trips go?

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[–] SkiOrDie@midwest.social 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I’ve done tubing day-trips in WI and MN. There are a few really popular spots near the border of both states.

Drinking is a must. The rental/shuttle services count your beers ahead of time, count your empties upon return, and issue a small fee for each missing can.

[–] pelotron@midwest.social 4 points 1 year ago

Oh I like the can counting idea. They don't gaf on MO rivers... I have seen entire coolers floating down the river before, not a canoe in sight. In those instances it's like the river gods have provided you with river beer, but yea... not the best stewardship of our waterways.