This All-Day Float Trip Will Make Your North Carolina Summer Complete

Are you ready for the most fun you can have on the water with absolutely no effort? High Mountain Expeditions has a river tubing adventure that's the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day. Whether you're spending the day with family or friends, tie up together and create one of the best memories of the summer on this fun and relaxing trip down the New River tubing in North Carolina.

Your journey begins as you meet at the High Mountain Expeditions Outpost, where you'll check in. (Reservations are needed in advance.) From there you'll be transported to the launch site, a short distance away. And before you know it, you'll be on the river on a North Carolina tubing adventure.

Then, just lean back and let the natural flow of the river do all the work while you enjoy fun times. Be sure to bring plenty to drink — and sunscreen. Cooler tubes are available to hold your cold bevs and food. Be sure to tie everyone (and the cooler!) together...

...or you could end up like this person, stranded and trying to get back to the rest of the group!

River tubing is fun for the entire family. The kiddos will enjoy the day at least as much as you do!

And you can go at your own pace. Want to stop for a little shade? No problem. The float time usually takes up to three hours.

The entire adventure takes longer due to transportation to and from the outpost. You may want to pack a lunch for the cooler.

So "water" you waiting for?

High Mountain Expeditions has three locations in the Tar Heel State. The river tubing trips leave from the Boone Outpost. The minimum age for this trip is three years. The water ranges from two to eight feet in depth and is considered calm, and has no rapids. Learn more about costs and make reservations to go tubing in North Carolina with a visit to  High Mountain Expeditions Outpost on the web.

Address: 1380 Hwy 105 South, Boone, NC, 28607

Getting outside during the hot summer months doesn't mean spending the day in sweltering heat. For another fun, family adventure near Boone, head over to Grandfather Mountain for a walk across the Mile High Swinging Bridge.