Tanking Is One Of The Best Ways To Float Down Apple River In Wisconsin
Tubing isn’t the only option for a fun float down the Apple River. At River’s Edge, a campground and resort, you can also go tanking. The new mode of transportation is as quirky and as fun as it sounds, and you’ll want to give it a shot this summer.
Located in New Richmond, River’s Edge has been a top camping and tubing destination since the early 1960s.
So, what exactly is tanking? Well, instead of floating down the river in a tube, you’ll float down the river in a 500-gallon stock tank – hence the name.
Great for groups, each tank has a four-person minimum and six-person maximum. And since the tanks are much more stable than canoes and kayaks, tipping over is far less likely.
Unlike tubing, tanking doesn’t require you to get in the water. Because tank passengers aren't submerged in the river, the tanking season is longer than the tubing season.
Tubing season runs from Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day weekend. The 2021 tanking season runs from April 16th – October 3rd.
Tanking also differs from tubing when it comes to navigating. Instead of simply floating along, as you would in a tube, tanking may require a bit of effort at times, which is why each tank rental includes two paddles.
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