TACKLE Tubing

 Apple, Mama Bear, Pebbles and Bug (Our Trail Names) on a Tubing Adventure

What could be more perfect on a hot, humid day than plopping in the refreshing Shenandoah River?  River tubing is an inexpensive, simple, fun time that will leave memories for a lifetime.


You will need directions or a GPS to find Shenandoah River Outfitters http://www.shenandoahriver.com/  .
It is an off-the-beaten-path canoe, kayak and tube outfitter located on the scenic South Fork of the river.

Old school buses transport your party to the beginning and from the ending of your trip. Lifejackets are supplied but, bring your water shoes, sunscreen, hats and coolers with munchies and drinks.

Tie your tubes together so no one floats away.  This train technique was helpful when it was time to exit the river to have lunch from our floating cooler.  We were so hungry that our sandwiches and chips tasted like a steak dinner.  The rapids were fun but not scary.  Thank goodness there was no threat of head trauma from a rock.

We floated past vertical rock walls, mountains, jumping fish, turtles, rope swings and people in canoes and kayaks.  The river level was high and the current was fast so we ended the trip in a few hours.  Watch for the numbered trees to signal the exits with a waiting bus.

The best part of the trip was no cell phones, iPods or electronics.  The only activities were chatting, giggling, munching, splashing and admiring nature.