What comes to mind when you think of summer? Answers probably include grilling, fireworks, swimming and vacations. How about tubing?
Summer is the perfect time to grab your family, friends and tubes and run down to the nearest river! There’s nothing more relaxing than spending an afternoon with your toes in the water as you gently float down a river. Here is a list of 15 most beautiful rivers to tube in North America:
Portneuf River – Lava Hot Springs, Idaho
San Marcos River – San Marcos, Texas
Guadalupe River – New Braunfels, Texas 
Delaware River – Milford, New Jersey
Shenandoah River – Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Truckee River – Lake Tahoe, Nevada & California
Current River – Doniphan, Missouri 
Green River – Saluda, North Carolina 
Yampa River – Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Chattahoochee River – Atlanta, Georgia
Lihue Plantation – Kauai, Hawaii
Snoqualmie River – Fall City, Washington
Frio River – Concan, Texas
Rainbow River, Florida
James River – Scottsville, Virginia
Before you jump into the water, check out each river online. Some rivers require payment to float or have tube size restrictions to prevent tubes from getting stuck in narrow spots.
As you plan your vacation, remember to book with Best Western Hotels & Resorts. From great breakfasts to our free Wi-Fi, we have you covered for pre- and post-tubing preparation and recovery.