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Do you know what a float trip is? (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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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I do and I love them. Last year there was one organized on the North branch of the Chicago river. Didn't go, but I may consider it this year. My favorite spot though is near Iron Mountain, MI on the Pine river. There is a natural oxbow and put in and take out are about 4 blocks from each other. And it's about a 3-4 float of all completely undeveloped nature. Lazy river! Going next week!