December isn’t the only month we make our list and check it twice. It’s time to start putting together our summer bucket list and we think tubing in Vermont with this all-day float trip should be on yours. Great River Outfitters offers a number of ways for you to travel down the Connecticut River to see the sights of Vermont in the most relaxing way ever. While you’re there, don’t miss a trip through their Path of Life Garden! Let’s take a look at all the ways you can float away into the sunset this summer.
Address: 36 Park Road, Windsor, VT, 05089
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Get ready for the most scenic activity you’ll do all summer!
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An all-day float trip is also the most fun and carefree way to get back to nature.
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With kayaks, canoes, rafts, tubes and stand up paddle boards, there are many ways for you to experience the beauty of Vermont tubing.
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Great River Outfitters trips range from three hours to eight hours, and fear not - they have all the gear you need for a fun and a safe journey down the Connecticut River.
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The most popular trip at Great River Outfitters is a five-mile excursion that takes about three hours to float back. It’s perfect for families!
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Longer floats can range from four to eight hours, and you’ll be picked up in their shuttle to bring you back when you’re done.
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Paddle or float the day away on this Vermont river tour while soaking in the natural beauty of the Connecticut River and the landscape as it passes by.
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Not ready for your adventure to end just yet? You can also spend the night in a deluxe tent here.
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There are four deluxe tents by the river that can sleep between 24 and 40 people.
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It’s the perfect way to continue the day, since you certainly won’t want it to end!
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Don’t forget a trip through their Path of Life Garden!
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This amazing sculpture garden tells the story of the great circle of life. There are 18 works of art that symbolize the journey from birth to death and beyond.
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Why not combine the two with their “Under the Stars” package?
Facebook/Great River Outfitters & The Path of Life Garden Here you can take a self-guided three-hour kayak adventure, walk through the Path of Life sculpture garden, and enjoy a bonfire. You’ll enjoy a selection of local cheeses, fresh bread, salami, cold Apple Cider, and s’mores!
What are your favorite things to do in Vermont during the warmer months? Do you plan on taking an all-day float trip in Vermont? Let us know in the comments!
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Click here to find rates, dates and times on their website, or click here to check out their Facebook page.
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Great River Outfitters supplies the tents, campfire area, cooking area, cooking equipment, eating utensils, a 20-gallon water jug, sleeping bags, cots, picnic tables, lantern, firewood, port-o-potty, trash bags, and a place for a bonfire. That’s what we call a special evening!
Click here for more information about their onsite Path of Life Sculpture Garden.
Here you can take a self-guided three-hour kayak adventure, walk through the Path of Life sculpture garden, and enjoy a bonfire. You’ll enjoy a selection of local cheeses, fresh bread, salami, cold Apple Cider, and s’mores!
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Tubing In Vermont July 26, 2019 Beth Price-Williams Where is the best place to go tubing in Vermont? You’ll find an abundance of places to go tubing in Vermont. If you’re up for a river adventure, you can enjoy a float down the Winooski River in Richmond and the White River in Stockbridge. In addition to Great River Outfitters, Vermont River Tubing also offers tubing adventures that will take you down a scenic 3,000-foot river. If you prefer to escape the summer heat or crave a bit of summer during the winter, visit Jay’s Peak Resort in Jay. The indoor water park boasts a lazy river with some surprises (think: getting unexpectedly drenched). What else can I do besides tubing at the Connecticut River? You’ll find plenty to do on the Connecticut River in Vermont. Slip on your swimsuit for a swim in the river (swimming is permitted in the majority of the Connecticut River), or bring your fishing gear for a morning or an afternoon of fishing. Boating is another popular activity on the Connecticut River. You can find dozens of launches in Vermont. Does Vermont have clean rivers? Vermonters work hard to ensure their rivers are clean. The state has a Clean Water Initiative Program, which has numerous goals, including restoring the waterways. Overall, the state’s waters are relatively clean. However, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation in Vermont, nearly 15 percent of the lakes in Vermont are unusable due to current water pollution. Click here for more information on the health of Vermont’s rivers, lakes, and streams.
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Tubing In Vermont
July 26, 2019
Beth Price-Williams
Where is the best place to go tubing in Vermont? You’ll find an abundance of places to go tubing in Vermont. If you’re up for a river adventure, you can enjoy a float down the Winooski River in Richmond and the White River in Stockbridge. In addition to Great River Outfitters, Vermont River Tubing also offers tubing adventures that will take you down a scenic 3,000-foot river. If you prefer to escape the summer heat or crave a bit of summer during the winter, visit Jay’s Peak Resort in Jay. The indoor water park boasts a lazy river with some surprises (think: getting unexpectedly drenched). What else can I do besides tubing at the Connecticut River? You’ll find plenty to do on the Connecticut River in Vermont. Slip on your swimsuit for a swim in the river (swimming is permitted in the majority of the Connecticut River), or bring your fishing gear for a morning or an afternoon of fishing. Boating is another popular activity on the Connecticut River. You can find dozens of launches in Vermont. Does Vermont have clean rivers? Vermonters work hard to ensure their rivers are clean. The state has a Clean Water Initiative Program, which has numerous goals, including restoring the waterways. Overall, the state’s waters are relatively clean. However, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation in Vermont, nearly 15 percent of the lakes in Vermont are unusable due to current water pollution. Click here for more information on the health of Vermont’s rivers, lakes, and streams.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
You’ll find an abundance of places to go tubing in Vermont. If you’re up for a river adventure, you can enjoy a float down the Winooski River in Richmond and the White River in Stockbridge. In addition to Great River Outfitters, Vermont River Tubing also offers tubing adventures that will take you down a scenic 3,000-foot river.
If you prefer to escape the summer heat or crave a bit of summer during the winter, visit Jay’s Peak Resort in Jay. The indoor water park boasts a lazy river with some surprises (think: getting unexpectedly drenched).
What else can I do besides tubing at the Connecticut River?
You’ll find plenty to do on the Connecticut River in Vermont. Slip on your swimsuit for a swim in the river (swimming is permitted in the majority of the Connecticut River), or bring your fishing gear for a morning or an afternoon of fishing. Boating is another popular activity on the Connecticut River. You can find dozens of launches in Vermont.
Does Vermont have clean rivers?
Vermonters work hard to ensure their rivers are clean. The state has a Clean Water Initiative Program, which has numerous goals, including restoring the waterways. Overall, the state’s waters are relatively clean. However, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation in Vermont, nearly 15 percent of the lakes in Vermont are unusable due to current water pollution. Click here for more information on the health of Vermont’s rivers, lakes, and streams.
