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| - I always look forward to river trips in the summer. It's a great way to hang out with friends, have some drinks, get a tan, and cause a little trouble. Obviously some people cause more trouble than others and the police are visible in certain areas of the river so keep an eye out. It can also be dangerous with people being drunk and rowdy and even a few drownings have occurred, so if you are not comfortable with this type of atmosphere, this might not be for you. Also, the water is not the cleanest river you have seen in your life (wouldn't recommend wearing white or anything that you would be upset about losing or getting messed up), but the scenery is beautiful and I've seen wild horses along the river a few times.
Personally, I think it's a great time. Over the last few summers, I have learned a few good pointers. Make sure to wear sunscreen, drink water (as well as beer), bring food and marshmellows, and put important items like keys in a ziplock bag and somewhere safe. Also, leave your phone in the car! In the event, you loose your keys, a locksmith is on duty in the parking lot of the tubing area. Make sure you have a designated driver because the police will not hesitate to pull you over once leaving the parking lot. Don't chance it.
As for the tubes, you can rent them with your ID and $15. You might want an extra tube for your cooler. Bring a rope to tie your group together because there are some rapids that could separate your group. If you plan to become a river rat, you might want to buy your own tube. I like to bring oars also to help with steering.
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