float trip

Lazy river journey

A float trip is a recreational outing on a river or stream, typically in a canoe, kayak, or inflatable raft, letting the current do most of the work.

Float trips are often leisurely social excursions involving coolers of beer and stopping at sandbars: We're doing a float trip on the Buffalo River this weekend.

The term is especially common in the Midwest and Ozarks.

Related
  • riverLarge flowing watercourse
  • lazy riverGentle artificial waterway
  • canoeSlender paddled vessel
  • raftFlat water conveyance
  • lazyAvoiding effort or exertion

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water intensity

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Boating through river rapids

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terrain/medium

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Extended pleasure drive

hiking trip · backpacking trip · mountain trek · overland journey · desert crossing

activity level

float tripmarathon

Long-distance footrace

triathlon · mountain climbing · endurance race · ultramarathon · adventure race

Family

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