Tubing & Adventures

We have floated many times with them in the past. This year they moved it from off of maple to 252^nd and harrison. It was a great move. They have lots of campsites directly on the Elkhorn river. We camped friday night, floated down the Elkhorn river saturday morning, and camped again saturday night for $ 35 a person. Beautiful scenery all around, the staff is wonderful, and u can’t find a better get away for the money. I’m sitting by a campfire (they provided the wood) gazing at the stars, 20ft from the river, with full 4G signal as I type this. Do yourself a favor and check them out!

Two places by the same name? Or listing needs to be updated. The one I’m at is located at 255^th and Harrison. Here for a company outing for employees and their families. Very far out of the way down a gravel road. But pretty, rustic setting. Airboats, tubing, ample parking, lots of wooded and open areas for setting up games and such.

Growing up near the ocean, the whole idea of laying in a tube while drifting down a muddy river never entered the realm of «how I want to spend my Saturday.» But now, fully embracing my Midwest persona, this particular activity seemed like the thing to do.
We called a few weeks in advance, but our one open Saturday was already booked. Thankfully, Brock, the owner, keeps a waiting list. So lo and behold, we get an email five days prior to our desired Saturday asking if we’re still in. Of course!
For a mere $ 20 per person, T&A provides the bus transport to the start location (you end at the beach by the parking lot) and your people tubes and a tube for your cooler (additional cooler tubes $ 10 each). A host of young, summer staff help you load your configuration of tubes in the water, assist you with (not daintily) getting into your tube and drag you back onto shore 4 – 6 hours later.
What I appreciate: Clear driving directions to the parking lot; organized parking and bus loading; assistance at the start and at the end (or in the middle, if you need to call for a rescue); affordable pricing; ending at the parking lot; trash bags for your debris; friendly but respectful attitude (e.g. don’t leave your trash in the river).
What I wish they had: More bungee cords to make different configurations of tubes and an ice machine at the parking lot (based on overheard comments of folks wishing they had more ice — they could make a killing on ice alone).
If you’re into coasting down the river with your butt hanging in the water and your legs getting sunburned with a beer in hand, then you should definitely give T&A a go. If, however, you’re into pregaming on vodka drinks and passing out for four hours on your tube while getting 3^rd degree burns from the sun, you may want to rethink this adventure, your life choices and your selection of friends.