Warm weather means only one thing: spending as much time as we can outdoors, soaking up the sun, and setting off on unforgettable adventures. For the perfect pairing, follow this Eastern Ohio day trip that will take you on a leisurely tube float with NTR Canoe Livery, before capping off your adventure with a taste-tantalizing meal at Ranchero’s Taqueria. It gets even better. You’ll only need a single tank of gas for your day out, and your drive time for this tubing in Ohio adventure is relatively minimal.
Google Maps’ lone route from NTR Canoe Livery in Bolivar to Ranchero’s Taqueria in Akron spans 38.5 miles and should take around 40 minutes. However, that’s not taking traffic into consideration. The route is a straight shot from south to north on Interstate 77.
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When the temperatures climb higher and higher, stay cool with a day of tubing down the Tuscarawas River with NTR Canoe Livery, a popular family-owned and run adventure company that dates back to 1974.
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NTR Canoe Livery rents tubes, kayaks, and canoes, so you can decide which way you’d prefer to spend the day on the water. Rentals are good all day, which means you can tube, kayak, or canoe at your own pace.
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If you prefer dipping your legs and arms in the cool river water, rent a tube for the 2.5-mile float. You can also opt for the extended six-mile float trip. Whichever you choose, you’ll take a shuttle to the launching point then float back to the livery.
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Sometimes a day on the water just isn’t enough. For a good, old-fashioned adventure, add a night of (free, if space is available) primitive camping to your agenda then go tubing for a second day.
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NTR Canoe Livery also offers canoe and kayak rentals, along with three different floats. The shortest spans six miles and takes, on average, two hours while the 8.5-mile trip can be finished in three hours.
Google Maps/Carla Falkner For the ultimate day on the water, whether you’re renting a canoe or a kayak, opt for the 14.5-mile trip. It usually takes around six hours, and there’s only a 10 a.m. departure time.
One free night of primitive camping is available, when space is open, for all guests with NTR Canoe Livery, and you can add nights for just $10 each evening. Set up your tent on the six-acre campsite that overlooks the river for an old-school adventure.
Google Maps/Wes Michael Head over to the official website of NTR Canoe Livery to start planning your trip down the Tuscarawas River.
A hearty meal awaits at your next stop, Ranchero’s Taqueria, an unassuming Mexican restaurant that earns rave reviews for its authentic dishes and generous menu.
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Get ready for a delicious dilemma, however, because you have quite a few meals from which to choose – from classic tacos and burritos to enchiladas and quesadillas. If you’re not in the mood for Mexican, try a chicken or a steak sandwich.
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If you’re really hungry, order the massive 10-inch burrito, which comes in shrimp, steak, pork, chicken, and fish. That’s topped with onions, green peppers, cheese, lettuce, and tomato, making a hearty meal that’s sure to fill you up.
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Not a meat-eater? You have a few delicious choices on the menu too – the bean enchilada, the cheese enchilada, and veggie tacos, for example.
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Whether you tube, kayak, or canoe, you won’t find a better way to cap off your river adventure than with a delicious meal at Ranchero’s Taqueria. Customize the Google Maps directions to make your day trip a smooth one.
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NTR Canoe Livery, 11358 OH-212, Bolivar, OH 44612, USA
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For the ultimate day on the water, whether you’re renting a canoe or a kayak, opt for the 14.5-mile trip. It usually takes around six hours, and there’s only a 10 a.m. departure time.
Head over to the official website of NTR Canoe Livery to start planning your trip down the Tuscarawas River.
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This epic Eastern Ohio day trip, however, is just the start of the summer fun that awaits when you want to go tubing in Ohio. Learn about all of its amazing destinations by following Only In Ohio on Facebook and signing up for Ohio’s daily newsletter.
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Tubing in Ohio June 23, 2022 Sarah M. What are the best lazy rivers for tubing in Ohio?
When Buckeye State residents start thinking about summer, one warm-weather activity really stands above the rest. Is there anything better than river tubing in Ohio during the dog days of summer? Our state has so many phenomenal natural lazy rivers – and not just the Tuscarawas River featured in the above road trip! When summer in Ohio gets too hot and sticky to function, we love to pack up and head to Hocking Hills. Many people opt for kayak or canoe rentals along the Hocking River, but we’ve got a soft spot for tubing. Hocking Hills Adventures offers up kayaks, canoes, and tubing, so there’s something for everyone here. Various trips are available, lasting anywhere from two to five hours. The outfitter is typically open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, depending on weather and water conditions. Speaking of which, Hocking Hills is home to some amazing waterfalls and caves, which make for a perfect respite from the heat and humidity of Ohio summers. You could spend days exploring the many wonders of this region in southeast Ohio. If you’re looking for an amazing waterfall-cave twofer, the hike to Ash Cave is not only quick and easy, but it also leads to a beautiful waterfall and shaded grotto. The entirety of Hocking Hills is quite lush and forested, keeping hikers cool and comfortable even on the hottest dog days of summer in Ohio.
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Tubing in Ohio
June 23, 2022
Sarah M.
What are the best lazy rivers for tubing in Ohio?
When Buckeye State residents start thinking about summer, one warm-weather activity really stands above the rest. Is there anything better than river tubing in Ohio during the dog days of summer? Our state has so many phenomenal natural lazy rivers – and not just the Tuscarawas River featured in the above road trip! When summer in Ohio gets too hot and sticky to function, we love to pack up and head to Hocking Hills. Many people opt for kayak or canoe rentals along the Hocking River, but we’ve got a soft spot for tubing. Hocking Hills Adventures offers up kayaks, canoes, and tubing, so there’s something for everyone here. Various trips are available, lasting anywhere from two to five hours. The outfitter is typically open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, depending on weather and water conditions. Speaking of which, Hocking Hills is home to some amazing waterfalls and caves, which make for a perfect respite from the heat and humidity of Ohio summers. You could spend days exploring the many wonders of this region in southeast Ohio. If you’re looking for an amazing waterfall-cave twofer, the hike to Ash Cave is not only quick and easy, but it also leads to a beautiful waterfall and shaded grotto. The entirety of Hocking Hills is quite lush and forested, keeping hikers cool and comfortable even on the hottest dog days of summer in Ohio.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
When Buckeye State residents start thinking about summer, one warm-weather activity really stands above the rest. Is there anything better than river tubing in Ohio during the dog days of summer? Our state has so many phenomenal natural lazy rivers – and not just the Tuscarawas River featured in the above road trip! When summer in Ohio gets too hot and sticky to function, we love to pack up and head to Hocking Hills. Many people opt for kayak or canoe rentals along the Hocking River, but we’ve got a soft spot for tubing. Hocking Hills Adventures offers up kayaks, canoes, and tubing, so there’s something for everyone here. Various trips are available, lasting anywhere from two to five hours. The outfitter is typically open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, depending on weather and water conditions. Speaking of which, Hocking Hills is home to some amazing waterfalls and caves, which make for a perfect respite from the heat and humidity of Ohio summers. You could spend days exploring the many wonders of this region in southeast Ohio. If you’re looking for an amazing waterfall-cave twofer, the hike to Ash Cave is not only quick and easy, but it also leads to a beautiful waterfall and shaded grotto. The entirety of Hocking Hills is quite lush and forested, keeping hikers cool and comfortable even on the hottest dog days of summer in Ohio.
When Buckeye State residents start thinking about summer, one warm-weather activity really stands above the rest. Is there anything better than river tubing in Ohio during the dog days of summer? Our state has so many phenomenal natural lazy rivers – and not just the Tuscarawas River featured in the above road trip! When summer in Ohio gets too hot and sticky to function, we love to pack up and head to Hocking Hills. Many people opt for kayak or canoe rentals along the Hocking River, but we’ve got a soft spot for tubing. Hocking Hills Adventures offers up kayaks, canoes, and tubing, so there’s something for everyone here. Various trips are available, lasting anywhere from two to five hours. The outfitter is typically open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, depending on weather and water conditions.
Speaking of which, Hocking Hills is home to some amazing waterfalls and caves, which make for a perfect respite from the heat and humidity of Ohio summers. You could spend days exploring the many wonders of this region in southeast Ohio. If you’re looking for an amazing waterfall-cave twofer, the hike to Ash Cave is not only quick and easy, but it also leads to a beautiful waterfall and shaded grotto. The entirety of Hocking Hills is quite lush and forested, keeping hikers cool and comfortable even on the hottest dog days of summer in Ohio.
