Best Place In Illinois And Wisconsin For A River Float Trip

River float trips are a great way to stay cool in the summer, but what's the best place to try it out in Illinois and Wisconsin?

Best Place For A River Float Trip In Illinois And Wisconsin

If you're looking for some good old-fashioned Midwest summer fun, I suggest grabbing some friends and family to check out a river float trip. It's a fun way to stay cool with the hot summer temperatures. Plus, it's so easy that pretty much anyone can do it.

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We're located in the perfect location for some incredible river floating. I don't think you can get much better than Illinois and Wisconsin. I've only been a few times, but I'm hoping to add to that number this summer.

Of course, there are many excellent places to experience river floating trips in Illinois and Wisconsin. You pretty much can't go wrong in either state, but where are the best ones? Here are the top spots for river floating in both states.

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Okay, let's start with Illinois. The top-rated place for river floating in Illinois is the Fox River in Aurora.

According to Midwest Living...

For a Midwest waterway that flows right through many cities, try the Fox River in Illinois.

 

This 200-mile-plus stream starts in southeastern Wisconsin and runs through Illinois communities like Elgin, St. Charles, Aurora, Oswego, and Yorkville.

How about in Wisconsin? The place you want to visit is the Apple River in Somerset.

According to Midwest Living...

This 77-mile-long tributary of the St. Croix River offers the best of both worlds; the journey kicks off with a gentle current before transitioning to livelier rapids to thrill more adventurous types.

 

In the middle, a substantial sandbar always seems to host a spirited beach volleyball match and picnickers.