The only U.S. floating tent is now available for adventurers to enjoy. The location is Troy, Ohio, and the tents float on the Great Miami River. According to those who run the peculiar location, that’s the only camping place of that kind not just in the USA, but in the whole wide world. We’re not so sure about that, but the place really seems to offer incredible experiences.
All About the Floating Tent Destination
Opened from June 23rd until September 4th, the city has ten floating tents. Each floating tent can fit up to four individuals. If you like the idea of sleeping in a tent that’s anchored atop rafts, you can check in between four and six P.M. Every guest of the location is greeted by Matt Clifton, who works at the city park’s department. He’s also Float Troy’s on-site coordinator.
Once instructed on the do’s and don’ts of this experience and get some neat advice on how to tie the raft, you’ll be left alone to enjoy your stay. You won’t be completely secluded, though, for each of the ten tents is placed some 25 to 30 feet from the other one.
How to Access the Floating Tents
To get to the floating rent, you take a raft, kayak, or canoe from Treasure Island Park. The good news is that you don’t have to pay an additional fee for the equipment you choose to travel to your tent. Plus, you’ll need no more than five minutes to get to the location.
While the floating tent itself, life vests, and the traveling equipment are included in the price (which, by the way, is $95 a night), visitors have to carry everything else they’ll need for the actual sleep.
What about meals? Guests of Float Troy can either grill or picnic at the park, order food, or visit Smiths’ Boathouse, where delicious lunch and dinner are served.
A Small Town in Canada Has Crystal Blue Water Like the Caribbean
Some vacations take you to paradise right away, and some leave you chilling in the city amidst all the lights and city life. However, there are those vacations that surprise you! That’s how the trip of two friends felt when they visited a quaint little town in Canada. They were taken by the incredible scenery that made them feel like they were in the Caribbean.
The First Glances of Paradise
The two friends drove three hours outside of Toronto to Sauble Beach to visit the June Motel, with whose owners one of the girls had kept in touch after their makeover. They received an invite to visit the hotel once summer started and gladly accepted it. They arrived in Canada from two different destinations, but their friendship rekindled almost as fast as the quaint place overtook them!
Canada and Its Hidden Beauty
The evening they arrived, they were welcomed by a bonfire right outside the hotel, where the residents shared their stories until the late hours of the night, which made them feel as if they were back at school camp. When they woke up in the morning, breakfast was waiting, and they were off to more adventures. One of their memories was from a tour of 19th-century shipwrecks through a glass-bottomed sailing boat. The view was breathtaking, and they could’ve sworn they were in the Caribbean instead of the icy-cold north.
The Friends Rediscovered Themselves
They continued exploring the town of Tobermory, did the 500-mile Bruce Trail, returned to Sauble Beach, and ate some delicious food at the motel restaurant. The town wasn’t fully alive when they visited in late spring, but the two friends were happy with what the motel offered. They had their own hammock, lounge chairs by the pool, s’mores, and a camp fair that helped reignite their friendship!
The friends were more than pleased with their slow-paced vacation at the June Motel, even when they returned to the feel of the city. Their perfect trip to Canada helped them rediscover themselves and proved they could be happy anywhere. Be spontaneous and travel anywhere – they were surprised by the hidden beauty!