All About Alabama: Top river floats to visit
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — In this week's edition of 'All About Alabama,' we are exploring river floats for people to enjoy across central Alabama.
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Located outside of Brierfield along the scenic Cahaba River is central Alabama's most popular destination for a relaxing two-to-three-hour river float. Limestone Tubing also includes picnic areas, cliff jumping and a swimming hole.
With over a mile of river country to soak in, Big Wills Creek ensures a relaxing float through consistently cool waters, making it the perfect family trip to cool off on those hot summer days.
While not commercialized, one can bring their own equipment to float down the beautiful fast-flowing and windy Locust Fork River, providing a free natural experience with several launch locations.
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