New England rivers to ride

Farmington River, Conn.

For those of you who love the Lazy River ride at water parks, here’s a lazy river created by Mother Nature. The tranquil waters on the Lower Farmington are home to a 2Æ-mile stretch of river that’s ideal for tubing. Farmington River Tubing provides tubes, life jackets, and a shuttle bus from the take-out back to the starting point. Grab a tube, jump in, and float at a relaxed pace as the water follows the sinuous route. Like amusement parks, the ride ends far too quickly, so you might want to do it all over again (at half price). www.visitconnecticut.com/farmingtonrivertubing