By: Brittney Corrado, Laila Schwin, and Alisha Bains
April 30, 2021
After a long hard year without being able to travel, the tourism industry in Ohio and almost everywhere else hopes that vacation summers are back and better than ever. This pandemic has ruined a lot, but positive changes are coming.
If you want a fun, new way to camp, think about floating tents! It is a great way to travel and spend some time outdoors while being safe and still having a blast.
The tents can be found in the Treasure Island Park in Troy, Ohio, floating along the Great Miami River. The tents are called Shoal tents, the first of their kind, and are composed of inflatable rafts with tent toppers. These Shoal tents are all manufactured right in Troy, Ohio, too.
Float Troy is offering 10 floating (anchored) tents. These tents are manufactured in Troy by Smithfly and up to four people can sleep in each tent. A watercraft/kayak is included with tent rental as well as oars and life vests. The tents are priced at $85 per night with an extra $20 charge for extra watercraft rentals.
There are also four floating fire pits with the tents, which are available on a first come-first serve basis. Additionally, there are various facilities and grills on land that are also part of this unique, camping experience.
Scheduling these tents for various dates between June 22 and September 6 are limited. Some of these dates are already sold out.
So, if you are looking for an opportunity to spend some time on these floating tents, you might want to book your trip soon to reserve a spot.
There are plenty of fun activities and places to visit during this campout. These floating tents are well worth it, but be prepared to get “a little” wet.
{Information for this article was retrieved from Cleveland.com, Troy, and MSN.}
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