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Tubing
Tubing is an official activity category in the National Park Service directory. Parks tag their programs, trails, and experiences with this label so visitors can find relevant opportunities. The NPS directory lists tubing at 14 parks and sites nationwide. Compare destinations below, filter to national parks only, and open any park page for trails, alerts, campgrounds, and trip planning.
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Featured parks for tubing
Upcoming events
Upcoming programs and events at parks in this collection (from the NPS Events API).
Ranger Programs
Oct 13
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
AM Visitor Center Ranger Talk
Explore a variety of topics about Great Sand Dunes. Topics posted at visitor center lobby bulletin board. (20 minutes)
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Programs take place on visitor center rear porch, front lobby, or in auditorium. See bulletin board for topics and locations within visitor center.
Workshops
Oct 14
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
CNPC Wellness Program: Yoga in the Park
Join the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy for Pilates in the Park , a free monthly wellness event held on the second Wednesday of each month from April through October at 6 p.m. Set in the peaceful field near the parking lot at Powers Island, this all‑levels class offers a refreshing way to unwind, move, and connect with nature along the Chattahoochee River. This wellness program is dedicated to building equitable opportunities for all individuals to enjoy programs like this in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Participants should bring their own mat and come ready to enjoy an hour of mindful movement in one of the city’s most beautiful outdoor spaces. Whether you're a seasoned Pilates enthusiast or trying it for the first time, this community event is a perfect mid‑week reset in the heart of the park. Bathrooms and water fountains are available near the parking lot. What to bring: Water bottle Mat or towel
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Powers Island Unit, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area,
5450 Interstate N Parkway, Sandy Springs, GA, 3028
Ranger Programs
Oct 14
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Ranger-led Program at Blue Heron Visitor Center
Explore the stories of Big South Fork through weekly ranger-led programs at Blue Heron Visitor Center. Programs are offered Wednesday-Saturday at 1:00 PM ET and Sunday at 3:45 PM ET. Each program features a different topic exploring the history, culture, and natural resources of the park. Program is worth 5 GO BIG points. To learn more about the GO BIG Challenge, visit Big South Fork GO BIG Challenge - Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)
01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Blue Heron, KY
Workshops
Oct 14
Saratoga National Historical Park
Schuyler House Candlelight Tours- FULL
Experience the ambiance of an 18th Century house in the evening with a special candlelight tour through the Schuyler House! As you are led through the house, you will hear stories about life and events on the estate and the people who lived there. Candlelight tours are low light and may make walking through the house challenging for some visitors. Capacity limits will be in effect for safety and protection of visitors and the historic resources. Reservations are full. Thank you for the amazing response!
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Schuyler Estate
Ranger Programs
Oct 16
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Ranger-led Campground Program at Bandy Creek Campfire Circle
Bandy Creek Campground program every Friday at 6 :30 PM ET. Meet at the Campfire Circle across from the pool. Attendance is worth 5 GO BIG Points. To learn more about the 2026 GO BIG Challenge visit Big South Fork GO BIG Challenge - Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service) .
06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Bandy Creek Campground Campfire Circle across from the pool parking lot.
Ranger Programs
Oct 16
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Ranger-led Porch Talks: Bandy Creek
Pull up a rocking chair with a park ranger at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area! Every Friday in October at 2:00 PM ET, join a park ranger for a porch talk at Bandy Creek Visitor Center. These 15–20-minute talks will cover a variety of topics that change each week, including local wildlife, Appalachian culture, park history, hiking tips, and more. Whether you're visiting Big South Fork for the first time or have been exploring the park for years, there's always something new to learn and discover. Program is worth 5 GO BIG points. To learn more about the GO BIG Challenge, visit Big South Fork GO BIG Challenge - Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Bandy Creek Visitor Center, 151 Stable Rd Oneida TN 37841
Workshops
Oct 16
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Twilight Bat Walk
Join the National Park Service for a walk through the park as the setting sun meets the cool dark that welcomes bat s out of their homes. Come learn about bat behaviors from pup to grown-up , what challenges they face, and what we can do to help the m . During our walk, we will identify what bat s are present around us in real-time and keep our eyes out for spotting them ! Make sure to bring a headlamp or flashlight, closed-toed shoes, and weather appropriate clothing.
06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
This program will begin from the Cochran Shoals/Columns Dr. Parking area
Ranger Programs
Oct 17
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
PM Visitor Center Ranger Talk
Explore a variety of topics about Great Sand Dunes. Topics posted at visitor center lobby bulletin board. (20 minutes)
01:45 PM - 02:15 PM
Programs take place on visitor center rear porch, front lobby, or in auditorium. See bulletin board for topics and locations within visitor center.
Ranger Programs
Oct 17
Ranger Programs
Oct 17
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Critter Corner at Rugby
Join Us Saturdays and Sundays in October at the Historic Rugby Visitor Center for 'Critter Corner'! From 9 AM to 5 PM ET on Saturdays and Noon to 5 PM on Sundays families can explore animal pelts and skulls, browse nature books, enjoy coloring pages, and chat with a ranger about the critters of Big South Fork.
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Rugby Visitor Center 1331 Rugby Parkway Rugby, TN 37733
Ranger Programs
Oct 18
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Critter Corner at Rugby
Join Us Saturdays and Sundays in October at the Historic Rugby Visitor Center for 'Critter Corner'! From 9 AM to 5 PM ET on Saturdays and Noon to 5 PM on Sundays families can explore animal pelts and skulls, browse nature books, enjoy coloring pages, and chat with a ranger about the critters of Big South Fork.
12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Rugby Visitor Center 1331 Rugby Parkway Rugby, TN 37733
Ranger Programs
Oct 18
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Ranger-led Program at Blue Heron Visitor Center
Explore the stories of Big South Fork through weekly ranger-led programs at Blue Heron Visitor Center. Programs are offered Wednesday-Saturday at 1:00 PM ET and Sunday at 3:45 PM ET. Each program features a different topic exploring the history, culture, and natural resources of the park. Program is worth 5 GO BIG points. To learn more about the GO BIG Challenge, visit Big South Fork GO BIG Challenge - Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)
03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Blue Heron, KY
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National River & Recreation Area
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
KY,TN
Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. The area boasts miles of scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs, is rich with natural and historic features and has been developed to provide visitors with a wide range of outdoor recreational activities.
National Historic Trail
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
VA,MD,DE,DC,PA,NY
People first arrived in the Chesapeake Bay during the last ice age. As glaciers melted, diverse societies learned to thrive in a world of water. When Englishman Captain John Smith explored the Bay in 1608, he documented hundreds of American Indian communities. Today, sites on his map are archeological treasures and sacred sites for tribal citizens. Come join us on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay!
National Recreation Area
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
GA
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up, or have a picnic on a Sunday afternoon. Get Outdoors and experience your Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area as you have never done before.
Great Egg Harbor River
NJ
Both the harbor and river were named for the shorebird and waterfowl eggs covering their meadows. During the American Revolution, privateers hid here. Established as a National Park Service site in 1992, Great Egg Harbor National Wild and Scenic River is one of nation's best birding spots. Local jurisdictions administer its lands. The 129-mile river system flows through Pinelands National Reserve.
National Park & Preserve
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
CO
The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes, and tundra. Stay on a moonless night to experience countless stars in this International Dark Sky Park! Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week year-round. There are no timed entries or reservations to visit.
National Scenic River
Niobrara National Scenic River
NE
With a little something for everyone, the Niobrara National Scenic River is a destination for crossing adventures off your bucket list. Most popular for river recreation, you can float the Niobrara River on a canoe, tube, or kayak as a beginner and have a blast. Hiking, biking, and wildlife watching keep our visitors busy. Oh! And we haven't even told you about the waterfalls yet.
National Park
Olympic National Park
WA
With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, diversity is the hallmark of Olympic National Park. Encompassing nearly a million acres, the park protects a vast wilderness, thousands of years of human history, and several distinctly different ecosystems, including glacier-capped mountains, old-growth temperate rain forests, and over 70 miles of wild coastline. Come explore!
National Scenic Riverways
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
MO
Ozark National Scenic Riverways is the first national park area to protect a river system. The Current and Jacks Fork rivers are two of the finest floating rivers found anywhere. Spring-fed, cold and clear: they are a delight to canoe, swim, boat, or fish. Besides these two famous rivers, the park is home to hundreds of freshwater springs, caves, trails, and historic sites such as Alley Mill.
National Scenic Riverway
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
WI,MN
Grab your paddle and your longing for adventure and head to the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers! Together they form the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, offering over 200 miles of clean water that glides and rushes through a forested landscape. Paddle, boat, fish, and camp among this wild and scenic beauty. Hiking and historic towns also beckon.
National Historical Park
Saratoga National Historical Park
NY
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surrendered his entire force. This first ever surrender of a British Army is one of the pivotal moments in determining the outcome of the Revolutionary War, forever changing the future of the world.
National Lakeshore
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
MI
Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear Dunes. High dunes afford spectacular views across the lake. An island lighthouse, US Life-Saving Service stations, coastal villages, and picturesque farmsteads reflect the park’s rich maritime, agricultural, and recreational history.
Scenic & Recreational River
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
NY,PA
Canoe through rapids and quiet pools as the Delaware River winds its way through a valley of swiftly changing scenery or fish amid rolling hills and riverfront villages in one of the finest fishing rivers in the northeastern United States. The clean water of the Delaware, the last major undammed river in the eastern United States, supports a healthy ecosystem and offers tranquility and excitement.
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