There is no better summer plan in Saline County than a slow float down the Saline River. The water is clear, the current is gentle and the gravel bars make perfect lunch stops. The trick is packing light and packing right.
Before you leave the house
- Check the river level and weather the morning you go.
- Top off the tires. A cordless inflator makes it a two-minute job in the driveway.
- Put the car emergency kit in the trunk. Gravel roads to the put-in can be rough.
- Pack water, sunscreen and a dry bag for phones and keys.
What to wear
Slip-on barefoot shoes are ideal. They drain fast, grip wet rocks and come off easily at the truck. Add a pair of UV400 aviators, and keep a spare pair in the glovebox because someone always forgets theirs.
After the float
A mini car vacuum takes care of the sand and gravel that rides home in the footwells. If the dog came along, rinse those paws at the door before they meet the couch.
See you on the gravel bar!
From the rows
Aviator Sunglasses for Men Women
Classic aviators with UV400 lenses for bright drives, ball games and long afternoons on Lake Norrell.
Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor
Set the pressure and it stops on its own. A cordless inflator with a light, for cold-morning tires and soft bike wheels.
Grounded Barefoot Footwear for Women Men
Slip-on shoes with a wide toe box and a thin sole, for porch steps, garden beds and quick runs to the mailbox.
Everlit Survival Car Emergency Kit
Jumper cables, a tow strap and first aid essentials in one zip bag that lives in the trunk until a bad day calls for it.
Super Power Mini Car Vacuum Cleaner
A cordless hand vac with crevice and brush tools for crumbs, dog hair and the red dirt that rides home on every shoe.
Pets Antibacterial Dog Paw Cleaner
Dip, twist and dry. Soft bristles lift mud from paws at the door so the floors stay clean after rainy walks.
