There is little more peaceful than floating down a lazy river on a tube with a drink in your hand. This is true for manmade lazy rivers, like the one found at this indoor water park. It's also true for lazy rivers created by nature.

Let's take a (virtual) tubing trip down the White River in Muskegon County, Michigan.

You'll want to bring a big group with you - this is an activity everyone can happily enjoy.

The total length of the White River is more than 88 miles, but don't worry, you won't be floating the whole thing. You'll be on the relaxing waters of the White River from one to up to three-and-a-half hours.

A float down the White River is a great way to spend a Michigan summer.

During your float, you're likely to see turtles, birds, and other wildlife - including eagles!

If you don't have a watercraft of your own, we recommend visiting the Happy Mohawk Canoe Livery. There, you can rent canoes, kayaks, rafts, and, yes, tubes! With your rental, you get transportation, paddles, and personal flotation devices.

Happy Mohawk Canoe Livery has been helping guests lazily float down the White River since 1963. Employees are helpful, welcoming, and ready to help you have a good time!

Your first step is to choose your ride. There are kayaks for one or two riders, canoes for three riders, and rafts for up to six riders.

If you're planning to take a tube for your chill float down the White River, you'll be on your own - tubes hold one person max.

Floating down the river in a big clump of tubes feels like the way to go.

Once you've made your choice, you'll get to floating. A lazy float down this Michigan river will be one of the most peaceful things you do all year.

There are some things you should prepare for. Bring a cooler; you're going to want snacks. Don't forget sun protection as well - hat, sunglasses, and waterproof sunscreen.

Once your float is over, you'll take a bus back to your cars, spent and sun-drenched.

The feeling of being on the water all day is draining, but in a good way.

Perfect for cozying up around a campfire with the loved ones joining you on your trip.

If you're looking for a peaceful lazy river float in Michigan, we can't recommend this one enough. Heck, you might have so much fun you'll make a weekend of it. Here's a quaint romantic spot that we love. Our number one tip, which we mentioned before - bring a cooler!