Water sits low as local floaters hit the Boise River on Saturday

It’s no surprise that Barber Park was packed with floaters looking to beat the heat on Saturday by floating the Boise River, and a long line formed as people waited to rent gear.

“It is busy. I was a little shocked on how busy it was,” said Natalie Kinsley. “I think it will be about an hour in line.”

Natalie Kinsley is floating the six-mile stretch of the Boise River from Barber Park to Ann Morrison for the first time. She came to the Treasure Valley from California to visit friends.

“I am a little worried, you think, oh gosh what is going to happen,” said Kinsley. “We are going to jump off a bridge, and we are going to float in the water. We have a couple singles, and we are going to do the six-person boat.”…

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