The Arizona Republic Those who brave the waters of the Gila River during the summer should prepare for full-scale war.
Water fights are more than a fun diversion on a float trip.
Dousing fellow travelers is a necessity in the summer's searing heat. Blue Sky Whitewater staffers arm their customers with water cannons before float trips from Dripping Springs to Winkelman's City Park. The trip covers 11 river miles and takes about five hours including a couple of stops. Floating this stretch of the Gila isn't like taking a wild trip down a whitewater river. This is a peaceful ride peppered with a few stretches of choppy water.