The state of Tennessee, or as Muddy Boots the Raccoon lovingly calls it - 'Tennessquee', is a magical land full of rolling hills, lush forests, and a river that has more curves than a coiled-up rattlesnake! From Memphis to Nashville, there is always a fiddle tune dancing in the air, and the smell of Tennessee barbecue has been known to make even the sternest of grown-ups swoon! Now Muddy Boots, he's a quick-witted raccoon with a heart as big as a catfish and a love for river tubing that's even bigger! He spends his summers supervising the kids who come from all over the state to experience the thrill of tubing down the fast-paced Tennessee rivers. Muddy often finds himself chuckling at their squeals of delight and wide-eyed expressions as they get their first taste of Tennessee's rip-roaring water rides. These kids, they're a special bunch! Full of vim and vigor and a spirit as fiery as the state’s famous hot chicken. You'll find them strapped into their tubes, life jackets snug and tight, eyes gleaming with mischief and anticipation. Then, with a push and a whoop, off they'd go, bobbing like corks down the frothy, gurgling rivers! Muddy would often say, "You ain't seen true joy till you've seen a Tennessee kid shootin' down a river in a tube, hollerin' like a wild coyote!" And he’d be right. Tennessee and these tubing kids are a match made in adventure heaven, just as Muddy and his love for their laughter are. So, if you're ever in Tennessquee, look out for a raccoon in boots, and you’re bound to find the best tubing adventure around!
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