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Paddle Your Way To See The Best Fall Colors

Paddle Your Way To See The Best Fall Colors

It’s hard not to get a scenic vista when you’re paddling. Throw in the changing colors of autumn, however, and you’re in for a real…
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7 Colorful Canoe Trips to Try This Fall

7 Colorful Canoe Trips to Try This Fall

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5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Iowa

5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Iowa

There are few better ways to explore a body of water than on top of a paddleboard. Perhaps it’s the vantage point, perched atop the water…
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6 Terrific Whitewater Parks in America

6 Terrific Whitewater Parks in America

Rafting down mountain rivers is nothing short of addicting, but it’s not your only option for thrills. Whitewater parks are sprinkled…
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5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Iowa

5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Iowa

Some say happiness comes from the simple things in life, and those that have ridden on a jet ski can understand that statement. Rippling along the…
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The Best Reasons You Should Try Wakeboarding This Summer

The Best Reasons You Should Try Wakeboarding This Summer

If you’re a fan of water skiing or tubing out on the lake on a hot summer day, wakeboarding might be the next sport for you. Not only is this…
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5 Amazing Water Trails You Need To Try Right Now!

5 Amazing Water Trails You Need To Try Right Now!

Mountains have them, municipalities have them, so why shouldn’t waterways have them as well? I’m talking about trails that keep you on a…
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8 Common Sense Tips for Buying Your First Boat

8 Common Sense Tips for Buying Your First Boat

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5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Iowa

5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Iowa

If you are looking to start a new foray into the world of kayaking, the state of Iowa is a great place to begin. Not only is most of the water…
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10 Essential Pieces of Gear for Paddle-Sports Beginners

10 Essential Pieces of Gear for Paddle-Sports Beginners

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Kayak Safety: 5 Essential Survival Skills to Know

Kayak Safety: 5 Essential Survival Skills to Know

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How to Prepare for a Canoe Camping Trip

How to Prepare for a Canoe Camping Trip

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Kayak Adventures—5 Warm-Weather Escapes To Try Right Now

Kayak Adventures—5 Warm-Weather Escapes To Try Right Now

Just because Old Man Winter is rearing his balaclava-covered head, doesn't mean you have to hang up your paddle. From sea kayaking along warm,…
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Paddle Games—3 Fun Games To Play On The Water

Paddle Games—3 Fun Games To Play On The Water

“I Spy”: (“I spy something green, something wet, etc.”) – perhaps make a rule that it can only be something people…
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5 Best Whitewater Day Trips In America

5 Best Whitewater Day Trips In America

Summer is here and now is the best time to enjoy a whitewater adventure with friends and family. Outfitted trips can be found all across the U.S. and…
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Events Near Ames IA

Harvest Festival

Friday, Nov 15, 2024 at 5:30pm
1868 Farmhouse Wedding Venue
Boone, IA
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Turkey Trails

Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00am
Grays Lake Park
Des Moines, IA
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Intro to Pheasant Hunting with Pheasants Forever's Amy Buckendahl

Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024 at 6:45pm
The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America
Des Moines, IA
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Stuffed Turkey Endurance Races

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024
Jester Park Equestrian Center
Granger, IA
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Threads and Fiber Festival

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:00am
Franklin Jr High
Des Moines, IA
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Festival Of Trees and Lights

Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024 at 11:00am
Veteran's Memorial Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
Des Moines, IA
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Waukee Turkey Trot 5K

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:45am
Triumph Park
Waukee, IA
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Ogden Total Fitness 5k Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Ogden Total Fitness
Ogden, IA
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Des Moines Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Des Moines, IA
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Ames Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Ames, IA
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Lighted Holiday Festival

Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 5:30pm
Jasper County Courthouse
Newton, IA
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First Shots

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 12:00pm
CrossRoads Shooting Sports
Johnston, IA
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