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5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Kansas

5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Kansas

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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 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 Amazing Water Trails You Need To Try Right Now!

5 Amazing Water Trails You Need To Try Right Now!

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Paddle Games—3 Fun Games To Play On The Water

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5 Best Whitewater Day Trips In America

5 Best Whitewater Day Trips In America

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6 Tips To Make Family Paddling More Fun

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5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Kansas

5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Kansas

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How to Kayak: The Basics Made Easy

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Paddleboarding Made Easy—Get Started Now!

Paddleboarding Made Easy—Get Started Now!

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Why You Need to Take Your Kids Paddling Today

Why You Need to Take Your Kids Paddling Today

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How To Get Started In The Paddlesports

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Events Near Atchison KS

Brookside Farmers' Market

Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 at 9:00am
Kansas City, MO
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Gregg Lynn's Happy Camper Scamper 5K Run or Walk

Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 at 9:00am
Saint Joseph, MO
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TerraVox Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 at 9:00am
TerraVox Vineyards
Kansas City, MO
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The City Market

Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 at 9:00am
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Kansas City, MO
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Topeka EasterFest

Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 at 9:00am
Great Overland Station
Topeka, KS
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Wyandotte County Ethnic Festival

Saturday, Apr 6, 2024 at 10:00am
Pierson Park
Kansas City, KS
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Platte County Longspurs, MO

Platte County Longspurs, MO

Saturday, Apr 13, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Dearborn, MO
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Movin With The Rec 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sunday, Apr 14, 2024 at 9:00am
Lawrence, KS
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Ducks Unlimited - St. Joseph Sportsman's Bingo & Auction

Ducks Unlimited - St. Joseph Sportsman's Bingo & Auction

Thursday, Apr 18, 2024 at 5:30pm
Eagles Lodge #49
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Twin States Thundering Toms

Twin States Thundering Toms

Saturday, Apr 20, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Hiawatha, KS
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Kansas Relays 5K

Saturday, Apr 20, 2024 at 7:00am
Rock Chalk Park
Lawrence, KS
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Jasmine Torrain Memorial 5K and Fun Run

Saturday, Apr 20, 2024 at 10:00am
Leavenworth, KS
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