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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 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Georgia

5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Georgia

The Georgia coast provides an ideal location for all kinds of watersports. With the rampant rise in paddleboard interest in recent years, it’s…
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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 Georgia

5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Georgia

Georgia has built a solid watersports community thanks to its abundance of lakes, rivers, and a shining coastline. A major body of water is never…
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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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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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8 Common Sense Tips for Buying Your First Boat

8 Common Sense Tips for Buying Your First Boat

A boat, even if it’s a small used one, can be a big purchase. Boat ownership entails a lot of responsibility and can be expensive, as well. If…
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5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Georgia

5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Georgia

Kayaking in Georgia is one of the most enjoyable pastimes available during the warmer months. The water is so attuned for kayaking that the Ocoee…
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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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8 Best Watersport Retailers in Georgia

8 Best Watersport Retailers in Georgia

Georgia’s warm weather and seemingly endless number of lakes and rivers make it a prime destination for watersports. Wakeboards, kayaks, and…
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Kayak Safety: 5 Essential Survival Skills to Know

Kayak Safety: 5 Essential Survival Skills to Know

Sitting atop a kayak on the water is a great way to experience nature from a new vantage point. Whether you're embarking on a leisurely journey on a…
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How to Prepare for a Canoe Camping Trip

How to Prepare for a Canoe Camping Trip

Canoe camping transforms a regular old camping trip into a more adventurous excursion, but it's pivotal to take the steps to properly prepare. You…
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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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Events Near Blue Ridge GA

White Elephant 5K/10K/Half Marathon

Tuesday, Dec 24, 2024 at 8:30am
Etowah River Park
Canton, GA
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ConnectAbility's Noon Year's Eve 5k

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 12:00pm
Yahoola Creek Park
Dahlonega, GA
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New Years Day 5K and Half Marathon

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 8:50am
North Forsyth Middle School
Cumming, GA
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Snowball Drop 5K

Saturday, Jan 11, 2025 at 8:00am
Etowah River Park
Canton, GA
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Hogpen Hill Climb

Saturday, Jan 18, 2025
Riverside Park
Helen, GA
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Java Jog 5K/10K

Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 at 8:00am
Rock Creek Park
Dawsonville, GA
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Cohutta Mountain Chapter

Cohutta Mountain Chapter

Thursday, Feb 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Dalton, GA
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Hiwassee Chapter NWTF, TN

Hiwassee Chapter NWTF, TN

Saturday, Mar 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Athens, TN
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Appalachian Longbeards

Appalachian Longbeards

Thursday, Mar 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Calhoun, GA
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Amicalola Longbeards

Amicalola Longbeards

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Dawsonville, GA
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Georgia Mountain Chapter

Georgia Mountain Chapter

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Cleveland, GA
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Tri-State Longbeards

Tri-State Longbeards

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Ducktown, TN
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