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5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Ohio

5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Ohio

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Paddle Your Way To See The Best Fall Colors

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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 Ohio

5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Ohio

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5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Ohio

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10 Essential Pieces of Gear for Paddle-Sports Beginners

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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!

Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is the fastest growing watersport in the world for good reason: It’s easy to learn, fun, refreshing, awesome core…
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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

How To Get Started In The Paddlesports

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Events Near Dayton OH

Paddling Film Fest

Thursday, Mar 28, 2024 at 7:30pm
The Neon
Dayton, OH
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2nd Street Market

Friday, Mar 29, 2024 at 11:00am
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Dayton, OH
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Yellow Springs Farmers' Market

Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 at 8:00am
Yellow Springs, OH
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Middletonian 5k

Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 at 9:00am
Middletown, OH
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6 Hours of Power

Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 at 10:00am
John Bryan State Park
Yellow Springs, OH
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John Bryan Trail Race

Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 at 10:00am
John Bryan State Park
Yellow Springs, OH
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Simon Kenton Chapter

Simon Kenton Chapter

Saturday, Apr 6, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Springfield, OH
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Neon Moon Solar Eclipse Fest

Saturday, Apr 6, 2024 at 10:00am
Urbana, OH
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