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Paddle Your Way To See The Best Fall Colors

Paddle Your Way To See The Best Fall Colors

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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 Oregon

5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Oregon

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6 Terrific Whitewater Parks in America

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5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Oregon

5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Oregon

Propel yourself across the water atop a jet ski, soaking in the plentiful natural gifts Oregon has to offer. With its diverse ecosystem of rivers,…
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The Best Reasons You Should Try Wakeboarding This Summer

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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 Oregon

5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Oregon

Between the many rivers, creeks, canals, and Pacific Ocean, Oregon has an astounding amount of access to great kayaking spots. With so many options,…
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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

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5 Best Whitewater Day Trips In America

5 Best Whitewater Day Trips In America

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Events Near Dexter OR

Turkey Stuffer 5K

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:30am
Lively Park
Springfield, OR
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Eugene Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Alton Baker Park
Eugene, OR
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Oakridge Sugar Plum Festival

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00am
Oakridge Elementary School Gym
Oakridge, OR
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Storm The Castle Half Marathon

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 10:00am
Upper McKenzie Community Center
Blue River, OR
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Frozen Trail Run Fest

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 8:00am
Howard Buford Park
Eugene, OR
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Jingle Bells Run

Sunday, Dec 22, 2024 at 11:45am
Maurie Jacobs Park
Eugene, OR
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Cottage Grove Ducks Unlimited Banquet

Cottage Grove Ducks Unlimited Banquet

Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 5:00pm
Cottage Grove Elks Lodge
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Eugene/Springfield Ducks Unlimited Banquet

Eugene/Springfield Ducks Unlimited Banquet

Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 4:00pm
Atrium - Lane County Fairgrounds
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