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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 Alabama

5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Alabama

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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 Alabama

5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Alabama

Alabama’s abundance of lakes and its beautiful seaside coastline make this state an ideal destination for jet skiing. Whether you’re a…
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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 Alabama

5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Alabama

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10 Essential Pieces of Gear for Paddle-Sports Beginners

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9 Best Watersport Retailers in Alabama

9 Best Watersport Retailers in Alabama

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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

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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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Events Near Fairfield AL

Turkey Trot At The Junction

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Birmingham, AL
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Annual Turkey Trot - Chasing Recovery 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Walker County Courthouse
Jasper, AL
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Ross Bridge Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Hoover, AL
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Lake Wilborn Turkey Trot 5k and Fun Run

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Hoover, AL
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Pinson Fresh Farmers Market

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 10:00am
Pinson, AL
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Ross Bridge Farmers Market

Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 4:00pm
Hoover, AL
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Bluff Park 8K

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 7:30am
Birmingham, AL
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YMCA Rudolph Run 8K

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 8:00am
Tuscaloosa, AL
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Jingle Bell Run

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00am
Patriot Park
Birmingham, AL
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Ducks Unlimited - ALDU Santa's Giftbag Mystery Box Auction

Ducks Unlimited - ALDU Santa's Giftbag Mystery Box Auction

Monday, Dec 9, 2024 at 7:00pm
ALDU Mystery Box Auction
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Festival of Lessons and Carols

Friday, Dec 13, 2024 at 9:00am
Advent Episcopal School
Birmingham, AL
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