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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

There are few better ways to witness the fabulous fiery colors of fall than from the water. The air is crisp and reflections from the foliage dance…
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5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Connecticut

5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Connecticut

Stroke, stroke, glide—it is such a unique feeling to surf atop the water on a stand-up paddleboard. Stand-up paddleboarding is an excellent…
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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 Connecticut

5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Connecticut

With wind in your hair and the waves splashing, feel the thrill of a speedy ride on the water. Jet skiing in Connecticut’s numerous bodies of…
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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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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

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 Connecticut

5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Connecticut

Kayaking is not only a great way to stay fit, but an excellent mode of exploring the beautiful nature that surrounds you. Novice kayakers will be…
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10 Essential Pieces of Gear for Paddle-Sports Beginners

10 Essential Pieces of Gear for Paddle-Sports Beginners

Feeling ready to dip a paddle into some cool waters this summer?  Take your pick from kayaking, canoeing or stand-up paddleboarding….but…
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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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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

“I Spy”: (“I spy something green, something wet, etc.”) – perhaps make a rule that it can only be something people…
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5 Best Whitewater Day Trips In America

5 Best Whitewater Day Trips In America

Summer is here and now is the best time to enjoy a whitewater adventure with friends and family. Outfitted trips can be found all across the U.S. and…
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Events Near Hartford CT

St. Anthony's Harvest Bazaar Festival

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:00am
St. Anthony Maronite Catholic Church
Springfield, MA
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Lyman Hall MPA Holiday Fair

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:00am
Lyman Hall High School
Wallingford, CT
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Portland High School Craft and Vendor Fair

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:00am
Portland High School
Portland, CT
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Northwestern Regional 7 FFA Craft Fair

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:00am
Northwestern Regional High School
Winsted, CT
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Tolland Farmers Market

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 10:00am
Tolland, CT
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First Church Holiday Fair

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 10:00am
First Church of Christ
Farmington, CT
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Connecticut Book Festival

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 11:00am
The West Hartford Meeting and Conference Center
West Hartford, CT
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Frosty's Christmas Festival

Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 at 9:00am
Aqua Turf Club
Plantsville, CT
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Frosty's Christmas Festival

Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 at 9:00am
Aqua Turf Country Club
Southington, CT
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Frostys Christmas Craft Festival

Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 at 9:00am
Aqua Turf Club
Plantsville, CT
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Annual Kiwanis Turkey Trot Road Race

Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 at 9:00am
E.C. Stevens Elementary School
Wallingford, CT
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