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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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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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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

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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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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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6 Tips To Make Family Paddling More Fun

6 Tips To Make Family Paddling More Fun

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How to Kayak: The Basics Made Easy

How to Kayak: The Basics Made Easy

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Paddleboarding Made Easy—Get Started Now!

Paddleboarding Made Easy—Get Started Now!

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Events Near Hartford SD

Montrose Holiday Craft Festival

Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 at 9:00am
Sioux Falls, SD
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Gobble Wobble 10k

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:00am
Sioux Falls, SD
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Jingle Bell Run

Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 5:00pm
Fawick Park
Sioux Falls, SD
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Brandon Boss Gobblers BQT

Brandon Boss Gobblers BQT

Friday, Jan 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Brandon, SD
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Lake County Longbeards BQT

Lake County Longbeards BQT

Thursday, Mar 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Madison, SD
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Big Sioux Hunting Heritage Banquet

Big Sioux Hunting Heritage Banquet

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Flandreau, SD
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East Dakota BQT

East Dakota BQT

Friday, Mar 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Sioux Falls, SD
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Central Valley Struttin Gobblers BQT

Central Valley Struttin Gobblers BQT

Saturday, Sep 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Hartford, SD
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WS SD State Rooster Roundup Benefit

WS SD State Rooster Roundup Benefit

Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Flandreau, SD
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