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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 Iowa

5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Iowa

There are few better ways to explore a body of water than on top of a paddleboard. Perhaps it’s the vantage point, perched atop the water…
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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 Iowa

5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Iowa

Some say happiness comes from the simple things in life, and those that have ridden on a jet ski can understand that statement. Rippling along the…
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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 Iowa

5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Iowa

If you are looking to start a new foray into the world of kayaking, the state of Iowa is a great place to begin. Not only is most of the water…
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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

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

“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 Independence IA

Festival of Trees

Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 11:00am
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
Cedar Falls, IA
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Get Roasted Turkey Trot 5k

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Waverly, IA
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Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:30am
West Union, IA
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Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:45am
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Reindeer Run 5K Run/Walk and Youth Mile Run

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 9:00am
Lawrence Community Center
Anamosa, IA
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Rotary Club of Manchester Turkey Trot 5K and Walk

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 9:00am
Manchester, IA
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Cedar Rapids Community Nativity Celebration

Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 11:00am
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Festival of Hope

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 10:00am
House of Hope
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Ely Winterfest

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 9:00am
Ely, IA
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Fayette Co. Virtual Auction

Fayette Co. Virtual Auction

Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Oelwein, IA
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Blue Creek Springtime Monarchs

Blue Creek Springtime Monarchs

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Shellsburg, IA
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Maquoketa Valley Struttin Toms

Maquoketa Valley Struttin Toms

Thursday, Mar 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Manchester, IA
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Fayette Co. Gun Bash

Fayette Co. Gun Bash

Saturday, Aug 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Oelwein, IA
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