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Paddle Your Way To See The Best Fall Colors

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5 Amazing Water Trails You Need To Try Right Now!

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8 Common Sense Tips for Buying Your First Boat

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Kayak Adventures—5 Warm-Weather Escapes To Try Right Now

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Events Near Jefferson TX

Sportspectrum Turkey Trot Run

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Stoner Boat Launch
Shreveport, LA
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Bossier City Farmers Market

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 9:00am
Bossier City, LA
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Rockets Over the Red Fireworks Festival

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 4:00pm
Riverview Park
Shreveport, LA
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MDT FIT Turkey Trot

Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 at 2:30pm
Kilgore, TX
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Roy's Kids

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 7:45am
Bossier City, LA
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Annual Benton Christmas on the Square Festival

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 10:00am
Heritage Village Square
Benton, LA
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3 Strands Wine Festival

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 1:00pm
Festival Plaza
Shreveport, LA
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Christmas on Caddo Fireworks Festival

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 1:00pm
Earl G. Williamson Park
Oil City, LA
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Clays for Conservation

Clays for Conservation

Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 at 7:00 AM
shreveport, LA
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Ducks Unlimited - Rapides Parish Sponsor Event

Ducks Unlimited - Rapides Parish Sponsor Event

Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 at 6:00pm
Southern Creations
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Rapides Parish Ducks Unlimited  Event

Rapides Parish Ducks Unlimited Event

Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 at 6:00pm
Southern Creations
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Downtown Christmas Run

Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 7:00pm
Rhino Coffee
Shreveport, LA
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