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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 Indiana

5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Indiana

Although Indiana is landlocked, there is still plenty of opportunity for water sports in the state! Paddleboarding has recently become one of the…
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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 Indiana

5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Indiana

Don’t be fooled by Indiana being a landlocked state—we love our watersports! Indiana is home to over 80 beautiful lakes, so there is…
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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 Indiana

5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Indiana

Even though she may be in the Midwest, Indiana has so many places for kayakers of all ages and levels! Indiana’s waters are beautiful, and in…
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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 Lafayette IN

Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:30am
West Lafayette, IN
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Kokomo Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5K Run ans Walk

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Kokomo Family YMCA
Kokomo, IN
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Attica Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Attica High School
Attica, IN
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Gobble Wobble 5K for Food Finders

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:30am
Cumberland Park
West Lafayette, IN
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Unitarian Universalist Holiday Art Fair

Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 5:00pm
Unitarian Universalist Church
West Lafayette, IN
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Howard County Ducks Unlimited Gun Bash

Howard County Ducks Unlimited Gun Bash

Saturday, Jan 18, 2025 at 5:30pm
Kokomo Shrine Club
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Tipton County Ducks Unlimited Annual Dinner

Tipton County Ducks Unlimited Annual Dinner

Saturday, Mar 1, 2025 at 5:00pm
Moose Lodge - Tipton IN
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Wea Banquet

Wea Banquet

Friday, Mar 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Delphi, IN
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West Central Indiana Banquet

West Central Indiana Banquet

Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Veedersburg, IN
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Tioga Banquet

Tioga Banquet

Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Monticello, IN
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