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Paddle Your Way To See The Best Fall Colors

Paddle Your Way To See The Best Fall Colors

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7 Colorful Canoe Trips to Try This Fall

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5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Washington

5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Washington

With its beautiful forests, pristine sparkling lakes, and the mesmerizing Puget Sound, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better place to…
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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 Washington State

5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Washington State

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The Best Reasons You Should Try Wakeboarding This Summer

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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 Washington State

5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Washington State

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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 Lakewood WA

Burien Farmers Market

Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 at 10:00am
Burien, WA
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Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway Market

Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 at 10:00am
Tacoma, WA
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Port Orchard Harvest Festival

Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 at 4:00pm
Ember Church
Port Orchard, WA
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Issaquah Fall Festival

Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 at 6:30pm
Eastridge Church
Issaquah, WA
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Cascadia Poetry Festival

Friday, Nov 1, 2024 at 9:30am
Seattle, WA
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Wild Waves Fright Fest

Friday, Nov 1, 2024 at 6:00pm
Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
Federal Way, WA
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Diwali Lights of India and Seattle Center Festal

Saturday, Nov 2, 2024
Seattle Center Armory
Seattle, WA
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Cascadia Poetry Festival

Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 at 9:00am
Hugo House
Seattle, WA
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Carlyon Beach Craft Fair and Bake Sale

Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 at 9:00am
Carlyon Beach
Olympia, WA
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