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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 Tennessee

5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Tennessee

Paddleboarding is one of the fastest growing water sports in the Tennessee area. With a vast number of lakes, rivers, and waterways throughout 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 Tennessee

5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Tennessee

This summer, enjoy the incredible natural beauty Tennessee has to offer from the water as you zip through lakes, rivers, and mountainsides upon a jet…
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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 Tennessee

5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Tennessee

From vast river routes to gorge explorations, Tennessee’s waterways await kayakers of varying skill. When you’re just starting out with a…
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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 Mountain City TN

YWCA Women's Turkey Trot 5K

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 8:00am
YWCA Bristol
Bristol, TN
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Healthy Fall Festival And Turkey Giveaway

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:00am
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee
Kingsport, TN
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Chase the Turkey 5K

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Kingsport, TN
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Annual High Country Turkey Trot 5k and 10k

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:30am
Clawson-Burnley Park
Boone, NC
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Mountaineer (App State) Ducks Unlimited Chapter

Mountaineer (App State) Ducks Unlimited Chapter

Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 5:00pm
Valle Crucis Apple Barn
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Green Arts Festival

Sunday, Dec 8, 2024 at 12:00pm
HVUUC
Johnson City, TN
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