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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 North Carolina

5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in North Carolina

Paddleboarding is a therapeutic sport. In the beautiful waters of North Carolina, with its scenic views of surrounding nature, you’ll embark on…
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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 North Carolina

5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in North Carolina

Grab the sunscreen, hats, and towels because here in North Carolina, a day on the lake can be the best form of therapy and the best way to make…
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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 North Carolina

5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in North Carolina

Experience the great outdoors from the ideal vantage point: On top of a kayak. Kayaking is easily one of the most enjoyable activities to take up…
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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 Murphy NC

Autumn Breeze 5K

Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 at 3:00pm
Tallulah Gorge State Park
Tallulah Falls, GA
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WNC Festival of Trees

Friday, Nov 15, 2024 at 10:00am
Historic Clay County Courthouse
Hayesville, NC
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True Hero Veterans 5k

Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 at 9:00am
Tellico Plains, TN
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Little River Run 5K

Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 at 11:00am
Townsend, TN
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Blue Ridge Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Blue Ridge, GA
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Dahlonega's Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5k and Fun Run

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Lumpkin County High School
Dahlonega, GA
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Union County Farmer's Market

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 8:00am
Blairsville, GA
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Run Santa Run

Sunday, Dec 8, 2024 at 8:00am
Townsend, TN
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Tri-State Longbeards

Tri-State Longbeards

Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Ducktown, TN
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Hiwassee Chapter NWTF, TN

Hiwassee Chapter NWTF, TN

Saturday, Mar 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Athens, TN
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Amicalola Longbeards

Amicalola Longbeards

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Dawsonville, GA
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Georgia Mountain Chapter

Georgia Mountain Chapter

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Cleveland, GA
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Southern Appalachian Chapter,TN

Southern Appalachian Chapter,TN

Friday, Apr 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Madisonville, TN
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