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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 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 Alabama

5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Alabama

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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 Alabama

5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Alabama

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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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The Best Reasons You Should Try Wakeboarding This Summer

The Best Reasons You Should Try Wakeboarding This Summer

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8 Common Sense Tips for Buying Your First Boat

8 Common Sense Tips for Buying Your First Boat

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5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Alabama

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10 Essential Pieces of Gear for Paddle-Sports Beginners

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9 Best Watersport Retailers in Alabama

9 Best Watersport Retailers in Alabama

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Kayak Safety: 5 Essential Survival Skills to Know

Kayak Safety: 5 Essential Survival Skills to Know

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How to Prepare for a Canoe Camping Trip

How to Prepare for a Canoe Camping Trip

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Paddle Games—3 Fun Games To Play On The Water

Paddle Games—3 Fun Games To Play On The Water

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Events Near Opelika AL

Learning by the Lake: Run Wild My Child

Sunday, Dec 22, 2024 at 1:00pm
Chewacla State Park
Auburn, AL
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Sweet Shrub Trail Hike

Sunday, Dec 29, 2024 at 11:00am
Chewacla State Park
Auburn, AL
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Miles for Millie

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 3:00pm
Clubview School
Columbus, GA
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First Day Hike at Chewacla State Park

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 10:00am
Chewacla State Park
Auburn, AL
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First Day Hike: Speckled Snake Trail

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 10:00am
Wind Creek State Park
Alexander City, AL
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Red Nose Half Marathon

Saturday, Jan 4, 2025 at 8:00am
Columbus, GA
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Peach State Classic

Peach State Classic

Saturday, Jan 18, 2025 at
Columbus, GA
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Tallapoosa Longbeards, AL

Tallapoosa Longbeards, AL

Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Notasulga, AL
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Mulberry Creek Gobblers

Mulberry Creek Gobblers

Saturday, Feb 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Hamilton, GA
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East Alabama,AL

East Alabama,AL

Friday, Feb 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Notasulga, AL
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Elmore County, AL

Elmore County, AL

Friday, Feb 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Wetumpka, AL
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Uchee Creek Limbhangers, AL Banquet

Uchee Creek Limbhangers, AL Banquet

Saturday, Mar 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Seale, AL
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Bullock County Longbeards,AL

Bullock County Longbeards,AL

Friday, Mar 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Union Springs, AL
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Chambers County Longbeards,AL

Chambers County Longbeards,AL

Friday, Mar 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Valley, AL
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