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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

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5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Kentucky

5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Kentucky

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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 Kentucky

5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Kentucky

When it comes to thrilling water recreation, jet skiing is tops. Nothing beats that rush. Kentucky is home to a variety of vast, sparkling lakes…
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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 Kentucky

5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Kentucky

Whether you are just beginning to kayak or want to teach others, you can learn a lot on Kentucky waters. There are plenty of beginner-friendly,…
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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

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

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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 Salem KY

Pope County Deer Festival

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024
Golconda, IL
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Lower Town Arts And Music Festival

Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024 at 7:00pm
Dry Ground Brewing Company
Paducah, KY
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West KY FCA and Edward Jones Turkey Trot 5K/10K

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 7:30am
Downtown Paducah
Paducah, KY
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Lions Club Turkey Trot 5K

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 7:30am
Murray Central Park
Murray, KY
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Clay Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:30am
Downtown Clay
Clay, KY
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Ducks Unlimited - McCracken County Banquet

Ducks Unlimited - McCracken County Banquet

Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024 at 6:00pm
The Commonwealth Event Center
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Paducah's Downtown Homegrown Farmers' Market

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 8:00am
Paducah, KY
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Ducks Unlimited - Smilin' Mallards DU Membership Banquet - Swifton

Ducks Unlimited - Smilin' Mallards DU Membership Banquet - Swifton

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 5:30pm
Crider Flying Service
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Trigg County, KY

Trigg County, KY

Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Cadiz, KY
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Saline Valley Strutters

Saline Valley Strutters

Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Harrisburg, IL
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Calloway County Strutters Banquet

Calloway County Strutters Banquet

Thursday, Feb 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Murray, KY
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4 Rivers Longbeards

4 Rivers Longbeards

Thursday, Mar 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Paducah, KY
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