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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 Massachusetts

5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Massachusetts

Stand up paddleboarding—or SUP—has fast become one of the most popular leisure watersports around. With a sense of adventure, a bit of…
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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 Massachusetts

5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Massachusetts

Jet skis are the perfect small watercraft to enjoy a day on the water. They’re easy to drive, and can be operated in Massachusetts by those…
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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 Massachusetts

5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Massachusetts

Kayaking is an ever-growing sport, with people splashing through rapids and hugging the coastline’s shores. Beginner kayakers can’t…
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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 Swampscott MA

Lynn Farmers' Market

Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:00am
Lynn, MA
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Festival of Lights

Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 4:00pm
Lynn, MA
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Marblehead Farmers Market

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:00am
Marblehead, MA
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J. Barry Dwyer Red Devil Turkey Trot

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 10:00am
Chelsea High School
Chelsea, MA
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Girl Gang Craft Salem Holiday Craft Fair

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 10:00am
Shetland Park
Salem, MA
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The Calamari Sisters Sausagefest

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 8:00pm
Regent Theatre
Arlington, MA
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Lynnfield Rotary Turkey Trot 5K

Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 at 8:30am
Lynnfield Town Hall
Lynnfield, MA
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Essex Lions Club Turkey Trot

Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 at 9:00am
Essex, MA
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Wobble Before You Gobble: 5K and Kids' Dash

Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 at 10:00am
Malden, MA
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Central Square Farmers Market

Monday, Nov 25, 2024 at 12:00pm
Cambridge, MA
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