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Kayak Adventures—5 Warm-Weather Escapes To Try Right Now

Kayak Adventures—5 Warm-Weather Escapes To Try Right Now

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7 Colorful Canoe Trips to Try This Fall

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5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Kentucky

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6 Terrific Whitewater Parks in America

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5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Kentucky

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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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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

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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

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How to Prepare for a Canoe Camping Trip

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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

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Events Near Westport KY

Bagdad Farmers Market

Friday, Dec 20, 2024 at 11:00am
Bagdad, KY
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Hangover Classic 10 Mile and 5K

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 10:00am
Shelbyville, KY
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Kentucky Volunteer Appreciation Night

Kentucky Volunteer Appreciation Night

Saturday, Jan 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Shepherdsville, KY
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Frostbite 5k

Saturday, Jan 11, 2025 at 9:00am
Louisville, KY
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Kentuckiana Longbeards 1st Gun Bash

Kentuckiana Longbeards 1st Gun Bash

Thursday, Jan 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Utica, IN
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Time Travel 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Sunday, Jan 19, 2025 at 9:00am
The Parklands of Floyds Fork
Louisville, KY
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Shelby Trails

Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 at 9:00am
Simpsonville, KY
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