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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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Paddle Your Way To See The Best Fall Colors

Paddle Your Way To See The Best Fall Colors

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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 Rhode Island

Take to the water this weekend! Float along a river or try to catch some waves along the ocean with your paddleboard. With so much coastline and…
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6 Terrific Whitewater Parks in America

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5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Rhode Island

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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 Rhode Island

5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Rhode Island

During a hot summer day, the best place to paddle is around the Ocean State! Rhode Island is home to a variety of coves and bays, but also calm ponds…
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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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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 Bristol RI

Wickford Village Festival of Lights

Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 at 6:00pm
Updike Park
North Kingstown, RI
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Padanaram Holiday Stroll And Buoy Tree Lighting

Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 4:00pm
Padanaram Village
South Dartmouth, MA
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Holiday Craft Fair at Saint Francis Episcopal Church

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00am
Saint Francis Episcopal Church
Coventry, RI
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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00am
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County
Peace Dale, RI
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Annual OHTRA Holiday Craft Fair

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00am
Oak Hill Mobile Home Park
Taunton, MA
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