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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 Mississippi

5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Mississippi

Paddleboarding is a great way to have fun on the water without having to spend a ton of time practicing. Whether you're new to the sport or you're an…
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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 Mississippi

5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Mississippi

If you love being near the water, chances are you'll enjoy riding on a jet ski. Jet skis, also known as personal water crafts (PWC) or water…
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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

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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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 Mississippi

5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Mississippi

Mississippi is a great place for beginners to find places to kayak. Although there are certainly a few challenging whitewater areas to be found, most…
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10 Essential Pieces of Gear for Paddle-Sports Beginners

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5 Best Watersport Retailers in Mississippi

5 Best Watersport Retailers in Mississippi

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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

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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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Events Near Hattiesburg MS

Hobble Then Gobble 5 Mile and 2 Mile Walk

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Hattiesburg, MS
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McHenry Community Market Christmas Craft Festival

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 8:00am
McHenry Community Market
Mc Henry, MS
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Ducks Unlimited - Covington County Banquet- Collins

Ducks Unlimited - Covington County Banquet- Collins

Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 at 6:00pm
Collins Civic Center
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Innova Prep's Annual Christmas Festival and Band Concert

Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 3:00pm
Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center
Hattiesburg, MS
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South Mississippi Strutters Banquet

South Mississippi Strutters Banquet

Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Petal, MS
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Hattiesburg MS Banquet

Hattiesburg MS Banquet

Thursday, Feb 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Hattiesburg, MS
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Jones County, MS

Jones County, MS

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Laurel, MS
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Ducks Unlimited - South MS Sporting Clay Shoot- Poplarville

Ducks Unlimited - South MS Sporting Clay Shoot- Poplarville

Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 12:00pm
Running Creek Ranch
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