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Paddle Your Way To See The Best Fall Colors

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7 Colorful Canoe Trips to Try This Fall

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5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Michigan

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6 Terrific Whitewater Parks in America

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5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Michigan

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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

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5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Michigan

5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Michigan

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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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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 Games—3 Fun Games To Play On The Water

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5 Best Whitewater Day Trips In America

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Events Near Ottawa Lake MI

Ann Arbor Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:15am
Ann Arbor, MI
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Annual Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:30am
Independence Dam State Park
Defiance, OH
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Annual Dave's Turkey Chase 5k

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:30am
WTOL 11
Toledo, OH
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Annual Associated Charities Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:30am
Siena Heights University Fieldhouse
Adrian, MI
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Eastside Turkey Trot 5K

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Eastern Community YMCA
Oregon, OH
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Canton Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Summit on the Park
Canton, MI
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Ducks Unlimited - Cancelled - Western Washtenaw Bingo

Ducks Unlimited - Cancelled - Western Washtenaw Bingo

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 5:30pm
American Legion
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Michigan Psychic Fair at Prestige Banquet

Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 at 12:00pm
The Prestige Banquet Hall
Allen Park, MI
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Holiday Hustle 5K

Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 at 4:45pm
Maumee Indoor Theater
Maumee, OH
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Annual Christmas In Ida Festival

Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 at 6:00pm
Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church
Ida, MI
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Kerrytown KindleFest

Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 5:00pm
Ann Arbor Farmers Market
Ann Arbor, MI
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