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West Virginia

Great Family Adventure follows power couple and World Champion kayakers Emily Jackson and Nick Troutman as they travel the country in their R.V while homeschooling their two kids (Tucker, 10, and Parker, 7), paddling wild rivers, exploring hiking & bike trails, swimming in the ocean, and camping out under the stars.

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West Virginia

Great Family Adventure Episode 5 | 22m 35s | CC

Pro kayakers Nick Troutman & Emily Jackson and family set out on an adventure-filled road trip from Rock Island, Tennessee to West Virginia.

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