Note: Creek is the name by which the Muscogee people were known to English settlers prior to their forcible removal to Indian Territory. Present-day members of this nation live under the name Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
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Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 27 June 2024
Just outside of Conifer, intersecting trails make a loop that, depending on the time of year and conditions, might include a creek crossing near the end.
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 13 June 2024
Smallmouth can be found in everything from small creeks to mighty rivers, to neighborhood lakes, to vast impoundments.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 May 2024
Inline spinners like Rooster Tails are also among the best bass lures for creeks.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 23 May 2024
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“Creek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creek. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
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