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PETE's PICKS What's my recommendation?
Yes I know it's still summer, but if you want to truly
experience the fall foliage you need to reserve a campsite or cabin at Douthat
State Park now.
Douthat
State Park was named one of the nation's 10 best state parks by the Outside
Family Vacation Guide. The park is on the National Register of Historic
Places and is one of the original six Virginia State Parks that opened in 1936.
It's nestled in the Alleghany Mountains and features some of Virginia's
most outstanding scenery.
More than 43 miles of trails Tent and RV camping Cabin rentals (built by the Civilian
Conservation Corps) Click
here to make a reservation
* If you deviate from this order your weekend will not pan out as you hoped. It is
crucial that you reserve a boat before inviting your friends :).
Get OUTSIDE! Pete Eshelman
Director of Outdoor Branding
Roanoke Regional
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Microfestivus VIP Ticket Winner! And guess what!!! A Surprise....
Before I announce the winner, I must say one thing... WE ARE GIVING AWAY TWO MORE VIP TICKETS NEXT WEEK!
That's right, you read that correctly. We will be picking another winner next week for two VIP  Tickets to Microfestivus! If you have already applied, no need to apply again because EVERYONE has the chance to win again next week.
Now, drum roll please..... The winner THIS WEEK of the two VIP Bracelets to Microfestivus is Ginger Perkins!
Congratulations Ginger!
Everyone remember there are over 105 different beers in the park this year! so enter below for your chance to win!
Click Here to enter to win the tickets to Microfestivus next week!
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Come Help Us!
Kiwanis
is partnering with the City and Pathfinders for Greenways to install
mileage markers on Roanoke River Greenway in Roanoke City. This Saturday
August 7 is the big day. This is a 5 mile stretch and we need many
hands to make it go lightly. Please join the volunteers, starting at
Wasena Park at 7:00 am.
Park in large lot off of Winchester Ave. Assemble at the picnic shelter.
Wear old clothes and gloves.
Bring Shovels, Rakes, Post hole diggers, Levels, Pry bars, tape measure, Buckets and Gloves.
Tasks:
We will be removing debris from pre-drilled holes every tenth of a
mile, putting posts in the ground, leveling and pouring concrete to
secure the post. There will be a demonstration of post installation,
then we will disburse in teams to designated locations to begin the
work.
Hope you can help.
Have Questions?
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Giant Waterproof Backpack - Gear Review
It
is obscenely huge. It fastens shut and watertight with a roll-top
closure. A backpack harness system lets you strap it on and hike,
ferrying immense loads through airports and down backwoods portage
trails alike.
The
SealLine Pro Packs are essentially giant vinyl duffel bags.They open
wide to reveal a capacious hold that can swallow about 7,000 cubic
inches worth of gear.
I
have used a SealLine Pro Pack on a half-dozen trips this year,
including for international travel as well as on a raft excursion where
the pack was tied to the deck. At $169.95, the handy and bombproof bag -
mine's been dubbed "Big Yellow" - has proven its worth a few times
over.
The
Pro Pack is 100 percent waterproof for terrestrial use. Rain, sleet,
snow, or dripping cargo holds are no match for the thick vinyl fabric
and roll-down top.
If you plan to use it whitewater rafting, Pro Pack manufacturer Cascade Designs (www.cascadedesigns.com) says it will withstand quick submersions and will float if dropped in the water.
The
pack has a reinforced vinyl bathtub-style bottom and tough vinyl sides.
Webbing straps cinch to tighten down the top. Durable buckles snap it
shut.
The pack's adjustable suspension system is supportive for big loads. There's a padded hip belt and a grab handle to lift the... Click Here to Read More>>>
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Program trains for green energy jobs
The
free training is for people who are employed, underemployed or jobless,
for the young, middle-aged and older. For employers too, said Randall, a
regional program specialist for the  Western Virginia Workforce Development Board.
Randall's
mission includes spreading the word about the training and, ultimately,
to connect trainees with potential employers or to help companies and
their current workers get up to speed on green building.
His
territory includes the cities of Covington, Roanoke and Salem and the
counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, Franklin and Roanoke. A
colleague handles cities and counties south of Roanoke.
Every
federally funded program needs an acronym. In this case, it is CREATES
-- Construction, Retrofitting and Energy-efficiency Assessment Training
and Employment System.
A
$3.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor funds the regional
effort, which extends south through the New River Valley to Bristol.
Christiansburg-based
Community Housing Partners was the grant recipient. Partners include
Virginia Tech, NewVA Corridor Technology Council, New River Community
College, Wytheville Community College, Virginia Western Community
College, the New River Center for Energy Research and Training, the New
River/Mount Rogers Workforce Investment Board and Randall's outfit.
Opportunities
for training range from one-day certification classes to a semester or
two of course work at participating community colleges.
Via Roanoke.com
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Breaking News - Blue Ridge Parkway
FRIENDS
of the Blue Ridge Parkway is partnering with the Blue Ridge Parkway
Association to sponsor a Blue Ridge Parkway specialty license plate in
Virginia. The plate costs $25.
Help us TODAY by applying for your Blue Ridge Parkway license plate!
To
make this plate a reality, we must receive 350 applications. After
this benchmark is reached, the state of Virginia will begin production. (read more about the specialty plate creation process)
FRIENDS
will receive a portion of the plate fee. We will then donate 100% of
those monies to the Blue Ridge Parkway. So, not only do you get a
unique plate, you're also helping to support "America's Favorite Drive",
the Blue Ridge Parkway.
We
are hoping to make this plate a reality by the 75th anniversary of the
Blue Ridge Parkway, coinciding with the Parkway's 75th Anniversary
celebration. What an anniversary gift that would be!
Applying for the Blue Ridge Parkway plate couldn't be easier, simply:
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Print the Dept. of Motor Vehicles license plate application form.
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We have checked the "Other" box and typed in Blue Ridge Parkway for you.
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Mail
the completed form, along with $25 for the Blue Ridge Parkway plate,
to: FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway, PO Box 20986, Roanoke, VA
24018.
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FRIENDS will deposit your money into our specially designated license plate bank account.
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Once the necessary 350 applications have been received, you will be notified by the DMV.
Thank
you in advance for joining our effort to make this plate a reality.
The National Park Service and FRIENDS truly appreciate it.
Have questions about the Virginia Blue Ridge Parkway specialty plate? Get answers on our Q&A page.
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Upcoming events to keep your eye oN
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Weekly bike rides throughout Roanoke & NRV Valleys
- Weekly Angler Workshops - 8/12,19, 26
- Microfestivus - 8/14
- River Fest 2010 - 8/14
- 36th Annual Focus Run - 8/14
- Fab 5K - 8/21
- Starbomb - 8/22
- Big Lick Fat Cat Classic - 8/26
- End-of-Summer Appreciation Party hosted by Roanoke Outside - 8/27
- Smith River Fest - 8/27-28
- Banff Radical Reels Film Festival/Get Outside Expo - 9/15
- Roanoke Region Adventure Tourism Workshop - 10/19
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