Apple Butter Celebration’s a Short Trip West
The annual event Shenandoah National Park marks the beginning of autumn and reminds us of nearby open spaces.
Apple butter, bluegrass and family fun Virginia style — that’s what’s in store for anyone who makes the trek to Skyland Resort for the 13th annual Apple Butter Celebration at Shenandoah National Park on Saturday, Sept. 22, the Autumn Equinox. “Nothing says autumn like apple butter and fall foliage,” said Helen Morton, director of sales and marketing for Shenandoah National Park lodging, which is managed by ARAMARK Parks and Destinations. “Making apple butter is an American fall tradition with the whole family pitching in. We pay homage to this spirit at the yearly Apple Butter Celebration by encouraging guests to give the pot a stir and enjoy customs of the Shenandoah region.” The celebration starts at dawn with the lighting of the fires …
The recruits are willing, the bureaucracy is stalling
11:24 am on Friday, June 29, 2012
There are about fifty odd wildland firefighter recruits that passed an academy on June 2nd but have yet to take the required physical fitness test. That means that they are not available for the fireline. The physical fitness test is scheduled for October. That means all of these recruits will 'miss out' on the entire fire season. I just want to go the fireline and give this business a shot. I … more ›