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The Annual SAWA Lumberjack Meet
The Cradle of Forestry Historic Site prepares to host members of the South Atlantic Woodsmen's Association (SAWA) for another exciting year of lumberjack competition.
Sponsored by Stihl, Inc. and the SAWA, visitors can cheer as
professional lumberjacks compete in six events. Some of the events include: Underhand and Standing Block Chops, Two Man, Jack and Jill, and Single Handed Sawing.
The event will take place on June 23, 2007 between 12:00pm and 3:00pm at the Cradle of Forestry Historic Site. Admission for this event is $6.00 for ages 16 and older; youth 15 and under and Federal Interagency and Golden Passport holders are admitted for ½ price on this special day. ($3.00) For more information call 828-877-3130 or go to www.cradleofforestry.org.
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Beartree Recreation Area holds it's annual
Kids' Derby Day!
May 5th, 2007 was the Annual Kids' Derby Day at the Beartree Recreation Area in Damascus, VA. Operated by the CFIA, Beartree is located within the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area on the George Washington / Jefferson National Forests. Within Beartree is a 14 acre lake great for water activities, such as fishing.
Which makes it a great spot for the Annual Kids' Derby Day where children are invited to come try their hand with "hook, line, and sinker"!. The USDA Forest Service hosts this event.
This year, we had about 50 participants...and Smokey Bear even
visited and gave out the awards! Prizes were awarded for the three
biggest fish caught: a 14 3/4 inch rainbow trout that weighed in at 1
lb. 2 1/2 oz. took first prize. We also had a "casting" contest in
which the 3 who were closest to the target got prizes.
It was a little rainy that day, but it didn't dampen the spirits of our littlest fisher people. A great time was had by all!
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