APtravelnews-Friday 13th, –Port St Lucie, FL-Each week on Friday we like to share a few images we make as we continually “Stop to Smell the Roses.” We hope you enjoy them and look forward to you commenting below!
APtravelnews-News Release from Waynesville, N.C-3/12/15—When Anna Smathers, Communications Manager for beautiful Haywood County, N.C. to tell me about her joy in having, after months of behind the scenes planning and coordinating, the North Carolina Amateur Sports organization and Cycle North Carolina recently announced that the Town of Waynesville has been named as the starting host town for the 2015 “Mountains to Coast” Bicycle Tour in September. The organization made the official announcement on Sunday, March 8 at the opening reception of the North Carolina Governors Conference on Tourism in Pinehurst, NC. All participating municipalities and communities were announced and Waynesville received the distinguished title as the starting host town for the ride. “We are honored and excited to be selected as the host/start city for the event this year. The tour will allow the 1000+ participants and their families to enjoy the mountains and scenic beauty of the area, and while they are here, gives Waynesville the opportunity to showcase its hospitality and charm,” said Marcy O’Neil, Town Manager for Waynesville.
Waynesville will serve as base camp for the initial kick-off and starting point for the cross state ride. Participants are planned to arrive Saturday, September 26 or even earlier and will have free time to enjoy the local area. They will begin their journey on Sunday, September 27 and travel 55 miles to neighboring Hendersonville, where they will spend the night before continuing on to Shelby.The “Mountains to Coast” ride provides participants with just enough introductions to each community to entice them to bring their families back for longer visits including vacations.
This event will bring One to two-night stays from 900+ participants, plus more than 4.6 million media/print impressions. ($250,000 value) benefits to the many communities that this event will be an Introduction of communities to participants throughout North Carolina, the U.S. and other countries. Additional revenues from concessions, catering, hotel stays, dining, shopping, attraction visits, etc. will accrue to participating businesses in this area of N.C.
The “Mountains to Coast” tour is major step in the right direction to grow this specific tourism market in Haywood County,” said Lynn Collins, Executive Director of the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority. For more information on the event, visit http://cnc.ncsports.org/.
Along with its picturesque beauty, Haywood County and its five towns of Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Lake Junaluska, Canton and Clyde offer year round activities and events centered around food, heritage, music, art and the outdoors. No matter what experience you choose, N.C. guarantees you will always experience Authentic Appalachian, Pure & Simple! For more information visit www.visitncsmokies.com or contact the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority at 800-334-9036. Note* Barb and I spent a week in this area and it was the best trip ever!!!!
To download a PDF click here: 2015 Cycle North Carolina “Mountains to Coast” Ride Announces Waynesville as the Starting Host Town
APtravelnews-New Product report-3/10/15–I always loved taking a “snap-shot” with my camera and now here comes a Snap Shot for my/your 12-gauge shotgun! No tools, just snap this baby on and you have an enhanced view down barrel of your trap and skeet shots, duck and goose quarry and rabbit on the run shots.
I’ve used it and it works-period! It works alone or enhances your existing sight system. You can enlarge your sight picture by sliding the unit back on the barrel ,and the thing comes off with a snap, but I’m leaving it on for good!Love this sight enhancer! The item is distributed by EZ Access Gear , LLC from Black Creek, Wisc. go: WWW.ezaccessgear.com phone 920-609-7995
APtravelnews-Port St Lucie, West, FL.-Today we were made aware of a great free program called 2-1-1 Helpline! The Palm Beach/Treasure Coast representative told a crowd of 200-Kings Isle residents that just by calling 2-1-1 when you don’t know where to turn, can be a lifeline to anyone unsure of about anything and needs answers.Besides being a free resource 211 live, trained folks can be asked about physical and mental health issues, basic human needs, such as food, emergency shelter, etc. and offers employment support, support for children, youth and family issues, as well as support for older Americans in the areas of senior meals, centers, home health care, transportation and volunteer opportunities. Visit them at: www.211treasurecoast.org. Call 211 and get answers to almost every question. This is a community accredited helpline and crisis hotline center. Specialists offer and support for teens, guidance for adults, caregivers, families, professionals, who can find the services they need. Free. Confidential. Available 24 hours a day, 7-days a week!
