Friends is planning a “Roanoke Mountain Funfest” Gene Marrano September 25, 2014 1 min read Saturday is National Public Lands Day – and Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Roanoke is planning a “Roanoke Mountain Funfest” this Saturday from 10 to 2… as WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Poll finds Gillespie portrayal of Warner as Obama rubber stamp not clicking with VA votersNext: BREAKING: Suspect captured in case of missing UVa student Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech student detained by ICE officers Clark Palmer July 16, 2025 1 min read Two injured during Northwest Roanoke shooting Clark Palmer July 15, 2025 1 min read Noke Van Co. literally rises from the ashes; cuts ribbon at new Riverdale home Gene Marrano July 15, 2025