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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts 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 Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025 1 min read Getting older can be expensive Gene Marrano September 17, 2025