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Sports & Recreation Radio Show - Weightlifting, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Hot Air Balloons, Golf &  Motor Racing!
SouthwestBlend.com editors Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith will air a special ‘Sports & Recreation’ Online Radio Show which will air live from 11am-1pm (PST), on Friday, July 18, 2008.
Featured Guests include weightlifting powerhouse Melanie Roach who is on her way to the Beijing Olympics; Kim Lipker - author of Day & Overnight Hikes: Rocky Mountain National Park; Steve Earle of General Racing Ltd., and the event founder and organizer for the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races; Erica Leap from the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®; Skye Kraft – author ‘Mountain Bike San Francisco & The Bay Area’; and Joe Wisocki – General Manager for the new Ridge Creek Dinuba Golf Club in Central California. Find out more about our Featured Guests & Listen to the Live Show.

Olympic contender Melanie RoachWeightlifting Powerhouse Melanie Roach Achieves Olympic Dream - As one of the strongest women on the planet it's no wonder that Roach has gotten so far. After suffering the agony of a serious spine injury that prevented her from participating in 2000 games in Sydney, her journey to the Olympics is particularly astounding. Read more about Weightlifter Melanie Roach.


 

Albuquerque International Balloon FiestaAlbuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® – Boasting over 750 hot air balloons, this 9 day Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival & Race in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the largest balloon festival in the world, and is considered the most photographed event in the world. Read more about the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®.



 

35th Anniversary Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races35th Anniversary Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races - To commemorate the event, a variety of featured marques from the past 34 Monterey Historic races will be recognized during the weekend of exciting and highly competitive races; and legendary driver Mario Andretti will be the official guest of honor. Read more about the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races.

Mountain Bike San Francisco & the Bay Area by Skye Kraft

Mountain Bike San Francisco & The Bay Area - From mountain biking’s origins on Mount Tamalpais, to the mountain biker-inspired trail systems in many of the region’s parks, the San Francisco Bay Area has a wealth of terrain to explore. In this book, passionate cyclist Skye Kraft has selected 40 different rides to enjoy. Read more about Mountain Bike San Francisco & The Bay Area.




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Marilee Strech, Crossroads Tresures, Santa Ysabel, CAFor Marilee's Rockhound Report of the Month, please click here.
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Royston Mine, Tonopah, NevadaRock Hound Report - Tonopah, Nevada: Marilee Strech explores Tonopah, Nevada, home of the Royston Turquoise Mine, Read more.

Cool Summer Horse Rides on the Pacific Crest Trail – Borrego Springs, CA: This summer, Smoke Tree Arabian Ranch is offering cool early morning horse rides and day rides in the mountains on the Pacific Crest Trail. Experience the whispering in the desert, followed by a scenic personal trail ride through flowering desert willows. Just a great time to experience peace and harmony in the Anza Borrego Desert. Read more.

Day & Overnight Hikes: Rocky Mountain National Park - Choosing hikes from the 359 miles of hiking trails and 200 backcountry sites found in the Rocky Mountain National Park is a major mission. This new book by Kim Lipker helps hikers and vacationers discover the best the Park has to offer and get on the trail faster. Read more about Day & Overnight Hikes: Rocky Mountain National Park.

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