Directions: Take Exit 3 off of I-81 in Bristol onto I-381 ...

1 directions : take exit 3 off of I-81 in Bristol onto I-381 for miles. I-381 becomes Commonwealth Avenue. Continue on Commonwealth Avenue for miles. Turn right on Euclid Avenue. The Krystal Hamburger is located on the left shortly after you have crossed the railroad tracks. Qualifies for AVA Special Programs: Artistic Heritage, Baseball Walks, Firehouses, Forts of the United states , Historic Churches, Honoring Law Enforcement, Museums, Veteran Memorials General Event Information Sanctioned: All events in this brochure are sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association (AVA), a member of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV). Disclaimer: The American Volkssport Association, East Tennessee Wanders, Virginia Vagabonds, and Virginia Volkssport Association are not liable for accidents, thefts, and/or material damage. Every effort will be made to make these safe and enjoyable events.

2 Distances: 5/10 kilometers for all three events. Eligibility: All are welcome. Everyone must register and sign the insurance waiver at the start, fill out and carry a start card and turn it in upon completing the walk. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Fees: There is no charge to participate. If you have IVV Books, the fee for IVV credit is $ per event. Award and IVV credit is $ The award is a 3-3/4" x 3-1/2 , 100% embroidered patch as depicted on the front page. This award is available at ONLY the Tennessee Only 20 awards will be available at the Tennessee event. These will be available to the first 20 who register. Additional patches will be ordered after the walk if they are available from AVA. No refunds. Pre-registration is for the Tennessee walk only. There is no pre-registration for the Virginia walks. Conditions: These events will be held regardless of the weather, except in the event of a local, state or national emergency.

3 Carry water regardless of weather conditions. IVV Books and New Walker packets [fee - $ ea] will be available at all events Refreshments: Water and hard candy will be available at the start/finish and checkpoints. For Additional Information contact the POC for each event. Tennessee/Virginia Walking Weekend October 8 - 10, 2011 COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND Kingsport, TN (SE 11/90063) - October 8 Damascus, VA (AT 11/90085) - October 9 Bristol , VA (AT 11/90086) - October 10 A AWARD FOR TENNESSEE EVENT ONLY Saturday, October 8, 2011 Walk hosted by East Tennessee Wanderers (AVA #948) Kingsport, TN Contact:, David or Mindy Bonewitz 865-984-1513, email: Start Point: Shelter 1, warriors ' path State park ,490 Hemlock Road, Kingsport, TN Start Time: 8:30 am - noon; finish by 4:00 Trail Description: Rated 3+. warriors ' path was once a pathway for Native Americans and early settlers.

4 Today the park trails are a perfect way to get close to the park 's forests, streams, meadows, and shores. directions : warriors path State park is located 2 miles southeast of Kingsport, TN, and is accessible via State Route 36 From Interstate 81, take exit 59 (State Route 36 - Fort Henry Drive). Go north miles to Hemlock Road. Turn right and continue miles to the park entrance. Follow the signs to Duck Island. The start point is at Shelter 1 at the top of the hill next to the large parking lot. Qualifies for AVA Special Programs: NONE. Miscellaneous: parking is available in a large lot just down from the Start/Finish point. Water and restrooms are available at the Start/Finish point. Start/Finish point is at a pavilion, and food and drink will be available at family-friendly prices. Please do not litter and smoke only where permitted. Trail is not suitable for wheelchairs, baby strollers, wagons, etc.

5 Pets are permitted, but only on a leash. Camping is available at warriors path State park for tents and RVs on a first-come basis. PRE-REGISTRATION FOR TENNESSEE EVENT ONLY Mail check not later than October 1, 2011 - payable to: East Tennessee Wanderers, 2837 Channel harbor Road, Louisville, TN 37777. Sunday, October 9, 2011 Walk hosted by Virginia Vagabonds Damascus, VA Contact: Sam Tollett 757-766-3065, email: Start Point: Damascus Town park , Water Street, Damascus VA Start Time: 8 to 11 am, finish by 2 pm Trail Description: Trail rating: 1. This walk will be along trails (Appalachian and Virginia Creeper), as well as through the town of Damascus. Damascus is considered a trail town because so many trail are in the local area. directions : From I-81, near Abingdon, take exit 19, US 58. Turn East on US 58. Follow US 58 East to Damascus. Turn right on Beaver Dam Avenue.

6 Turn left on Water Street. Turn right on Wilson Street to the parking lot. Qualifies for AVA Special Programs: Firehouses, Grist Mills, Historic Churches, Honoring Law Enforcement, Veteran Memorials, Walking America's Trails Monday, October 10, 2011 Walk hosted by Virginia Volkssport Association Bristol , VA Contact: Annette Tollett 757-766-3065, email: Start Point: Krystal Hamburgers, 1400-1/2 Euclid Avenue, Bristol , VA Start Time: 8 am to 11 am, finish by 2 pm Trail Description: Trail rating: 1+. The trail will be mostly on city streets in the City of Bristol , VA/TN. The trail will take you thru a very nice neighborhood and then thru downtown where you will go thru a nice park , by the fire and police departments, by the location of Fort Shelby, and two murals (one about country music and one about racing). Bristol is considered to be the "Birthplace of Country Music" according to a resolution passed by the US Congress in 1998 for its contributions to early country music recordings and influence.

7 In 1927 Ralph Peer of Victor Records began recording local musicians in Bristol to attempt to capture the local sound of traditional 'folk' music of the region. One of these local sounds was created by the Carter family. The Carter Family got their start on July 31, 1927, when Carter and his family journeyed from Maces Spring, Virginia, to Bristol , Tennessee, to audition for record producer Ralph Peer who was seeking new talent for the relatively embryonic recording industry. They received $50 for each song they recorded. Name Award $ Credit $ Total Address_____City/State_____ Evening phone: _____ Zip Code_____ MAP SHOWING ALL THR EE WALKS: KINGSPORT TN MAP: DAMASCUS VA MAP: Bristol VA MAP.