Press Releases from Reno-Tahoe http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/media/pressreleases/index.php/ Tue, 13 May 2008 02:26:43 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/images/rlt_logo.gif http://www.visitrenotahoe.com Feed provided by Reno-Tahoe. Click to visit. http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/media/pressreleases/index.php?press_release_id=71&category_id=8 2005 and 2004 World Champions Scheduled to Attend Reno-Tahoe Fri, 22 Apr 2005 00:38:00 +0100 http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/media/pressreleases/index.php?press_release_id=70&category_id=8 Schedule of weekend events now available online at www.RenoRiverFestival.com Reno-Tahoe Sat, 19 Mar 2005 01:36:00 +0100 http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/media/pressreleases/index.php?press_release_id=64&category_id=8 A recent article posted in MSNBC's Travel section named Reno as one of the world's five best big city ski destinations, touting some of North America's best-known downhill and cross-country resorts. Reno-Tahoe Tue, 11 Jan 2005 19:14:00 +0100 http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/media/pressreleases/index.php?press_release_id=51&category_id=8 The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) will initiate Nevada Passage, the first statewide adventure race and a made-for-television event May 19-24, 2005 Reno-Tahoe Tue, 05 Oct 2004 16:10:00 +0100 http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/media/pressreleases/index.php?press_release_id=12&category_id=8 The popular Tahoe Big Blue Adventure race returns this year to the North Shore of Lake Tahoe Saturday, September 11, with renewed challenges and an expanded registration. Reno-Tahoe Tue, 17 Aug 2004 06:24:00 +0100 http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/media/pressreleases/index.php?press_release_id=11&category_id=8 Kicking off the competition schedule at the inaugural Reno River Festival, northern NevadaÂ's official grand opening of the new Truckee River Whitewater Park, is a Boater Cross event designed for amateur kayakers to take to the water for the ultimate city-style race. Beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday May 15, 2004, non-professional kayakers will be timed during a preliminary race down the river with the top 32 finishers advancing to a Sunday, May 16 final round. Winner of the final heat will receive a $250 cash prize. Reno-Tahoe Mon, 26 Apr 2004 23:51:00 +0100 http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/media/pressreleases/index.php?press_release_id=5&category_id=8 There is a new outdoor attraction in Reno-Tahoe, AmericaÂ's Adventure Place, that is getting sporting enthusiasts in the mood for adventureÂ-a $1.5 million whitewater and kayak park, NevadaÂ's first kayak slalom racing course. The kayak park, located on the Truckee River in the heart of RenoÂ's bustling downtown hotel-casino and booming arts district, completed construction in November and is already attracting attention and participants to the water that started flowing in mid-September. The park is scheduled for its official grand opening in Spring 2004. Reno-Tahoe Tue, 24 Feb 2004 19:12:00 +0100 http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/media/pressreleases/index.php?press_release_id=4&category_id=8 Kennedy/Jenks Consultants with offices in both Reno and Las Vegas has won an honor award for their design of the Truckee River Whitewater Park at Wingfield for the City of Reno. The park has 11 different whitewater features and is the largest, most sophisticated whitewater park in the Western US. The project improved public health and safety by removing vertical concrete walls an replacing them with rock terraced bank access. Design and construction of the complex park required application of exacting engineering specifications to accurately place 6 foot diameter, 7 ton boulders. Reno-Tahoe Tue, 24 Feb 2004 19:08:00 +0100