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Friday, July 3rd, 2009
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Happy 4th of July

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

I wish everybody a happy and safe 4th of July celebration. Be safe when your traveling.

Steve

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1998+ Toyota Land Cruiser Ring & Pinions – Another Industry 1st!

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

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Nitro Gear & Axle strives to develop new applications & ratios for many vehicles, not just the popular ones. Nitro now offers the industry’s first 4.88 ratio Ring & Pinions to suit Toyotas 1998 & Newer Land
cruiser rear 9.5″ differential. At Nitro we understand that you depend on your Landcruiser, and due to our stringent testing and state of the art manufacturing process, you can depend on our latest application. Computer controlled machining, heat treating and lapping processes ensure a strong, quiet running and installer-friendly Ring & Pinion.

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winthrop/harts pass

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
Can we get someone who is familliar with this area to setup and lead a trip over there in july or maybe Aug? we will be gone to oregon (Umpqua river) the first week in Aug, but other than that any time would bew great!!

We need some group trips In washing ton this summer. Jerry, you have said you might be leading some trips in central Wa this summer. Whats on your adjenda?

LETS DO SUMPIN!!!!!!!!!!

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Mid-Columbia National Wildlife Refuges Issue Fire Prevention Order

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Contact: Chris Schulte, (509) 546-8330

Due to extremely dry conditions, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has imposed a complete ban on activities likely to start a fire on refuges in the Mid-Columbia. Included in the order are the Hanford Reach National Monument and Columbia, Cold Springs, Conboy Lake, McKay Creek, McNary, Toppenish and Umatilla National Wildlife Refuges. Building any fire, including the use of charcoal briquettes and cooking stoves, is prohibited. Also banned are fireworks, smoking outside of an enclosed vehicle, and operation of any motor without an approved and working spark arrester.

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Social Networking Update

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

To keep up with the times, this is the current list of social networking sites you can associate with Pacific Northwest Backroad Adventures:

If you’re a member of any of the above social networking sites, stop by our profile and add us as a friend.

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Fire Prevention for 4th of July Weekend

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
Fireworks are prohibited on all federal and state-protected lands.Spring rains and warming temperatures have produced abundant grasses and shrubs. Even though the rains have continued in recent days, it will take only a few hours of sunny weather, wind and warm temperatures to cure and dry this heavy fine fuel load. People should be very cautious with campfires, debris burning, and choose parking areas that are clear of dry grasses and other flammable materials.

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Public Meetings Set to Discuss Proposed Transmission Line in the North Steens Mountai

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
Four public scoping meetings to discuss the proposed construction of a transmission line in the north Steens Mountain area are set for the end of July in Diamond, Frenchglen, Burns, and Bend, Oregon. The proposed 29-mile long transmission line would cross Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and private lands.

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Painting and Drawing Workshop to be Held at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
NEWPORT, OR — Pacific Northwest artist Erik Sandgren will hold a painting and drawing workshop at the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area on September 10 to 12, 2009. Mr. Sandgren regularly exhibits prints and paintings throughout the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere. His paintings involve both plein-air and studio compositions based on the fundamental themes and imagery of water, earth, sky, and figures in the landscape. The natural beauty and drama of Yaquina Head set the perfect stage for workshop participants to learn from Erik Sandgren.

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ARB Nissan Frontier & Pathfinder Winch Bar

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

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Nissan Frontier & Pathfinder Owners, Your Time Has Come

Seattle, June 30/ ARB 4×4 Accessories/ — Nissan Frontier and Pathfinder owners, your time has finally come. ARB 4×4 Accessories, manufacturer of purpose engineered 4×4 parts, distributed worldwide, is proud to announce the release of the Nissan Frontier and Pathfinder ARB combination winch bar.

ARB Nissan Frontier & Pathfinder Winch Bar ARB Nissan Frontier & Pathfinder Winch Bar

Manufactured from high quality steel then finished in a durable satin black powder coat finish, the ARB Combination Bar to suit the Nissan Frontier and Pathfinder is built to withstand the rigors of off-road driving. Offering significantly better protection than the OEM bumper, the ARB combination bar also features Hi-Lift jacking points integrated into the pan, and fully engineered mounting system suitable for Warn 8000/9000/9500 low mount winch models. Featuring mounts for driving lights and pendant style fog lights, the bar also includes antenna mounts, and can be finished off with integrated ARB fog lights in the wings for a truly integrated finish.

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