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Pete’s Pick: Become a Beginner Again

This is the time of year when we dust off our favorite gear and get ready for the next several months of playing outside. But why not shake things up a bit? I mean, we […]

5 Questions with Davey Stewards, Co-Founder and Owner of The Harvest Collective and Star City Compost

Star City Compost is the Roanoke Valley’s first permitted composting facility. They offer to pick up old food waste and other organic materials from homes, individuals, restaurants, institutions, cafeterias, and any other places that produce […]

Getting Started Guide: Mountain Biking in the Roanoke Region

No matter how advanced we are at an activity, we were all beginners once! And being new to something can be a little daunting (especially in a sport like mountain biking). With our Getting Started […]

Group Bike Rides for Every Day of the Week

May is National Bike Month, and what better way to celebrate than by joining one (or multiple) group bike rides around our beautiful Roanoke region? As the Mountain Bike Capital of the East Coast, Roanoke […]

Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Day Happening May 4

Smith Mountain Lake is called the “Lake Tahoe of the East” because of its beauty–help keep it that way this Saturday! Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake (TPISML) is happening on Saturday, May 4, and […]

McAfee Knob Shuttle Up and Running for 2024

Tackling the eight-mile loop that is McAfee Knob is no easy feat; getting to the trailhead, however, should be a breeze. Back in fall of 2023, the McAfee Knob parking lot officially closed while crews […]

More Funding for Local Outdoor Projects

Nine More Projects Earn Grants through Roanoke Outside Initiative. Since its creation, Project Outside grants have provided $175,000 to fund maintenance and development of outdoor assets and support for outdoor-related organizations and businesses in the […]

Hike Grassy Hill in Rocky Mount

If you like post-hike options – food, beer, music, etc. – then you’ll want to check out Grassy Hill Natural Area Preserve in Rocky Mount, VA. This lesser-known hike offers lots of options! Whether you’re […]

Wesley Hodges All-Inclusive Fly Fishing Weekends

Beautiful scenery, comfortable accommodations, incredible food, and killer fishing–Wesley Hodges in Botetourt County is a fly-fishing dream. Thus, it’s no surprise they’re an Orvis-endorsed fishing guide, nor is it surprising that they’ve curated Orvis All Inclusive […]

Best of the Blue Ridge Winners (Roanoke Region)

We were just perusing the Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine “Best of the Blue Ridge” awards, and the Roanoke Region took home quite a few top honors for destinations, events, businesses, and food and drinks. Thanks […]