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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Guest Post by Lisa Thomas In 2018, my husband Rob Issem created and organized a bike event that would start in Harrisonburg, VA (Rock Town) and end in Roanoke, VA (Star City) dubbed The Rockstar. […]
Happy Valley Grit, the first gravel bike race to take place at Carvins Cove, is happening December 10. This is a great opportunity to try your hand at a local gravel race while catching killer […]
The 2023 Anthem GO Outside Festival filled the region with excitement for outdoor sports and community. After weathering the pandemic, challenges in the outdoor industry, and the move to a new location, Roanoke’s “best weekend […]
“Shop local” is more than a catchy phrase. For the outdoor businesses in Virginia’s Blue Ridge, it is a way of life. Did you know that for every $100 spent at a local business $68 […]
Picture this: you step into a cool stream, cast your reel into the glassy water, and let nature’s hums and chirps serenade you for a few hours. Sounds pretty amazing, right? This time of year […]
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