Let’s Come Together and Vote for the Outdoors

It’s voting season. But these races won’t be laden with controversy.

Blue Ridge Outdoors needs your help picking the Best of the Blue Ridge in a number of categories.

And since we are all still feeling great from a wonderful weekend at GO Fest, share some love for the outdoors festival by voting for it as best festival. You can vote once per day now through Oct. 31.

Don’t stop there. Plenty of other regional favorites need your votes as well.

Events

Blue Ridge Marathon

• Running Race: Blue Ridge Marathon
• Bike Race: Virginia’s Blue Ridge Downtown Twilight Criterium
• Climbing Event: Big Lick Showdown at River Rock
• Triathlon: Off the Rails
• Adventure Race: Wild Gear Chase
• Festival: GO Outside Festival
• Rowdiest Outdoor Event: GO Outside Festival
• Toughest Race or Event: Blue Ridge Marathon
• Costumed Event: Superhero Race

Destinations

Carvins Cove

• A.T. Section: McAfee Knob or Tinker Cliffs
• Swimming Hole: Roaring Run
• Running Trail: Mill Mountain
• Campground: Douthat State Park
• Biking Trail: Carvins Cove
• Urban Park: Mill Mountain Park
• SUP Spot: James River, Carvins Cove, or Smith Mountain Lake
• Fly Fishing River: Jackson River
• Flatwater: James River
• Waterfall: Crabtree Falls
• Kid-Friendly Outdoor Destination: Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing
• Place for Outdoor Singles to Live: Roanoke
• Place to Raise an Outdoor Family: Roanoke
• Place to Play Hooky from Work: Roanoke River Greenway

Businesses

Roanoke Mountain Adventures

• Best Outdoor Company to Work For: Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing
• Outdoor Shop: Walkabout Outfitter, Roanoke Mountain Adventures, or Backcountry Ski & Sports
• Running Store: Fleet Feet Sports
• Bike Shop: Underdog Bikes or East Coasters
• Fly Fishing Outfitter: Orvis
• Climbing Gym: River Rock
• Yoga Studio: Uttara
• Zip Line: Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing
• Farmers Market: LEAP Grandin Village or Roanoke City Market
• Up and Coming Outdoor Business: Roanoke Mountain Adventures

People

Gordon Wadsworth

• Instagram Account: Sam Dean
• Local/Regional Athlete: Gordon Wadsworth or Jay Reese
• A.T. Thru Hiker: Kathryn Herndon
• Inspiring Outdoor Person: Pete Eshelman or Marion Childress
• Photographer: Sam Dean or Molly Hagan
• Bike Mechanic: Chris Heslin

Food and Drink

• Best Burger: Jack Brown’s
• Best BBQ: The Lick BBQ & Company
• Best Ice Cream: Pop’s Ice Cream and Soda Bar or Hits Frozen Treats
• Best Craft Brewery: Parkway Brewing
• Restaurant: Local Roots
• Best Farm to Table Restaurant: Local Roots
• Best Vegetarian Restaurant: Happy Belly Deli or Firefly Fare
• Breakfast: Scratch Biscuit
• Post Adventure Hangout: Parkway Brewing
• Late Night Eats: Texas Tavern
• Bar: Wasena City Taproom and Grill or Parkway Brewing
• Coffee Shop: Sweet Donkey