Weekend Update - OUTSIDE!
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Pete's Pics
Any Day - Hike to Dragon's Tooth on the
Appalachian Trail. This 4.5 mile, round-trip hike is a classic "must
do" hike. Finish your day with a unique dining experience at the Home
Place restaurant in Catawba (another "must do"). Click Here for a map, directions, etc.
Upcoming Events to Keep Your Eye On
- Weekly happy hour float with Riders Up Outfitters on the James River
- Weekly bike rides throughout Roanoke & NRV Valleys
- Fab 5K August 15
- Land Navigation Clinic August 22
- Dressage Fun Day at Green Hill Park August 22
- Survival Weekend August 22-23 (must register by August 12)
- Xterra Triathlon August 23
- Gauley Fest - worlds largest whitewater gathering September 19
- Trail Running Rampage at Douthat State Park September 19
- The Artie Levin Memorial Ride to benefit MS Society September 26-27
- Big Lick Triathlon at Smith Mountain Lake September 26
- Middle Mountain Mama Mtn. Bike Race at Douthat State Park September 26
- Virginia 10-Miler September 26
- Banff Radical Reels Film Festival & GET OUTSIDE Expo September 30
- Poor Mountain Hill Climb October 4
- Into The Darkness 4 Mile Trail Run (at night) October 24
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Radical Reels Tickets On SALE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________  Buy your tickets for the Get Outside Expo & Banff Radical Reels Film Festival - this event will sell out! On September 30, one night only, you can see this critically acclaimed film festival
at the inaugural Get Outside Expo. From 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM meet the outdoor people,
businesses, and adventures that make your region so amazing. Then kick back and watch incredible adventure films from around
the world that will thrill and inspire you. - Learn more, watch the video trailer, and enter to win prizes at RoanokeOutside.com
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Event is at Mill Mountain Theater in downtown Roanoke. All proceeds benefit Mill Mountain Theater
- Facebook Users -see who else is attending and invite your Facebook friends
- Send an email if you are interested in displaying at the expo
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Best of the outdoors Ballot
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 Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine just launched its "Best of the Outdoors Ballot!" This is your chance to get the Roanoke Region of Virginia the recognition it deserves!
Vote for your favorite swimming hole, best bike trail, favorite section of the AT, and more - VOTE NOW!
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Want to meet other outdoor folks? Need a Group to hike with?
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Here are two outdoor social groups that allow you to meet other people and get outside!
- Meetup Roanoke Outdoor & Social Group this group seeks to bring together people from around Roanoke and the New River
Valley who are interested
in outdoor activities. They attract a wide variety of
people with varying interests and experience levels and provide a mix
of activities (hiking, backpacking, biking, climbing, kayaking,
canoeing, rafting, caving, etc.) that can be enjoyed by all. Events range from hikes to whitewater rafting to social mixers.
- Roanoke Sunday Hiking Group (on Facebook only - request to join the group).This is a group formed by "people who don't have free time on Saturdays. We seek to create a group of
friends who want to explore the world around us. Whether it is walking
in the woods, cooking out, or visiting something new and exciting, we
seek to do something other than just lay around on Sundays."
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Best Towns 2009
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 Outside Magazine just unveiled its Best Towns 2009 list and sadly Roanoke did not make the list - but that is going to change in 2010 - click here to see how you can help!
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Things you'll find on the Roanoke Outside Blog
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Spot GPS Review - Best of the outdoors ballot - Outside Magazine Best Places to Live - Outdoor Trails Sale - Simple Green Home Improvements - My Kayak Video - Artie Levin Memorial Ride - Kid
Bike Trailer Review - Bike Hero Awards - Smokey Bear turns 65 - List Weekly
Bike Rides - skateboarding videos - & More!
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