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Weekend Update - OUTSIDE!
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What's my recommendation?
 Are you comfortable using a compass and reading a topographical
map? The Odyssey Land Navigation Clinic is a must for anyone who spends
time exploring the outdoors. This one-day course (Saturday) will teach
you everything you need to know. Can't make it this Saturday, their next course is December 12. Learn more >>>
- Got Kids? Join KIVA (Kids In the Valley Adventuring) on Saturday for their annual hike to the top of the Peaks of Otter. Learn more >>>
Go Explore!Over the next few weeks we will introduce the Top 10 Mountain Biking
trails in the Roanoke Region. Each week we will share a new mountain bike trail. We'll include directions to the trail, a map of
the trail, a short description of it and places to visit near the trail
when you are done with your ride.
This week's trail is the Explore Park situated along the Roanoke River Gorge, offering both IMBA certified
mountain bike trails and access to hundreds of miles of the Blue Ridge
Parkway.. -
Carvins Cove
- Poverty Creek
- New River Trail
- Huckleberry Trail
- Explore Park
- Earlier this fall we compiled a list of the Top 10 Hikes in the Roanoke Region. You can download these, and a few others, by clicking here>>>
Got an idea? Send it to pete@roanoke.orgGet OUTSIDE!Pete (friend me on Facebook)
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8 Dirtbag Dinners
Need ideas for what to cook out on a hiking trail? There are eight
simple meals you can make yourself in the great outdoors with minimal
time and effort, according to Backpacker.com.
There's the basic mac 'n' cheese dish, with tuna thrown in. And if you
want to get exotic, there's the Poor Man's Pad Thai, which is basically
Ramen with scoops of peanut butter. Check out the rest of the recipes
below.
 1. Tuna Mac (serves 2-3)
Cook 1 box of macaroni. Stir in cheese powder. Add 1 packet of tuna. (Note: Shells & cheese are encouraged.) 2. Poor Man's Pad Thai (serves 2)
Cook 1 packet Asian-flavored ramen noodles. Stir in 2 tablespoons peanut butter. 3. Pesto Pasta (serves 2)
Cook 8 ounces of your pasta of choice. Stir in 2 ounces of pesto
and 1 packet of pink salmon. (Note: Do NOT attempt to pack the pesto in
a zip-top bag. You will regret it.) Read the rest of the Dirtbag Dinners Here>>> |
Fun Facts
If every American Family wrapped just three presents in re-used
materials during the winter holidays, it would save enough paper to
cover nearly 50,000 football fields.
- Standford University Recycling Center
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Forestry Department Selling Trees Online
The Virginia Department of Forestry's online tree seedling store is open.  The department has expanded its annual offerings to include seedlings in bundles of 10 and 25. The smallest quantity previously available was 50. Each year, the state's two tree nurseries grow and sell 24 million bareroot seedlings.
For more information, please visit: www.dof.virginia.gov.
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Viewshed Planting on Parkway- Nov. 13
The Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway are eagerly preparing for their upcoming fall viewshed planting.
 What is a viewshed you ask? Picture yourself standing on the Parkway
at one of the many beautiful overlooks. If you were to look at all 360
degrees around you, you would have just witnessed your viewshed!
One of the FRIENDS main goals is to protect this viewshed.
Therefore, FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway hold two viewshed
plantings a year.
The
spring planting utilizes seedlings. The upcoming fall planting will
utilize ball and burlap trees. These are more mature, substantial trees.
If you would like to join and help preserve the Parkway's views, please contact Coordinator of Programs Kristen Gillespie.
For more information about this upcoming work day, or for
information about joining the Roanoke Chapter, please contact Chapter
Co-Chair, Regina Desper. Get more information Here>>>
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Things you'll find on the Roanoke Outside Blog Buy 1 Fleece, Get 1 50% OFF - Fun Facts - 8 Dirtbag Dinners - Forestry Department Selling Trees Online - VIDEOS - Free Giveaway-a-Day - Aquapac Waterproof Backpack- Gear Review - TOWN OF BLACKSBURG SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT FOR BIKE ROUTE DESIGNATION-GEAR REVIEWS |
Upcoming events to keep your eye oN
Visit The RoanokeOutside.com Calendar of Events for details on these upcoming events! - Weekly bike rides throughout Roanoke & NRV Valleys
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Backyard Birding 11/19 -
Chessie Nature Trail Hike 11/19 -
Star City Half Marathon 11/21 -
Harkening Hill Hike 11/21 -
Flat Top Mountain 11/22 -
Drumstick Dash 11/26 -
Douthat State Park Hike 11/29 -
Catawba Mountain (Rt 311) to Sawtooth (Rt 785) Hike 11/29 -
KIVA Play at Lakewood Park 11/29 -
V-ORG 2009 Outdoor Professionals Conference 12/4-6 -
Catawba Mountain (Rt 311) to McAfee Knob hike 12/6 -
Wilson Mountain/Sprouts Run Loop hike 12/6 -
2009 Jingle Bell Run/WalkŪ Roanoke, VA 12/12 -
Hoop Hole, Upper Loop hike 12/20 -
Apple Orchard Falls, Cornelius Creek Loop hike 12/20 -
Sea Kayaking Trip 2/5 -
Tour of Virginia cycling event 4/22-25 Blue Ridge Marathon (full & half) 4/24
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Facebook Fan Page
We hope that by now your a member of the Roanoke Outside Facebook group, but don't forget to help support and promote the Roanoke Region of Virginia as a great place to visit, work, live and play. Join our Roanoke Facebook Fan Page.
The fan page includes breaking news about the region such as, press releases, announcements, new businesses, profiles of local shakers and movers, and more. You can express ideas and opinions about different articles, topics and stories that are posted and benefit from prize drawings, special offers and information about surrounding businesses.
Become a fan here and start interacting!
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