GRAB & GO and Volunteer Outside RoanokeOutside.com launched a few weeks ago and as part of our mission to spread the word about how incredible the Roanoke, VA region is for outdoor enthusiasts we'll highlight a few parts of the website. - Grab & Go - We recently added a section that is designed to make it easier to get outside and explore new areas. The Grab & Go section is found within the Outdoor Trip Ideas section. Here you can choose and adventure, print it out, and hit the trail. Each option includes some suggested activities that you can "add on" to make your experience even better - such as visiting "Roanoke's Millionaires Club".
- Volunteer Outside - Who knew you had so many options to volunteer. Set aside a weekend, get your friends and family together, and volunteer with one of these great organizations. They work tirelessly to make our outdoors even better.
Want to help make it even better? Here are a few things you can do while you are exploring the site: We welcome your comments, observations, and suggestions! It is people like you that are helping make Roanoke one of the best outdoor towns around. Get Outside!  Pete Eshelman Director of Outdoor Branding Roanoke Regional Partnership
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pete's picks
What's my recommendation?
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On Friday- If you've never experienced StarBombing you need to - and now's your chance. Click here for details on this Starbomb. To learn more about StarBombing click here. Not sure if it will happen in the snow, but I think it would be even better in the snow.
- On Saturday - Grab a sled, or some type of sliding device, and find the nearest hill. The snow should be great.
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Tuesday- Dust off your bike and join local riders for the Tuesday Night Beer Ride. It's open to all and strictly for fun. Note - you have the beer AFTER the ride. Or, you can skip the ride and just wait at the bar for everyone to return - either way you're in good company.
Got an idea? Send it to pete@roanoke.org Get OUTSIDE!Pete (friend me on Facebook)
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Give the Trails A Break - stay off for a while 
Some trails drain better than others, and thus fair better during wet conditions. Local trail builders have told us that the Mill Mountain trails tend to drain fairly well.
A good rule of thumb is - if the trail is pooling water, thick with mud, and/or you have a burning desire to walk off trail and around the mess, then you shouldn't be on the trail.
RoanokeOutside.com has a newly created "Trail Conditions" page where anyone can submit trail conditions. If you know the condition of a trail, please post it.
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Speaking of Trails
A
survey has been created to gather public perceptions of
Mill Mountain Park's trails. Roanoke Parks and Recreation wants to
provide numerous creative recreation opportunities to enhance the public
enjoyment of this park and its trails. This survey is to help them
better understand what kind of trail system the citizens and trail users
would like to have. Let your voice be heard - take the survey! |
Did you know it is the 75th Anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway 
A list of events, which may be searched by community or region or by
month, is on line at www.blueridgeparkway75.org and is updated regularly.
To date, over 400 events have been identified as part of the year-long
celebration. To see a sampling of the events and festivities read the rest of the article>>>
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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 - Group Trainer Rides & Movies every Tuesday
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Blacksburg Supercross MMX 2/6 - Intro. to Backpacking Clinic 2/9
- Build a Worm Compost Bin 2/13
- 25th Annual Blacksburg Classic 10 miler & 5K 2/20
- Camping & Hiking Skills Workshop 2/20
- Bedford MTX Championship Series Race #1 2/21
- Bedford MTX Championship Series Race #2 2/27
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Explore Your Limits (5 & 10K) 3/6 -
Montvale 5 & 10 Mile Trail Run 3/27 -
Susan G. Komen Greater Roanoke Race for the Cure 5K 4/10 -
ESPN Bassmasters Blue Ridge Brawl at SML 4/16-19 -
Mill Mountain Mayhem 10K 4/17 -
Blue Ridge Marathon (full & half) 4/24 -
Angels Race Triathlon 4/25 -
Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon - early May - Middle Mountain Momma mtn. bike race - 5/2
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Gallop 4 the Greenways 5/8 Appalachian Power Festival 5K & 10K - mid May -
Alleghany Highlands Triathlon - 5/22 - Mountains of Misery - 5/30
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Trail Nut 10K and Half Marathon 6/5 -
Fat Tire Frenzy & Bike Festival - 6/18-19 New River Valley Triathlon 7/11
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