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PETE's PICKS
What's my recommendation?
Saturday is National Wildlife Federation Backyard
Campout day! Do you remember your first camp fire, roasting marshmallows, or sleeping in your first tent? The Great American Backyard Campout is a simple way to stay connected with nature and create lasting memories. Get started by planning your own backyard campout right now. Register today and you'll have access to fun family activities, delicious healthy
recipes and campfire favorites! If you are looking for a place to go camping, check out our list of local campsites.
On Sunday head to downtown Roanoke for Ciclovia. During Ciclovía, Roanoke Citizens have the opportunity to get out in the streets and try different physical activities with their families, like, aerobics, hula hooping, or just relax, shop/dine in downtown, sit by the market street and enjoy the day. It's a great people-watching opportunity!
Get OUTSIDE! Pete Eshelman
Director of Outdoor Branding
Roanoke Regional
Partnership
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Countdown to Gear Junkie Treasure Hunt  16 days - a little over two weeks - to go!
Gear Junkie's "Treasure Hunt: Roanoke" event is fast approaching,
and the field is filling up!
The Treasure Hunt is a "$40,000+ gear
extravaganza" happening at Explore Park, on July 11. Join Roanoke
Outside and the Gear Junkie team for a gear hunt the likes of which have
never before been seen in the world outdoors.
Everyone who enters will walk away with
something - we guarantee it! Items include: tents, backpacks, jackets,
shoes, GPS, hydration packs, watches, knives, headlamps, sleeping bags,
stoves, sunglasses, hammocks, car racks, and more.
Still not clear on what this
entails?
There are two categories to choose from:
beginner or advanced. If you can read and follow a simple trail map you
can enter the beginner category. You don't need to be able to use a
compass...just follow the map. You have two hours to visit as many
checkpoints as you can. Each checkpoint is worth a certain amount of
points. The harder the checkpoint is to reach the more points it is
worth
When you are done you add up your points
and then visit the onsite outdoor store where you can redeem your points
for gear.
More details and registration forms are
here: http://gearjunkie.com/treasure-hunt-roanoke.
Use the promo code "Roanoke"
to get $5 off your entry.
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Group Endorses Windfarm on Poor Mtn.  A Roanoke Valley nonprofit organization
that promotes energy conservation and the reduction of carbon emissions
has endorsed a controversial windmill farm on Poor Mountain. The Roanoke Valley Cool Cities Coalition says the turbines would be cleaner than
burning coal.
The Chicago-based Invenergy company proposes to place 15 to 18
windmills standing some 440 feet high on the ridgeline near the Bent
Mountain community. The Roanoke Valley Cool Cities Coalition board of directors unanimously
endorsed the plan earlier this month. Diana Christopulos, the
coalition's principal officer, said Monday that while her organization
has given away thousands of fluorescent light bulbs in recent years, "we
know that can't solve the whole problem. ... We have to use clean,
renewable energy."
Read the full story
by Roanoke Times reporter Cody Lowe, and share your comments/thoughts here. |
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Independence Day Three Race Weekend
What are your plans for July 4th weekend? 
If you don't have plans yet then take a
moment to learn more about the ID3
Races. Grab a bite to eat, shop, pick up some produce from the Farmers Market, or
just browse the streets of downtown Roanoke while watching a fast pace
cycling event. Think your eyes can keep up with the participants? This
is an event you do not want to miss!
Each day involves a unique cycling event.
On Saturday riders are timed as they race UP Mill Mountain. And on
Sunday and Monday cyclists will be speeding their way through the
streets of downtown Roanoke. Optimal viewing (and eating) can be found
right in front of the Texas
Tavern.
Volunteers are Needed!
Roanoke Outside will give you a free water bottle if you volunteer. Email us and we'll put you in touch with the volunteer coordinator who
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Perfect Ending to a Carefree Weekend The Roanoke Mountain Music Program puts on
weekly performances every Sunday at the Roanoke Mountain Campground. 
Bring your blanket or lawn chair and
experience a variety of old-time,
bluegrass, country ballads, Celtic and different sounds of music
throughout the season. This weekend, the traditional Blue Ridge Mountain band Judy, Henry and Jack will be
performing from 7 to 8 p.m. Known for their traditional songs, Judy, Henry, and Jack, present a show
filled with all of the tragedy and comedy that music can offer. Click here for more information on upcoming bands A concert like
this will be the perfect ending to a relaxing weekend! Map Directions to Roanoke Mountain Campground. |
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Upcoming events to keep your eye oN
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Weekly bike rides throughout Roanoke & NRV Valleys
- ID3 Cycling Event - 7/3-5
- Alleghany Gran Fondo - 7/10
- Bicycling and Barbeque - 7/10
- The 6th annual "Horse and Hound" Wine Festival - 7/10
- Gear Junkie Treasure Hunt - 7/11
- Down By The River Music Festival - 7/11
- Coventry Commonwealth Games Athlete Tailgate Party & Opening Ceremonies - 7/15
- Roanoke Mountain Bike Challenge - 7/17-18
- Odyssey Adventure Race - 7/24
- Six Hours of Dirty Dawg - 7/24
- Touch a Truck - 7/31
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