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Weekend Update
Pete's Pick
Build a Trail, A.T Border Patrol, or Cruise Philpott Resevoir - all part of National Public Lands Day
Why Do You Ride? Win Chacos For Sharing
Season Ski Pass Breakdown
Start An Outdoor Business
Upcoming Events to Keep Your Eye On
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WEEKEND UPDATE       
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PETE's PICKS                          

Pete Eshelman

Did you know that there are more than 600 miles of trails in the Roanoke, VA region?

Why not help add a few more!
Saturday is National Public Lands Day, the nation's largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands Americans enjoy. In 2009, 150,000 volunteers built trails and bridges, removed trash and invasive plants, planted trees and restored our water resources. Volunteers are building a new trail on Mill Mountain this Saturday and need your help - click here for the details. Make a day out of it by visiting the Mill Mountain Zoo when you are finished.

What else?
Last week I issued a challenge and I believe in it so much that I am going to issue it again (in case you didn't catch it last week).  My challenge stems from the Everyday Thinking post. I challenge each of you to prepare at least one meal this week that consists entirely of local foods. Typical items in most meals have traveled an average of 1500 miles before they reach your plate. If every family ate just one meal a week composed of locally raised meats and produce we would reduce weekly oil consumption by more than 1.1 million barrels of oil. So my recommendation is to discover what your local farmer's market has to offer and get cooking! Let us know if you are taking the challenge by posting a comment on our blog. 

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Pete Eshelman 
Director of Outdoor Branding
Roanoke Regional Partnership
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National Public Lands Day - Build A Trail, A.T. Border Patrol, & Philpott Clean Up            

National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation's largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands Americans enjoy. In 2009, 150,000 volunteers built trails and bridges, removed trash and invasive plants, planted trees and restored our water resources.

There are three organized ways you can get involved with NPLD:
  • Build a trail on Mill Mountain
  • Join the Appalachian Trail Border Patrol
  • Cruise the waters of Philpott Reservoir
Click here to learn how>>>
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Why Do You Ride? Win Chacos For Sharing           

People ride bikes for a variety of reasons. Environmental concerns, exercise, transportation, to save money, and just to have fun.

So, what about you? Why did you start riding? Why do you still ride? What's your favorite ride?

Share why it is you ride your bike in the comments section of our blog and on September 29 we'll choose one lucky winner who will win $110 in Chaco Cash.

If you don't know what Chacos are you don't know what you're missing. They are quite simply the most versatile outdoor/water sandal around.

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Season Ski Pass Breakdown                 

Ski season is still a few months away but it is never too early to start planning!

Did you know that there are 13 ski resorts within a four-hour drive of the Roanoke, VA region

Most ski resorts have season passes that more than pay for themselves if you ski often enough - typically 6-10 times per year.

Click here for the breakdown of the closest resorts>>>

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Start An Outdoor Business             

Opportunity is Knocking in the Roanoke Region.

Interested in starting an adventure tourism business in the Roanoke Region? Register now for the free October 19 Roanoke Region Adventure Tourism Workshop.

Outdoor recreation is the fastest growing aspect of tourism throughout the world and this workshop outlines the opportunities, best practices, and steps required to launch a successful adventure tourism business.

Hear from successful business owners in this industry and learn from professionals in business startups and expansions as they provide the steps to launch, market, and finance a business. The workshop includes an update on tourism developments in the region and is a great opportunity to connect to resources that can jump start your tourism venture. 

  • Date:          October 19
  • Cost:          Free - advanced registration is required and limited
  • Location:  Greenfield Education & Training Center (Botetourt County)
  • More:         Click here for details

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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
  • Weekly Angler Workshops - 9/30
  • Star City Women's 5K - 10/2
  • Annual Fall Waterway Cleanup - 10/2
  • Canoe Adventure on Roanoke River - 10/2
  • Rock Climbing Trip - 10/2
  • The Craig County Great Escape Mtn. Bike Race - 10/3
  • Kayaking the New River - 10/3
  • Vinton Fall Festival 5K - 10/9
  • Haunted Zip Line Rides - 10/9
  • Freakout at Fallon Park Cyclo Cross Race Series - 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, and 10/30
  • Open Pool Kayak Roll Sessions - 10/10
  • Learn to Belay - 10/13
  • Michael B. Perry 5K Run & Walk - 10/13
  • Blue Ridge Parkway 75 Symposium - 10/14-16
  • Haunted Zip Line Rides - 10/16
  • Roanoke Region Adventure Tourism Workshop - 10/19
  • Into the Darkness 4 Mile Trail Run - 10/23
  • The Furnace BSA Centennial Race - 10/23
  • Greenway Memory Miler - 10/23
  • Haunted Zip Line Rides - 10/23
  • Open Pool Kayak Roll Sessions - 10/24
  • Kayak Roll Instructional Series - every Sunday 11/7-21
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