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WEEKEND UPDATE         

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Here's an idea for Sunday that comes with a guarantee!

 

Start off with a nice drive down some small country roads. Get lost, have fun, eventually you'll pop out somewhere familiar and be able to find your way home. I'm always amazed at the beautiful areas we discover when we do this.

 

If you're somewhat handy with a map, try to arrange it so that your scenic drive spits you out near a trailhead (pick a new one from our list of hikes).

 

When you're finished with your hike head downtown and try out a new restaurant.  With more than 50 to choose from I'm pretty sure you'll find something to suit your palette.

 

At 7:30pm head over to Kirk Avenue Music Hall for an experience that doesn't come around that often - Tony Furtado. I had the pleasure of discovering Tony Furtado when I was a professional ski bum in the Tetons. This was many moons ago and Tony was just starting out.  He's gone on to become a world renowned musician. Trust me, you don't want to miss this.

 

I'm so sure that you'll have a good time if you follow these recommendations, but if you don't have a great time, let me know and I'll find you a piece of gear from our swag bin. Of course, you will have to show some proof (receipts, etc.).

 

Get Outside!

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Pete Eshelman 
Director of Outdoor Branding 

Roanoke Regional Partnership 
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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 Valley
  • Weekly ultimate frisbee pickup games (Sundays & Wednesdays) 
  • Hikes too numerous to list 
  • Monday Bike Polo
  • Tuesday Tune Ups
  • Star City Half Marathon - 11/19
  • Advanced Caving Trip - 11/19
  • Kayak Skills Course - 11/20 
  • Drumstick Dash - 11/24  
  • Trail Work at Carvins Cove - 11/26
  • Family Caving Trip - 12/3
  • Sharp Top Trail Maintenance - 12/10
  • Jingle Bell Run/Walk - 12/10 
  • Horseback Trail Ride - 12/10  
  • Blue Ridge Marathon & Half Marathon - 4/21/12
  • Roanoke Twilight Criterium - 4/21/12
  • YMCA Kids Marathon - 4/21/12
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