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PETE'S PICK: GREAT AMERICAN BACKYARD CAMPOUT
Happy Summer Solstice (Friday)! Do you remember your first camp fire, roasting marshmallows, or sleeping in your first tent?
Today, 25 percent of kids play outside daily -- as opposed to 75 percent a generation ago. Be a part of the Great American Backyard Campout and set an example for children that will get them excited about the great outdoors. Join thousands of campers this Saturday (or you can choose another day that's convenient for you). Add some fun to your outing -- turn your headlamp into a portable lamp. Embrace an active, healthy outdoor lifestyle! If you are looking for a place to go camping besides your backyard, check out our list of local campsites. And while you're outside make sure to keep an eye on the sky for the supermoon. A supermoon happens during the full cycle as the moon makes its closest approach to Earth, making the moon appear much larger than normal. The best viewing locations in the Roanoke Region include McAfee Knob, Read Mountain, Dragon's Tooth, Kelly's Knob, Tinker Cliffs, and Sharp Top.
Get outside!
Pete Eshelman
Director of Outdoor Branding
Roanoke Regional Partnership
  
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CARVINS COVE NOW RENTING KAYAKS
 Here's one more reason to get to Carvins Cove this weekend - you can rent kayaks. Kayaking is a great way to get out on the water and enjoy the scenery. Rentals are $7 for one hour or $11 for two hours and include a kayak, paddle, and life jacket.
Carvins Cove is the second largest municipal park in the U.S. and includes an 800 acre lake. If you haven't visited Carvins Cove yet, this is a great opportunity. Located near Interstate 81, the nature reserve includes plenty of opportunities for boating and fishing, as well as hiking and biking on more than 40 miles of trails. In addition to kayak rentals, you can also rent a paddleboat or row boat. So what are you waiting for? Get out to Carvins Cove for a great weekend adventure today!
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WOMEN-ONLY ADVENTURE SERIES KICKS OFF
 These three outdoor adventures -- rock climbing, kayaking, and mountain biking -- are just for women. Join Roanoke County Parks and Recreation for the Women's Adventure Series, beginning Saturday with a basic rock climbing course.
The series is flexible and allows you to pick whether you wanted to participate in all three adventures or just one or two. (Choose all three and you'll have one adventure to look forward to each month all summer.) Saturday's rock climbing course is an introduction to climbing with a focus on grace and technique rather than strength alone. Routes will be set up in advance and experienced climbers will be on hand to show you the ropes. Learn more and register today >>>
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CELEBRATE THE ARTS AT A ROANOKE PARK
 What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than enjoying the great outdoors, art, and music? The Parks & Arts program is bringing that concept to life all summer at various locations around the city.
The program, which was designed to promote community involvement, arts, and cultural diversity, is free and family-friendly. Each event is at a different park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features both performing and visual arts. The next event is June 29 at Kennedy Park featuring performing artists Randolph Walker (Green Eggs and Ham Rap), Roanoke Children's Theatre, and Electric Chameleon and visual artist Gwyn Hall. Check out the schedule, pick a park near you, pack a picnic lunch and spend the day outdoors >>>
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UPCOMING EVENTS TO KEEP YOUR EYE ON
Visit The RoanokeOutside.com Calendar of Events for details on these upcoming events!
- Beginner Kayak Clinic - 6/29
- Jackson River Scenic Trail Half Marathon - 6/29
- Fat 5 Enduro - 6/29
- Craig County Crusher Mtn. Bike Race - 6/29
- Four on the 4th (4 mile run) - 7/4
- Alleghany Gran Fondo - 7/13
- Beginner Outdoor Climbing Clinic - 7/13
- FloydFest - 7/25-28
- Smith River Fest - 8/10
- Dirty Girl 5K - 9/28
- Roanoke GO Outside Festival - 10/18-10/20
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Roanoke Regional Partnership · 111 Franklin Plaza, Suite 333 · Roanoke, VA 24011540.343.1550 X 104 · www.roanoke.org
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