Here's an opportunity to combine three things I thoroughly enjoy - paddling, hiking, and music.
Head to the lake on Saturday for the
Smith Mountain Lake Stand Up Paddle Board Race & Demo hosted by Franklin County Parks and Recreation. If you've never tried stand up paddle boarding (SUP) here's your chance to try out a board courtesy of Back Country Ski & Sports.
On Sunday, go for a hike on the
Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail. The trail, located along the Blue Ridge Parkway, circles the Roanoke Mountain Campground and offers 2.5 and/or 3.4 mile loop options. The trail is very well marked and suitable for beginners.
After your hike enjoy live old time music (7 to 8 p.m.) at the
Roanoke Mountain Campground. (Although camping at the campground is closed for the 2013 season, the trails are still open.) Every Sunday evening (through Sept. 1) FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway provides a concert series. The gates open at 6 p.m. and close at 8:30 p.m. - so get there at 6, go for your hike, and then wrap up the evening with the music. Bring chairs, blankets, picnic basket, etc.
Get outside!
Thanks to Bill Gordge, Pathfinders for Greenways received $10,000 as part of the Cox Conserves program.
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