The Roanoke Region of Virginia is a premier spot for outdoor recreation. The Roanoke Regional Partnership is created RoanokeOutside.com to highlight the region‘s phenomenal outdoor amenities and opportunities. Since the launch in January 2010, this wordpress blog is no longer maintained. Please visit RoanokeOutside.com to learn why the Roanoke Virginia region is one of the best outdoor towns around.
Outdoor Recreation Highlights in the Roanoke Region of Virginia
- The most visited National Park in the U.S. – the Blue Ridge Parkway
- The longest footpath in the U.S. – the Appalachian Trail
- The 2nd largest municipal park in the U.S. – Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
- Four State Parks – Douthat, Smith Mountain Lake, Claytor Lake, & New River Trail
- Smith Mountain, Douthat, and Claytor Lakes and Lake Moomaw are ideal for boating and fishing
- Over 140 miles of trails that exist as part of the region’s extensive greenway system
- Two major rivers, the James and the New
- World-class fishing can be found on the region’s numerous trout-stocked streams and lakes
- The trout-stocked Roanoke River runs through the city of Roanoke
To learn more about the incredible work the Roanoke Regional Partnership does to make working, living, and playing in the Roanoke Region better visit www.roanoke.org.
Pete Eshelman
Director of Outdoor Branding
Roanoke Regional Partnership
pete@roanoke.org
540.343.1550 (x104)
Pete:
Welcome to Roanoke!
I did notice that one of the things missing form your list of outdoor recreation highlights is the Roanoke River. It is not in the greatest condition but it is getting much better and becoming a great place to fish. Check out this site from Roanoke Valley Trout Unlimited:
http://www.roanoketu.org/fish%20stocking.htm
Have a great day.
Roger
Thanks Roger! The fact that we have such a variety of outdoor options makes it easy to overlook something and hard to select only a few highlights. You are right though, the Roanoke River is a great asset. How many places allow you to easily go fly fishing on your lunch break! – Pete
Thanks for putting this site up! I have lived in Roanoke many years and knew there were many outdoor activities available but have only recently been aware of how to actually locate them. Having directions to hiking spots and length of the trails is very helpful. Keep up the good work!!
Cindy Fendley