This group is a low-impact hiking club, offering leisure-paced hikes for adults 50+. Must be in good physical condition to participate; ability to walk 3+ miles on uneven terrain. We […]
Have you ever wondered what type of plants are around you? Which ones originate from Virginia, or which ones were brought in? Does Virginia have any native fruits? Join us […]
Waterfalls! Creek Crossings! Rock Hopping! Get your toes wet this spring with this advanced 3.2 mile hike surrounded by blooming rhododendrons. Hoop Hole Loop will take us along (and sometimes […]
Join Parks & Recreation for a gorgeous hike at the headwaters of North Creek, to the top of Apple Orchard Falls. This 6 mile loop takes you through two gorges […]
Join Parks & Rec Naturalists for a guided hike on Mill Mountain to appreciate nature's bounty. Indigenous people values, "plant signatures," when foraging wild edibles. This was the belief that […]
Fall bird migration is in full swing, and this hike puts you right in the middle of a major flyway. Hike to the observatory and watch the skies for eagles, […]
Most people think of the movie Dirty Dancing when they think of Mountain Lake or the lake that is sometimes a lake. That being said some of the best hiking […]
Hike around a local wetland & watch for wildlife. Pandapas Pond attracts many migratory birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Bring binoculars, or borrow a pair of ours, and let's see […]
(18+, 14+ with adult) Carvins Cove, for many of us living in Roanoke, is our weekend getaway adventure or our post work playground, but have you ever wondered what was […]
(18+, 14+ with participating adult) Mill Mountain has always been the center of attention in town even before the addition of the Star. Since the late 1800’s Mill Mountain has […]
