Activities

Nature’s Bounty Hike

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 […]

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Hike Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory

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, […]

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Mountain Lake Hike

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 […]

$17
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Hike Pandapas Pond

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 […]

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History of Carvins Cove Hike

(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 […]

$17
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History of Mill Mountain Hike

(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 […]

$17
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Winter Waterfalls: Bottom Creek Gorge

One of the headwater streams of the South Fork of the Roanoke River, Bottom Creek is a powerful mountain stream that forms a stair-step series of broad-basin waterfalls known as […]

$17
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Winter Wonderland Hike and Warm Spring Float

Experience the magic of winter with our specially crafted adventure that combines a refreshing 2.5-mile out-and-back hike along Ingalls Overlook Trail, a delicious local lunch, and a soothing soak in […]

$75
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Winter Waterfalls: Stiles Falls

Stiles Falls is located at Alta Mons, the outdoor ministry of the Valley Ridge District of the United Methodist Church in Shawsville, VA. Join our instructor and guide on a […]

$17
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Winter Wonderland Hike and Warm Spring Float

Experience the magic of winter with our specially crafted adventure that combines a refreshing 2.5-mile out-and-back hike along Ingalls Overlook Trail, a delicious local lunch, and a soothing soak in […]

$75
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