Gene Marrano

The Roanoke River Greenway currently stretches from southeast Roanoke City to the City of Salem.

Roanoke Greenways: The Next Generation

The Roanoke Valley’s growing greenway system offers adventures for everyone.
The VBR TWENTY24 team bikes along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Olympic-Bound Biking

The VBR TWENTY24 team has big plans for the biking future.
A person rides a red-framed bicycle along a sunlit path at golden hour, with large white text reading "GO YOUR OWN WAY.

Go Your Own Way

Hop on two wheels and hit the trails with our handy list of suggestions for all skill levels.
Training (and participating!) for the Blue Ridge Marathon is one of many ways to stay active in the Valley.

Outdoor Recreation

In Virginia’s Blue Ridge, it’s not only exercise, but a lifestyle.
Two mountain bikers in red and blue riding a dirt trail through tall pine trees.

A Mountain Biking Haven for All

From beginners to experts, our region offers some of the best outdoor activities in the country.
Dr. Audra Van Wart uses the region’s outdoor amenities when pitching students for a graduate program she directs on the Virginia Tech Carilion campus.

Fun for All in Our Great Outdoors

Outdoor amenities mean good times and good business for the valley.
A three-story red brick building with a sign reading "Dumas Center" over its entrance, flanked by trees.

TAP Sells Dumas

Preservation is paramount.
A collage of three scenes: a cyclist on a wooded mountain trail, a crowd at an outdoor market, and kayakers on a river below a steel truss bridge.

Roanoke Rec: The Beat Goes On, The Bounty Builds

New trails and greenways, new events, more participation in them and a community that is increasingly aware of its amazing inventory have gotten more people active and built national awareness of the Roanoke Valley as an outdoor destination.
Among the best spots for bicycling in the valley are the Blue Ridge Parkway and the trails of Carvins Cove Nature Preserve

RoanokeRec: How to Build Your Own Pentathlon

Yes, you could build your own pentathlon here, and a decathlon as well. Here are a few favorite spots to get out and get started, courtesy of Roanoke Valley partakers.
Roanoke County Prevention Council Director Nancy Hans has favorite spots for all kinds of workouts; for swimming it’s the Salem Y.

Recreation in the Valley: The Complete A-to-Z Guide

No matter where your recreational interests lie, odds are good the Valley offers something for you. Here's a detailed directory of opportunities.
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