Exclusive hike to Falls Ridge Preserve. This 4.5-mile adventure features diverse vegetation, a stunning 80-foot waterfall, and the fascinating Salem Fault, where two distinct rock types meet. Don’t miss this chance to explore one of the area’s hidden gems! Program fee includes transportation and leadership. *Falls Ridge Preserve is currently closed to the public. Roanoke […]
(18+, 14+ with an adult) Join fellow trail enthusiasts—hikers, bikers, and equestrians—to maintain the trails at Carvins Cove. These workdays will be administered by Roanoke Parks and Recreation and will work on maintenance projects on our current trails. Roanoke Parks and Recreation will provide the tools, just show up with sturdy shoes, water, work gloves, […]
(18+, 10+ with a participating adult*) Experience the adventure of caving and the thrills of challenging yourself as we crawl and climb deep underground to a place seldom seen. Explore hidden passages, admire beautiful cave formations, experience total darkness, and see a whole new world...in a different light! Responsible safety and environmental practices for beginners […]
Sure, you could hike to these trails on your own—but it’d be a long day. Skip the slog and join us for a series of guided hikes into the scenic interior of Carvins Cove. We’ll drive you past the gate and lead you on 4–6 mile adventures through some of the Cove’s most beautiful (and […]
(12+) Want to fill your home with notes of fresh evergreens while having a beautiful wreath on your front door for all to see? Come join a live wreath making class and learn a new, beginner friendly, holiday DIY! Wreaths are full size and will last beautifully throughout the holiday season. Instructed by: Mary Lawson […]
(18+, 14+ with an adult) Join fellow trail enthusiasts—hikers, bikers, and equestrians—to maintain the trails at Carvins Cove. These workdays will be administered by Roanoke Parks and Recreation and will work on maintenance projects on our current trails. Roanoke Parks and Recreation will provide the tools, just show up with sturdy shoes, water, work gloves, […]
Winter is a great time to look for rare birds visiting Virginia from the Arctic. Join a Naturalist on a birding tour at to look and listen for feathered visitors for up the north. https://www.facebook.com/events/4263193507286697/
Challenging and unique – can you conquer the immense quartzite boulders of Devil’s Marble Yard? Choose your own route while you traverse the huge, picturesque boulder field and take in the panoramic view of the James River Face Wilderness Area. This iconic trail features a 3.3 mile hike with plenty of rock scrambling, exploring, and […]
