Prepare for the unexpected with this engaging, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine, taught over 18 hours. If you like to take short trips relatively close to medical resources, work at wilderness camps, enjoy weekend family outdoor activities, or recreate outdoors, this course is for you. This course is great for people of all experience levels, […]
Join us on February 7, 2026, as we drive the T+T van to historic Wytheville, Virginia. Our group will enjoy an arranged private tour of the 3 most renowned museums in Wytheville: Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum, The Haller-Gibboney Rock House and the Thomas Boyd Museum. The tour of the Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum […]
City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation is excited to bring back one of our favorite event series, Music on the Mountain! Join us at the Mill Mountain Discovery Center for an evening of great music and delicious food. Each month will highlight a new musician, host a new food truck, and have crafts and activities […]
Join our low-impact hiking group designed especially for active adults aged 50 and over. Senior Summits offers leisure-paced hikes led by experienced guides, perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors without the rush. Each Senior Summits season brings the opportunity to explore different scenic areas throughout Roanoke and its neighboring regions. Participants must be in […]
Join us for an evening paddle to learn the basics of kayaking and explore the Cove. We will have you paddling off into the sunset in no time! Equipment and leadership provided. Participants must be able to swim. Please note: Parent or guardian must be present on this trip for participants under age 18. https://www.facebook.com/events/1219887303452302/
Load up your trunk with your unwanted items and jumpstart your spring cleaning! Each participant will be allocated an area of about 18ft x 18ft (equivalent to 2 parking spaces) to sell gently used items or collectibles. What you consider trash might turn out to be someone else's treasure! The cost to rent a space […]
Beat the heat at the end of summer with an afternoon of paddling along with the Roanoke River. We will paddle right through the heart of Roanoke, passing several of our local parks and neighborhoods along the way. All equipment, leadership and shuttle transportation are provided. Participants must be able to swim. https://www.facebook.com/events/2314281262400986/
Join us at Mill Mountain Park for some s’mores and science, as a park Naturalist helps you get to know some of the night shift wildlife that inhabit our parks and backyards. We will use UV lights in order to attract nocturnal insects that we otherwise never get to see, and use highly sensitive microphones […]
(18+, 10+ with adult) The Peaks of Otter are home to three iconic mountains known for offering some of the most impressive views in the region. Throughout this three-hike series, we’ll conquer all three summits together. Our next challenge is Sharp Top, located along the Blue Ridge Parkway. This 1.5-mile ascent (3 miles round trip) […]
The Short Track Preview Race last year was so much fun! So we're bringing it back! This race is designed to test out the 2026 Endurance Mountain Bike XCC Championship Course in Roanoke, Va in July, 2026. Pre-ride the course at Elmwood Park before the big day! Come for the racing, stay for the music […]
