Ready to kick off the year with a challenge that actually feels achievable—and fun? 🥾🏃♀️ Join the Roanoke 100 Miler Challenge and make this your healthiest, most energized year yet! What is it? Walk, run, or hike 100 miles in 100 days—at your own pace. Prefer other activities? No problem! You can substitute 30 minutes […]
Come join us for the finale of 2026's 100 Miler! We will be meeting in the parking lot atop Mill Mountain by the Discovery Center and then hiking down to Blue Cow Ice Cream. Those in the mood for a challenge after a sweet treat to celebrate all 100+ miles they've accomplished can then follow […]
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) […]
