This may be a Wild Gear Chase but don't worry--even if you're slow, you'll catch some sweet stuff. From water bottles and hats to bigger prizes like a bike, tents and SUPs, and everything in between, everyone walks away with...
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Join Appalachian Voices staff on a volunteer work day in Roanoke. Mill Mountain Park is a regional gem for outdoor recreation, home to the Mill Mountain Star and the incredibly rare Dixie Cavern Salamander. We’re hosting a volunteer work day...
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Join Chaotic Forager on a guided outdoor walk, where you'll learn how to identify several edible plants and mushrooms. Bring a notebook, a pen, and a basket for your finds, and learn to see the forest through new eyes and...
Read MoreCome to the Walkabout Booth and try on an Osprey Pack! Guess the weight and submit a raffle entry for a chance to win a pack from Osprey of your choosing! The entrant with the closest guess will win the...
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Join our Outdoor Team for a family-friendly hike through the woods at Explore Park. Please wear comfortable footwear and bring a water bottle! Hike will at meet Explore Park Visitor Center. Registration Link: Guided Hike at Explore Park Group Size:...
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Most people have visited the Roanoke Star, and some have even hiked to it—but have you ever experienced it at night? This Year during the GO Outside Festival we will be offering a group night hike up to the Star!...
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Meet up with Oboz for a sunrise hike at Explore Park. Test out a pair of new shoes and greet the day with an easy, family-friendly wander through the woods. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle. Headlamp...
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Come play along at the RATC booth with our lively game of Appalachian Trail Trivia! Two or more contestants go head-to-head, answering fun questions about the A.T. as they “hike” their way from Springer Mountain, Georgia, all the way to...
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Bring your own camera (phone cameras count!) and join us for a guided photo crawl that will focus on capturing the beauty of our local built environment.
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