Hiking, Biking, Kayaking - it's all in Virginia's Blue Ridge!

Calling all Nature Lovers - Virginia's Blue Ridge is for You!

The majestic mountains of Virginia's Blue Ridge are the perfect backdrop for some of the country's best outdoor adventures.

The highly acclaimed area nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains is consistently voted a top destination for outdoor adventure and is ideal for those of all skill and interest levels.

The Roanoke River was recently recognized as America's "Best Urban Kayaking Spot" in the 2022 USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice Travel Awards and the area is home to Virginia's Blue Ridge TWENTY24 professional women's cycling team.

As the largest city along the Appalachian Trail and Virginia's Blue Ridge Parkway, Roanoke and the surrounding region offer more than 1,000 miles of world-class hiking, biking and paddling trails with stunning scenery and beautiful backdrops.

On the Water The Roanoke River's unique proximity to downtown Roanoke and popular local parks, outfitters and trails makes it an exciting metro mountain adventure in Virginia's Blue Ridge.

Virginia's Blue Ridge's beach in the mountains, Smith Mountain Lake , is the second largest body of water in the state and a favorite among locals and visitors.

Virginia's Blue Ridge also has waterfall hikes with beautiful backdrops.

October 14 - 16, 2022 Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge is a Leave No Trace Community Partner and encourages visitors to be recreate responsibly by practicing the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace to minimize impacts on the environment so that it can continue to be enjoyed for many generations.

About Virginia's Blue Ridge Virginia's Blue Ridge is nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and along the Blue Ridge Parkway, providing a metro mountain mix of exciting outdoor adventure with refined culture.

Visit VBR is the official destination marketing organization for Virginia's Blue Ridge which includes the Cities of Roanoke and Salem and the Counties of Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke.

Find Out More At https://www.VisitVBR .com