Doctors write ‘park prescriptions’ to get patients moving Here is your RX - take one of these daily! Come out and visit these Blue Ridge Mountains! VIRGINIA IS FOR OUTSIDE LOVERS Need some ideas? For more information about the Virginia State Parks 75th anniversary celebrations in 2011 visit www.virginiastateparks.gov or visit this awesome website for more outside ideas www.RoanokeOutside.com! LIFE IS [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...TAKE A HIKEThe surrounding mountains provide the ideal setting for scenic day hikes as well as overnight camping trips. With the Appalachian trail in our backyard and dozens of park trails, the Roanoke Region is great for hiking. APPALACHIAN TRAILThe Appalachian Trail is a 2,175-mile trail following the Appalachian Mountains from Georgia to Maine, 544 [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...NATURE LANDSCAPES AND WONDERS The mountains are impossible to miss. From every angle a view greets you. While it would be impossible to provide all the spectacular natural amenities throughout the region, many stand out. Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the most popular national park systems, running 469 miles through mountains and open meadows. Through [...]
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