Blueway in Virginia's Blue Ridge Named
"Best Urban Kayaking Spot"
ROANOKE, VA - After a four-week public competition among 20 total nominees, the Roanoke River in Virginia's Blue Ridge took home first
We are thinking of our neighbors in SWVA and are grateful for the first responders and organizations that are providing assistance. Virginia's Blue Ridge region (Cities of Roanoke & Salem and Counties of Botetourt, Franklin, & Roanoke) was fortunate to sustain minimal damage from the storm and our local businesses are open and ready to welcome visitors. Learn More
Monday, April 25, 2022 11:00 AM by Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge
ROANOKE, VA - After a four-week public competition among 20 total nominees, the Roanoke River in Virginia's Blue Ridge took home first
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 11:00 AM by Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge
Virginia's Blue Ridge earned a spot in Forbes Advisor's "Go Here, Not There: 9 Domestic Alternatives to Popular U.S. Destinations." The article reminds travelers that, "there's more to the U.S. than
Monday, July 26, 2021 9:00 AM by Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge
AAA World Magazine editor Theresa Medoff visited Virginia's Blue Ridge for a metro mountain experience in early 2021. Her piece, "Blue Ridge Mountain High," is featured on the cover of AAA World's
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 2:00 PM by Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge
The Roanoke River in Virginia's Blue Ridge received outstanding third place recognition on the USA Today Readers' Choice "10Best Urban Kayaking Spots" list. The following is an excerpt from the
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 2:00 PM by Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge
Backpacker Magazine recently recommended Dragon's Tooth and Olde Salem Brewing as a top beer-and-trail pairing in a digital article titled, "3 Trail to Taproom Hikes to Take This Fall." The piece's
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 11:00 AM by Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge
With an outstanding selection of museums, attractions, events, and outdoor activities, it's no surprise that Virginia's Blue Ridge is full of family-friendly things to do. Those Crazy Nelsons, a
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 1:00 PM by Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge
Caroline and Craig Makepeace of This is Raleigh recently packed up their van and brought their two girls to Virginia's Blue Ridge for a metro mountain getaway. Their article highlights a fantastic
Friday, November 1, 2019 3:00 PM by Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge
Readers are encouraged to plan a visit to the Blue Ridge Mountains, America's oldest mountains, in a recent Thrillist article titled "America's Oldest Mountains Are a Glorious Must-Visit for Autumn."
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 1:00 PM by Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge
Dragon's Tooth on the Appalachian Trail in Virginia's Blue Ridge offers an epic view that every hiker should see, according to a recent Men's Journal feature.
The article is titled "Off the Beaten
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 3:00 PM by Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge
If you're looking for a guide on fun things to do in Virginia's Blue Ridge, this new post by Monica Ortega of Monica Goes is a great resource!
The blog post is aptly titled "10 Things to Do in
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