Trees that look like they are no longer growing are still a very important asset to the forest. Find out what lives and grows in, on and under seemingly dead trees. We’ll look closely at standing trees called snags and carefully roll and examine life... Read on...
Ever wanted to participate in a cycle class, but didn't because you were unsure of how to set yourself up for a comfortable ride? Join us as we present Bike Basics 101. Pick a seat and we'll show you the rest. Indoor cycling is a great sport for any... Read on...
Treetop Quest at Explore Park offers discounted rates for groups of 11 or more when you book in advance. Get 10% off for groups of 11 to 24 or 15% off for groups of 25 to 40. For inquiries, call our administrative center... Read on...
This class will cover how to restore color and contrast to old photos, correct color shifts, clone tool and content aware to correct cracks and imperfections and how to increase resolution. Includes 5 high resolution scans of your photographs... Read on...
Get on the river without getting out of town! Our certified instructor will guide you through 5.5 miles of beginner-friendly kayaking on the Roanoke River, where you will take in a local natural setting that can only be enjoyed from the river... Read on...
On Mondays in July, register in advance for a Treetop Quest experience and take home a free buff for each participating climber! This offer is not available for walk-in guests, so register online or call (540) 427-1800 to reserve your space... Read on...
Treetop Quest at Explore Park now offers special rates for visiting summer camp and day care organizations. Book a 2.5 hour experience for just $9 for ages 4-6 or $11 for ages 7-17. Chaperones are free! Qualified groups should call... Read on...
The Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce is now taking advance registrations for the annual wine and craft beer festival to be held on August 3 at Green Hill Park. This year's event includes live music, kids activities and unlimited tastings... Read on...
Learn how to plan and prep your meals so you're ready for the week to meet your daily and weekly nutrition goals. This is the second class in the Holistic Nutrition series... Read on...
Roanoke County opened a new aerial adventure course at Explore Park today with a ribbon cutting. This event marks the completion of the first phase of Treetop Quest’s development, including 55 obstacles over four skill levels, and zip-lines... Read on...
Bring the family out to interact with over 200 cool vehicles at one of the nation's largest Touch-a-Truck events! Climb inside fire trucks, ambulances, race cars, motorcycles and more. Enjoy activities like fireman's foam, crafts, a climbing wall... Read on...
Get a guided tour of the great outdoors with a National Park Service ranger. Every Saturday at 9am come out to Explore Park for a different hike each week. Most programs are geared towards families with young children. Read on...
Whether you're camping at Explore Park, or just want to get away from it all, we invite you to warm up by the fire every Saturday evening throughout the summer - every week from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM weather permitting at campfire circle... Read on...
New this summer, Blue Mountain Adventures will offer inflatable tube or kayak rentals at Explore Park, allowing participants to enjoy a one-mile float through the Roanoke River Gorge. Rentals depart on Saturdays and Sundays between 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM... Read on...
Get a hands-on lesson from the pros at Roanoke Mountain Adventures while practicing and honing your paddling skills on a stand up paddleboard. It will be your new favorite activity on the water... Read on...
Is your day care, summer camp or church program looking for a special activity for the kids? New this year, Splash Valley has expanded to TWO morning swim club days! Join us starting at 9am on Tuesdays or Fridays & stay in the park as long as... Read on...
From May through August, a National Park Service ranger will provide two free family events per day at Explore Park! Each week join us for a hike at 9:00 AM and an afternoon activity at 2:30 PM. The afternoon event will alternate between a ranger chat... Read on...
Roanoke County's first craft brewery has announced plans to expand to a second location inside historic Brugh Tavern. Upon execution of a lease agreement with Roanoke County's Board of Supervisors in late April, the company plans to open this fall... Read on...
Need after school care for your elementary school age child? Roanoke County's After School for Kids is now enrolling for the 2019-2020 school year. This program is available on-site at 13 schools, including 5 day care each week during the school year... Read on...
