Environment and Outdoors
A campaign branding the Roanoke Valley as a Metro-Mountain Adventure might mean more tourism from the DC/Metro area, which could mean more business for Southwest Virginia, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more:
Colleges in Southwest Virginia are hosting eclipse viewing events such as Roanoke College, Radford University, and Virginia Tech. But one says they are gearing up to become the “ultimate celestial hub,” WFIR’s Alex Torres has more:
In his new book ‘Walk, Ride, Paddle,’ Senator Tim Kaine details his experiences appreciating nearby nature amid his 60th birthday in 2019, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details:
In less than 2 weeks, the moon will pass in front of the sun, casting a shadow across the US. The astronomical event has Virginia’s State Parks gearing up to host spectators leading up to the eclipse of the sun. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more:
A recovered bird of prey will be released this afternoon in Bedford County; it’s just one example of how the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke works to assist nature’s wounded animals, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details:
Photo: Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge
If it seems like there’s never enough parking at the McAfee Knob trailhead on Route 311-Catawba Road, it’s going to be worse during peak season this year – that lot is now closed while VDOT builds a pedestrian bridge. Two new shuttle stops that were launched on March 1 could help, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:
Members of Roanoke City Council have voted to approve adoption of the Evans Spring Master Plan despite opposition from some residents. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story.
The Berglund Center is hosting the Greater Roanoke Home and Garden Show this weekend, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: