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Environment and Outdoors
The Northern Lights that suddenly became “Southern Lights,” last week – courtesy of increased solar activity –...
Members of the community went before Roanoke City Council to express concerns about detour routes created by...
For the second year, Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Explore Park, and Twin Creeks Brewpub are...
Not all of your trash has to go to the landfill. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details on...
A yearly festival dedicated to strawberries is blossoming once more in Downtown Roanoke this weekend, WFIR’s Alex...
City of Roanoke Parks Manager Cindy McFall will move into the role of Director of Parks and...
A popular festival is returning to the skies of Green Hill Park, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more:
A campaign branding the Roanoke Valley as a Metro-Mountain Adventure might mean more tourism from the DC/Metro...
Colleges in Southwest Virginia are hosting eclipse viewing events such as Roanoke College, Radford University, and Virginia...
Hummingbird migration is underway, but local wildlife officials have strict recommendations about what to put in your...
In his new book ‘Walk, Ride, Paddle,’ Senator Tim Kaine details his experiences appreciating nearby nature amid...
In less than 2 weeks, the moon will pass in front of the sun, casting a shadow...
A recovered bird of prey will be released this afternoon in Bedford County; it’s just one example...
One local nonprofit is taking initiatives to improve the Valley’s natural spaces for everyone. WFIR’s Alex Torres...