Roanoke River Trail gets facelift Gene Marrano February 5, 2016 1 minute read A popular trail off the Blue Ridge Parkway has undergone a facelift – and there’s a celebration today to mark that occasion. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke County gears up for Tons of FunNext: Salem shoplifting call leads to police pursuit, foot chase and arrest Related Stories Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026