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Located at
Milepost 115 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Roanoke, VA, Explore
Park’s 1100 acres provide nature lovers the opportunity to enjoy
nature’s beauty and wild life while hiking, riding a mountain bike,
or just strolling through the area. The Park’s IMBA-sanctioned 9
miles of mountain bike trails, a one mile Foresters Interpretive
Trail, and Rutrough Point on the Roanoke River are open for your
enjoyment. Fishing, canoeing and kayaking on the Roanoke River can
be accessed at the Park’s Rutrough Point at the end of Rutrough
Road. The outdoor areas are open year ‘round for your outdoor fun.
Explore Park is
also home to the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center where visitors
will find information about the Parkway and the Roanoke Valley and
enjoy the unique gift shop featuring gifts, candies, and Parkway
memorabilia. The Visitor Center is open seven days a week from 9:00
am until 5:00 pm May through October.
Visit our website
at
www.explorepark.org frequently for updates on programs, events,
and services offered.
Explore Park also
has numerous historic structures from the region which were
carefully reconstructed on site in its living history museum;
however, the living history museum is currently closed to the
public, while the park’s governing body, the Virginia Recreational
Facilities Authority, develops plans for the future.
The Board is
seeking partners to develop lodging, outdoor recreation venues,
special events, and to provide outfitter services, programs, and
retail opportunities. If you interested in a unique opportunity for
a public-private partnership or would like more information, please
contact Debbie Pitts, Executive Director, at 540.890.2195 or by
email at
debbie@explorepark.org
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Board Members
The Honorable
Alfred C. Anderson
Ms. Trixie L. Averill
Mr. Kelvin C. Bratton, VRFA Chairman
The Honorable William H. Cleaveland
The Honorable Carolyn D. Fidler
Mr. Elmer C. Hodge, Jr., VRFA Vice Chairman
Ms. Jane Sullivan Horne
Mr. David A. Hurt
Mr. Mark S. Lawrence
The Honorable James W. Morefield
The Honorable Stephen D. Newman
The Honorable David A. Nutter
The
Honorable Mark D. Obenshain
Mr. John C. Renick
Mr. William H. Tanger
Peter D. Vieth, Esq.
The Honorable Onzlee Ware
Ms. Deborah H.
Pitts, VRFA Executive Director
Ms. Judy H. Cunningham, VRFA Recording Secretary
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