Visit Virginia‘s Blue Ridge Episode 29 - Score With The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs
The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs play from October to April every year! Head to https://www.railyarddawgs.com/ for tickets and more info
Dec 15, 2021•28 min•Ep. 28
Virginia's Blue Ridge Podcast - Tourism NEWS for Roanoke, Salem, Franklin County and Botetourt County
Virginia’s Blue Ridge –America’s East Coast Mountain Biking Capital - Virginia’s Blue Ridge is made up of the City of Roanoke at its heart and surrounding communities within an hour radius. The region offers a refined, authentic, Metro Mountain adventure, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and along the Blue Ridge Parkway. It’s a premier destination for outdoor recreation and is America’s East Coast Mountain Biking Capital, while offering a wide variety of amenities, unique attractions, and surprising diversity of cultural and culinary experiences.The region is full of amazing trails, including hiking on the Appalachian Trail, epic mountain biking at Carvins Cove, paddling the Upper James River Water Trail, locally-made craft beverages on the VBR Cheers Trail, and music history & heritage on The Crooked Road -Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail.
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Visit Virginia‘s Blue Ridge Episode 27 Return to the Stage at Mill Mountain Theatre
Thanks so much to Ginger Poole for coming and telling us all about the great shows coming up on the Trinkle Main Stage at Mill Mountain Theatre For more information and tickets head to www.millmountain.org
Nov 22, 2021•43 min•Ep. 27
Visit Virginia‘s Blue Ridge Episode 28 GO Outside with GO FEST
Go Fest is Roanoke's premiere annual outdoor festival For more info head to www.roanokegofest.org
Oct 08, 2021•45 min•Ep. 26
Episode 26 - Scare It Up This Halloween At Blue Ridge Nightmares
For tickets and info head to https://centerinthesquare.org/blue-ridge-nightmares
Sep 06, 2021•35 min•Ep. 25
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 24 Finish Off The Summer At The Sunflower Festival
The Beaverdam Farm Sunflower Festival is one of Virginia's Blue Ridge's fastest growing events. For more information head to Sunflower Festival https://beaverdamsunflowers.com/ Harvest Tour http://www.muddysquirrel.com/harvest-tour.html Harvest Tour Video https://youtu.be/ZIq7l6EF6uk
Aug 24, 2021•41 min•Ep. 24
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 23 Come Have A Cold One At Twisted Track
Head to https://twistedtrackbrewpub.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/TwistedTrackBrewpub or www.instagram.com/twistedtrackbrewpub for a full calendar of events and information Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/roanoke-virginia-blue-ridge-mountains-top-adventure-town-contest-winner/ Check Out John's New Youtube Channel Biking4Boomers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVORmLXIla3Pav0tLz2ewA Cycling in Virginia's Blue Ridge www.BikeVBR.com...
Aug 02, 2021•44 min•Ep. 23
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 22 Black Dog Salvage
Black Dog Salvage is a Roanoke, Virginia staple. The world famous salvage and antique shop is a must see for any visitor to the valley. You can find out more at www.blackdogsalvage.com Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/roanoke-virginia-blue-ridge-mountains-top-adventure-town-contest-winner/ Check Out John's New Youtube Channel Biking4Boomers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVORmLXIla3Pav0tLz2ewA Cycling in Virginia's Blue Ridge www.BikeVBR.com...
Jun 14, 2021•45 min•Ep. 22
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 21 Everything You Could Want Outdoors in Franklin County
Thank you to Matt Ross for coming to tell us everything Franklin County VA has to offer as the weather gets warm For more info head to www.playfranklincounty.com Crooked Road Music Trail Information https://www.virginia.org/thecrookedroad Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/roanoke-virginia-blue-ridge-mountains-top-adventure-town-contest-winner/ Check Out John's New Youtube Channel Biking4Boomers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVORmLXIla3Pav0tLz2ewA Cycli...
Jun 07, 2021•53 min•Ep. 21
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 20 Climb High at Treetop Quest
Treetop Quest at Explore Park is a great summer adventure for the whole family! For more information and tickets head to https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/505/Treetop-Quest
May 24, 2021•33 min•Ep. 20
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 19 Experience The Wonderful Culture of Local Colors
Local Colors is Saturday May 15th, 2021!! This is one of Roanoke's premiere outdoor festivals all year. Come see the sights, taste the food, hear the music, and experience the fun of all the different cultures the valley has to offer Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LocalColorsVA YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWsEt_8y2xwAqF09mNo6ATA Blue Ridge PBS https://www.blueridgepbs.org/local-productions/shorts/local-colors/ Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com/blog/p...
May 07, 2021•24 min•Ep. 19
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 18 Fun For The Whole Family At Kids Square
Looking for something fun, educational and interactive for your children? Look no further than Kids Square at Center in the Square. Kids square is Roanoke's very own kid first museum. Exhibits are designed to be fun for all ages and to help your children learn in an exciting way. For booking, hours and more info head to https://kidssquare.org/ Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/roanoke-virginia-blue-ridge-mountains-top-adventure-town-contest-winner/ Check O...
May 03, 2021•53 min•Ep. 18
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 17 Take Me Out To The Ball Game with The Salem Red Sox
Thanks so much to Red Sox General Manager Andrew Lawrence for telling us about all the great times coming up this season The Red Sox are the pride and joy of the valley. Come see a game this season! For more information and ticket sales visit https://www.milb.com/salem Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/roanoke-virginia-blue-ridge-mountains-top-adventure-town-contest-winner/ Check Out John's New Youtube Channel Biking4Boomers https://www.youtube.com/channel...
Apr 19, 2021•36 min•Ep. 17
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 16 Ride Across Roanoke with Cardinal Bicycles
Thanks to Whit Ellerman from Cardinal Bicycles for coming and telling us about all the bike developments in VBR Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/roanoke-virginia-blue-ridge-mountains-top-adventure-town-contest-winner/ Check Out John's New Youtube Channel Biking4Boomers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVORmLXIla3Pav0tLz2ewA Cycling in Virginia's Blue Ridge www.BikeVBR.com...
Apr 12, 2021•53 min•Ep. 16
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 14 The Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway
Thank you to Leesa Brandon for talking with us about everything the famous blue ridge parkway has to offer Stretching hundreds of miles from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Shenandoah National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway is the backbone of Virginia's Blue Ridge From scenic views to hiking and mountain biking to charming bed and breakfasts, the Blue Ridge Parkway has something to offer for everyone You'll have to come see for yourself! Find more information at www.blueridgeparkway.org...
Apr 05, 2021•40 min•Ep. 15
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 14 Ice Cream, Bait, Beer and Everything Else at Dilly Dally
Thank you so much to Lisa Garst for talking with us about her incredible store in downtown Salem Dilly Dally has everything you could want with a perfect general store feel Everything is locally sourced and guaranteed to be delicious. Whether you're after ice cream, a home made sandwich, Virginia peanuts, hand milled flour or you're on your way to go fishing. Head to www.dillydallystore.com for a full selection and more information! Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com...
Feb 22, 2021•31 min•Ep. 14
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 13 Escape Boredom with Jump Into Mystery
Jump Into Mystery offers murder mysteries, escape rooms and all kinds of whodunnit fun right here in the Roanoke Valley Covid - 19 Precautions have caused them to get creative with their services, even moving to completely virtual whodunnit events Listen in and find out about all the fun and exciting new ways that they're keeping Roanoke on its toes. Thanks to Sabrina East for coming and telling us all about it. For more information, tickets and booking head to www.jumpintomystery.com Roanoke is...
Feb 15, 2021•52 min•Ep. 13
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 12 Relax at the Salt Foot Sanctuary
Need some relaxation after a long week? Just got done with a hike or bike? Give your feet a break at the Salt Foot Sanctuary at the Hotel Roanoke. Thanks to Larry Landolt for coming and telling us about all the great things they offer. Visit https://www.saltfootsanctuary.com/salt-foot-sanctuary for more information and to book your appointment today! Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/roanoke-virginia-blue-ridge-mountains-top-adventure-town-contest-winner/ ...
Feb 08, 2021•33 min•Ep. 12
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 11 A Scenic Place To Stay In The Mountains
Thank you to Amy Vann from The Claiborne House in Rocky Mount for telling us about all the wonderful things her inn has to offer Whether it's hiking or scenery or sampling some of the local flavor, Rocky Mount has a lot to offer. Visit The Claiborne House at https://www.theclaibornehouseva.com/ for booking and more information Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/roanoke-virginia-blue-ridge-mountains-top-adventure-town-contest-winner/ Check Out John's New You...
Feb 01, 2021•32 min•Ep. 11
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 10 Art In The Valley at the Taubman Museum
Thanks to Cindy Peterson for talking with us about all the cool things happening this year at the Taubman Museum of Art Visit www.taubmanmuseum.org for more information about the upcoming exhibits for 2021 Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/roanoke-virginia-blue-ridge-mountains-top-adventure-town-contest-winner/ Salem Crafty Christmas https://www.visitroanokeva.com/events/salem-crafty-christmas/36084/ Buchanan Christmas Market https://www.visitroanokeva.com...
Jan 25, 2021•53 min•Ep. 10
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 9 Legal Moonshine In Rocky Mount With Twin Creeks Distillery
Thanks to Chris and Anna for joining us! For more information on Twin Creeks Distillery visit https://twincreeksdistillery.com/ For more information or to download the VBR Cheers Trail App visit https://www.visitroanokeva.com/things-to-do/beer-wine-spirits/vbr-cheers-trail/ To watch the movie Lawless, Stream on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/70213471 Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/roanoke-virginia-blue-ridge-mountains-top-adventure-town-contest-w...
Dec 21, 2020•51 min•Ep. 9
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 8 Sports, Fairs, Festivals and More In Salem, VA
Thanks to Carey Harvecutter for coming on the show and telling us everything there is to know about the wonderful city of Salem Salem is excited to welcome home the Amos Alonso Stagg Bowl in 2021 Salem Red Sox https://www.milb.com/salem Salem Fair https://www.salemfair.com/ Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/roanoke-virginia-blue-ridge-mountains-top-adventure-town-contest-winner/ Salem Crafty Christmas https://www.visitroanokeva.com/events/salem-crafty-chri...
Dec 14, 2020•46 min•Ep. 8
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 7 The Blue Ridge Welcomes The Ironman Triathlon
On today's episode John talks with Brandt Bernat about the rescheduled Blue Ridge Ironman Triathlon The 2021 event is sold out for participants but you can go to https://www.ironman.com/im703-virginia-blue-ridge to find out how to volunteer and how to watch Click Here for a message from the CEO of Ironman about getting racing back on its feet during and after Covid-19 Click here for more information about the Ironman Return to Racing program https://www.facebook.com/IRONMANtri/posts/101646006077...
Dec 07, 2020•48 min•Ep. 7
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 6 Buchanan Lights Up The Christmas Season
Buchanan, Virginia is a beautiful and historic town along the mighty James River. Known for its annual summer carnival, Buchanan also puts on the ritz every year for Christmas. Things may look a little different this year, but the town certainly isn't stopping. They've re-invented their annual Christmas parade and found new ways to go ahead with their longstanding luminary celebration For more information on the the Reverse Christmas Parade, The Luminaries and a full calendar of events visit www...
Nov 30, 2020•27 min•Ep. 6
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 5 Rocky Mount rolls out the holiday welcome mat.
The town of Rocky Mount in Franklin County is ready to celebrate the holidays. And why not? With a quaint, walkable business area (uptown and downtown!), a farmer's market, nearby hiking trails and even a place to sample and buy legal moonshine or a local craft beer -- there's something for everyone. In Episode 5 of the Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Podcast, Rocky Mount's Beth Simms talks about how this small town has a lot to offer -- especially if you ae looking for a unique gift or one of a kin...
Nov 23, 2020•43 min•Ep. 5
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 4 - Dickens of a Christmas Returns for 2020
For the 38th consecutive year, downtown Roanoke will ring in the holiday season with the annual Dickens of a Christmas festival. Although things will certainly look a little bit different this year. Dickens is an event that typically brings around 40,000 people downtown over the course of Fridays in December. The Downtown Roanoke Foundation has been hard at work looking for ways to accommodate so many holiday makers in a safe manner adhering to all Covid-19 precautions. We are happy to share the...
Nov 16, 2020•34 min•Ep. 4
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 3 The Southwest Virginia Ballet returns with a virtual performance of the Nutcracker for the holidays in 2020
The Nutcracker is back for 2020 in Virginia's Blue Ridge! With precautions for COVID-19 The Southwest Virginia Ballet is once again presenting the holiday classic performance of the Nutcracker. In Episode 3 of The Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Podcast Carol Jessee with the Southwest Virginia Ballet talks about how they are partnering with Blue Ridge Public TV to present the Nutcracker in spite of the Challenges posed by the pandemic. Interested in more information about the Southwest Virginia Ball...
Nov 10, 2020•36 min•Ep. 3
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 2 Illuminights walk of lights returns to Explore Park for the 2020 Holidays.
Explore your holiday spirit through a unique experience featuring over 500,000 lights, dazzling features, and memorable moments. Travel down the half-mile wooded path while taking in the sights and sounds of the season at Illuminights. In Episode 2 of the Visit VBR Podcast, guest Wendi Schultz tells you all about the additions to last year's popular display as well as extended hours and precautions for COVID-19. All about Illuminights: https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/545/Illuminights A Family...
Nov 02, 2020•42 min•Ep. 2
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 1 - Major new enhancements at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center
The Hotel Roanoke, also known as the Grand Old Lady is the pride of Virginia's Blue Ridge. Overlooking downtown, the beautiful hotel and conference center is a major attraction in the region -- and now it's even better! Opening in October of 2020 is the newly expanded and improved Pine Room and the 1882 Lobby Bar. In episode one of the Visit VBR podcast, host John Carlin interviews Hotel Roanoke General Manager Brian Wells about the new additions, Christmas at the hotel, and how the hotel is hos...
Oct 22, 2020•47 min•Ep. 1
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