Join host Em Poertner and her guests as they explore hiking, events and all types of outdoor adventures around Roanoke County and the greater Roanoke Valley.
Outdoor Services Manager Greg Martin and Long-Range Planner Sarah Gilmore join the podcast to talk about the Roanoke River Blueway. From piggy dipping at Green Hill Park to battling the rapids in Explore Park, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the river.
Find more information about the Roanoke River Blueway at RoanokeRiverBlueway.org (RoanokeRiverBlueway.org)
Looking to embrace those 90’s Summer vibes? Em Poertner and Caitlin Gills check in on their Roanoke County Bingo cards. Focusing on free events and everything you get with your library card, there’s a lot of ways to get out in Roanoke Countyfor a screen free summer.
LIBRARY BINGO CARD
https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/33182/Podcast-BINGO-Card?bidId= (https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/33182/Podcast-BINGO-Card?bidId=)
ROANOKE COUNTY BINGO CARD
https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/6016 (https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/6016)
Check out the Hollins Library Construction Project: https://youtu.be/vRdahBulE9k?si=MP5n4cxv-nD5cya2 (https://youtu.be/vRdahBulE9k?si=MP5n4cxv-nD5cya2)
24 Mar 2026
The Power of Tourism in the Roanoke Region | S3 E5
Kathryn Lucas and Grace Needham from Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge, as well as Kelley Brammer from Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism join us on Out of the Office to discuss how tourism efforts help shape our economy in the Roanoke region. Plus, discover some great events happening this spring!
If you don’t already follow Visit VBR on social media, checkout their pages to hear about all the happenings around the region!
https://www.facebook.com/visitvbr (https://www.facebook.com/visitvbr)
https://www.instagram.com/visitvbr/ (https://www.instagram.com/visitvbr/)
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