The USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike Championships will be held next week at three sites across the Roanoke Valley: Carvins Cove, Explore Park and Elmwood Park.
Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor is Trout Unlimited's Eastern Communications Director. Based in Roanoke, he is also a freelance writer and editor.
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Bedford hunter whose treestand accident turned him into a safety advocate dies at 63
Barry Arrington was dedicated to hunter safety activism and support of disabled sportsmen.
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Chronic wasting disease gets further entrenched in Virginia
Although the always-fatal disease is in 15 counties, hunter interest in whitetails isn’t waning.
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Legendary Roanoke outdoors writer Bill Cochran dies
The longtime Roanoke Times outdoors editor was the first outdoors writer to be inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.
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To keep its coyote population in check, this county offers hunters cash prizes for kills
The most recent coyote lottery in Bedford County offered a grand prize drawing of $1,000 and six $500 prizes. Some groups have called such contests cruel and unnecessary, and have questioned their efficacy.
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Deer populations in Virginia’s cities and suburbs are increasing while the number of hunters declines
Virginia’s deer population presents management challenges and it’s not going to get easier. Over the past few years, VDOT crews have received about 20,000 calls for road-killed animals annually — most are deer.
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Craig Botetourt Scenic Trail meetings draw both fears and fans
The proposed trail is one of five priority trail projects identified by state officials. It would run for 26 miles on a former rail bed. Proponents say it will help the local economy, while opponents have raised concerns about safety and maintenance.
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As more hikers flock to Virginia’s Triple Crown, a plan takes shape to better manage the crowds
The segment of the Appalachian Trail that includes Dragon’s Tooth, McAfee Knob and Tinker Cliffs is one of the busiest sections of the trail. The National Park Service has been working with regional stakeholders to develop a plan to protect the trail’s natural resources and manage the growing numbers of visitors.
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Craig Botetourt rail trail project moving forward
The Craig Botetourt Scenic Trail is one of five priority trail projects identified by Virginia’s new Office of Trails. The 26-mile route generally will follow Craig Creek.
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Seeking a balance between enjoyment and stewardship on the AT’s Triple Crown
National Park Service seeks plan to manage three heavily-used locations near Roanoke.
