Venturing far into the wilderness has its appeal, but sometimes you want to paddle one of the most beautiful rivers in the U.S. and still be back in time for dinner and a night of city entertainment.

Roanoke County and Salem get most of their public water from the Roanoke River; and the county and Roanoke merged their water systems in 2004. But the river still has problems -- mainly storm water ...

Roanoke River Partners has received $400,000 in state grant funds for the planned Hamilton Rosenwald River Center and other amenities to enhance the experience of paddlers on the Roanoke River State ...

The town of Hamilton celebrated their Roanoke River Festival on Saturday. This year was the third annual festival featuring everything from bounce houses to a line dancing show Hamilton Mayor Ervin ...

The Roanoke River Partners, Inc. (RRP) recently received an additional $400,000 in state grant money for the Hamilton Rosenwald River Center and “amenities” that will enhance the experience of those ...

Gary Heaton paddled his 19-foot Old Town Tripper canoe to the rocky shore along the Roanoke River. The water was shallow and the canoe was steady enough for him to stand up inside it. A dozen people, ...