Roanoke River named third best spot for urban kayaking in nationwide vote Virginia’s James River also made the top 10 No description found
Add another claim to fame for Roanoke, Virginia.
After being nominated for USA Today’s Best Urban Kayaking Spot contest , the Roanoke River claimed third place in the nationwide voting on Friday.
USA Today recognized the 45-mile river for its beauty and said it was relatively easy to paddle aside from the two rapids near the gorge.
“Just to be mentioned with some of the cities that are on there is really awesome and I’m incredibly proud of all of the hard work we’ve done to get to this point,” Stephanie Long, with Roanoke Parks and Recreation, told 10 News earlier this month upon being nominated.
If you’re interested in traveling to the other nine spots, below is the full top 10 :
Cuyahoga River - Cleveland, Ohio
James River - Richmond, Virginia
Roanoke River - Roanoke, Virginia
Bartram’s Garden - Philadelphia
Lady Bird Lake - Austin
Inner Harbour - Victoria, British Columbia
Clark Fork River - Missoula, Montana
Rideau Canal - Ottawa, Ontario
Potomac River - Washington, DC
Lake Union - Seattle
Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.
About the Author Jazmine Otey headshot
Jazmine Otey joined the 10 News team in February 2021.
Former Gretna Hawks bring free football camp, cookout and community back home USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships kicks off in Roanoke Virginia Tech student’s mother sues Blacksburg, officer after fatal crash City of Roanoke to remove all Raven Shot Detection devices after many installed without correct approval More than 500 pairs of socks donated at Sock Night at the Salem Fair 🎉 Mill Mountain Zoo marks 74 years Fourth of July copper theft leaves Danville residents without power in 100+ degree heat Amtrak delays trains during extreme heat to prevent track buckling in Roanoke Active police investigation underway at Roanoke dog daycare Valley View Mall sees new retailers & local businesses Danville residents left struggling to feed families after SNAP theft Local gun stores impacted by Virginia’s assault weapons ban Kirk Family YMCA expands with early learning center for 3-year-olds Young Patriot: Local kids recite the Pledge of Allegiance in honor of America's 250th Virginia expands funding for firefighter cancer screenings The Blue Ridge Games return with cash prizes and outdoor adventures. Here’s how to play! Hitachi breaks ground on $457 million facility AG Jay Jones highlights Danville’s crime reduction efforts Virginia homeschool families find connection beyond curriculum at Franklin County event Roanoke homeowner says a Flock Device was installed on her property without notice Previous video Next video
