But even these trails, like the ones Vernon carved out with friends near his home in Bella Vista, have had a positive effect.
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Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Roanoke River Greenway The Virginia Blue Ridge region (which includes Roanoke and surrounding communities within an hour's radius) has hundreds of miles of trails that nature lovers can tackle on foot or by bike.
At the same time, there are riparian natives — those that grow along watercourses — which may need regular attention in terms of water needs for many years after planting.
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