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Partners from across the Roanoke Valley joined today to unveil the Roanoke Canal Trail bike loaner program.

Three years of work and research will be unveiled Saturday as the Roanoke Valley honors the legacy of the Underground Railroad.

Monday, 28 September 2015 19:53

Canal Trail earns Network to Freedom designation

The Roanoke Canal Trail has officially been designated as part of the National Park Service's Network to Freedom, signifying it as part of the Underground Railroad.

Saturday, 20 June 2015 11:44

Canal trail lauded for greenway win

The Roanoke Canal Trail was officially recognized as the best greenway in the state today following the running of the half-marathon named in its honor.

Thursday, 21 May 2015 15:58

Half-marathon, skate plans discussed

The Roanoke Rapids Recreation Advisory Committee today discussed plans for the upcoming Roanoke Canal Trail Half-Marathon and plans for the proposed skateboard and BMX park.

Tuesday, 24 March 2015 12:05

City gets first recognition for trail title

Roanoke Rapids leaders attended the North Carolina League of Municipalities Annual Town Hall Day last Wednesday.

Tuesday, 10 March 2015 17:17

Trail's first recognition to come next week

The first formal recognition of the Roanoke Canal Trail's victory in last month's Great Places in North Carolina Best Greenway Division will be next week in Raleigh.

Friday, 27 February 2015 19:07

Canal Trail tops statewide competition

The Roanoke Canal ended the evening as the top vote-getter in the best Greenway division of the North Carolina Great Places contest.

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