Home of the globally rare shrub known as “piratebush”, Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve is also the site of one of Roanoke County’s least-traveled trail systems. This hike will cover 4 miles of somewhat strenuous hilly terrain, with a beautiful overlook view as your reward! Transportation provided. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

A unique and protected environment, wild caves offer adventure and awe right under our feet. Emphasizing responsible caving, join us as we navigate, crawl and climb through passages and chambers to see beautiful formations and experience this underground world. No experience necessary. Must be capable of strenuous activity. All equipment and transportation provided. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Hiking with everything you need on your back can be an exhilarating sense of freedom. Unless, that is, that "sense of freedom" is mispacked in a bag that is incorrectly adjusted. Learn what essentials to pack and how to pack them all tailored around your unique adventure. Once we help with narrowing down the list of items, we'll show you an efficient and logical way to pack it. Some last minute gear adjustments and tips will have you well on your way to comfortably and confidently enjoying your next adventure!

A night on a Caribbean Island! This exotic menu includes preparing pineapple pork chops, making a mango-pineapple crab salad and accompanying the meal with Caribbean-spiced shrimp with pineapple salsa. But no night in the islands is complete without a refreshing beverage - homemeade virgin Piña Coladas! Chef Dominic made an appearance on the fourth season of Fox Network's Hell's Kitchen. He looks forward to the opportunity to bring his family-friendly attitude, skills and good-natured cooking to you and yours!