Why ride in the winter? Because it'll make you both mentally and physically stronger!

Here is the cover of our latest Playbook. It is available at many locations and will be coming home this week through the County schools. Browse through the book and choose something fun to do! #PlayFc #ExploreNewDimensions

Booker T. Washington National Monument will host its first “Paint In the Park” on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required by calling (540) 721-2094. If there is inclement weather, the postponement date will be Saturday, February 22, 2020.

Just hold on! FRIDAY is on the way! #FridayPlease #HurryFriday

World Tour Paddling Films come to the Harvester Performance Center in Franklin County March 4th. This is VA's only viewing location. World Tour Films begin at 7:00 pm. This family friendly event is FREE! #Paddle #WorldPaddleTour #localblueways

Dont Bail, its almost Friday. Hold On!! :)

Finally some nice weather, lets go for a ride!

June is #GreatOutdoorsMonth We encourage everyone to take this great advice from the National Park Service and remember to #RecreateResponsibly! bit.ly/2Mkifig

Thanks for the shout out! We have a lot to offer!!

These free outdoor adventures won't cost you anything more than the gas to get there! visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/free…

The Virginia Health Department (VDH) indicates Franklin County is continuing to experience an increase in the number of confirmed COVID cases. Please see the most recent Media Advisory. franklincountyva.gov/DocumentCenter…

Great options for tubing in Virginia's Blue Ridge! ✔️ James River: Rent from Twin River Outfitters ✔️ Roanoke River at Explore Park: Rent from Blue Mountain Adventures ✔️ The LOVE Float: Rent from RoanokeMountainADV ✔️Pigg River at Waid Park: Rent from FC Parks and Rec

Happy first day of fall! We can HARDLY wait for peak fall foliage in a few weeks! 🍂🍁 Drop one of your favorite fall foliage shots 📸 below. We'll start! ⤵️ 📍: Roanoke Mountain Overlook, City of Roanoke

Take a look at some of our favorite spots to see fall color! 🍁 Blue Ridge Parkway 🍁 Carvins Cove 🍁 Appalachian Trail 🍁 National Forests 🍁 Regional Blueways

Check out this awesome new event from FC Parks and Rec: Night tubing on the Pigg River under thousands of lights! playfranklincounty.com/CivicAlerts.as…

Learn about this year's Concerts by Canoe! This FC Parks and Rec event mixes live music with paddling at Philpott Lake! visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/conc…

Physical fitness is important when taking care of yourself. Whether it’s jogging, weight lifting, playing sports, or jumping rope like Lucy and Snoopy, take time to move your own way! How will you exercise today? #TakeCareWithSnoopy

Have you heard the news? Franklin County's FC Parks and Rec and Franklin County's Public Library won a VACo Achievement award. For more info visit our wesbite.

Take part in the upcoming Virginia's Blue Ridge Enduro Series, presented by Cardinal Bicycle, and experience the awesome mountain biking at FC Parks and Rec's Waid Park and @PLAYRoanoke's Carvins Cove! visitroanokeva.com/enduro/

Congratulations to our New Tech @ Gereau Community Partners whose innovations led to this recognition! FC Parks and Rec Franklin County, VA thefranklinnewspost.com/news/franklin-…