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.
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.
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.
The Roanoke Canal ended the evening as the top vote-getter in the best Greenway division of the North Carolina Great Places contest.
The chance to put the Roanoke Canal Trail on a wider map is under way.
