Roanoke Rapids Lake Park Provides a Great Place for Outdoor Recreation
Roanoke Valley lakes and rivers offer fun fishing
The Dallas Jones Veterans Museum preserves history
Waterfowl park in Roanoke Valley brings tourists, visitors
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Roanoke Rapids Lake Park Provides a Great Place for Outdoor Recreation

Don’t be surprised to hear visitors utter words such as “gorgeous” or “inspiring” during evening sunsets at Roanoke Rapids Lake Park.

Roanoke Valley lakes and rivers offer fun fishing

Fishing options in Roanoke Valley.

The Dallas Jones Veterans Museum preserves history

The Roanoke Rapids Veteran's Center in Becker Village Mall opened last year and displays old memorabilia and pictures. It is named for Dallas Jones, a Pearl Harbor survivor.

Waterfowl park in Roanoke Valley brings tourists, visitors

Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park & Eco-Center in Scotland Neck offers visitors a new Tree House and recently (spring 2009) hatched North Carolina's first Lesser Flamingo Chick.

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Quality of Life in Roanoke Valley, NC

Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, Enfield, Hobgood, Hollister, Littleton, Weldon and Scotland Neck are in the northeastern section of the state, close to the Virginia border. This is a fisherman's paradise, with incredible opportunities for reeling in a catch. Those who enjoy live entertainment, will enjoy Carolina Crossroads – state-of-the-art theater and outdoor concert venue. Historic Halifax, which was the site of the Fourth Provincial Congress - adoption of the Halifax Resolves, has an interesting array of historic buildings, but the county's biggest claim to fame is Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park, which has the world’s largest collection of rare and endangered waterfowl.
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Read the 2009 edition of Images Roanoke Valley, NC magazine sponsored by the Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce. Using ActiveMagazine technology, you can flip through the actual pages of Images Roanoke Valley, NC magazine on your computer screen.
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