The Upper Reach promotes adventure education and eco-tourism which furthers RRBA’s mission of stewardship of the Roanoke River Basin.

Canoeing, Hiking, Adventure! Upper Reach, Roanoke River Basin Association

Who we are…

Upper Reach is an adventure education program within the Roanoke River Basin Association a 501(c)(3). We are a family of citizen volunteers from nearby neighborhoods, schools and towns who enjoy getting outdoors and helping to better our community and its citizens through environmental education. Our team of experts and enthusiasts includes people of many backgrounds including wildlife biologists, foresters, landscape architects, educators, and others.

What we do….

We participate in developing paddle and hiking trails, outdoor excursions, geo-caching, wildlife enhancements and photography, environmental stewardship and educational programs.

Click on upperreach.org for information on upcoming events, blueways, put in and take out maps, and more.