The Wild Way in the News
In the News
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Paddleboard Camp Featured in Roanoke Times
We had the incredibly good fortune to run into The Roanoke Times reporter Jeff Reid at Smith Mountain Lake on the first day of our June 2026 Paddleboard Camp.
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WDBJ-7 with Participant Ahriya Shipman (April 2026)
Thank you WDBJ-7 for inviting us and participant Ahriya Shipman on the show again to talk about The Wild Way.
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Discussing The Wild Way's Podcast on WDBJ-7 (March 2026)
WDBJ-7 hosted The Wild Way and participants Lizzie and Emma, who talked about recording Episode 1 of The Wild Way’s podcast and the challenges of building friendship in a digital age.
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The Roanoker Magazine (February 2026)
The Wild Way is discussed in an article featuring female leaders in Roanoke’s outdoor space.
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Roanoke Star (March 10, 2023)
Outdoor Camp for Roanoke County & City Spring Break Enrolling Girls Ages 9-14
Enrollment is now open for a special week-long unit that aligns with Roanoke City, Roanoke County, and Salem public schools’ spring break. Over five full days, girls will participate in fun and challenging outdoor activities, such as hiking, caving, and climbing.
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WSLS (March 30, 2022)
WATCH: Young girls explore the outdoors with Roanoke nonprofit, The Wild Way
10 News spoke to participants about their experiences.
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WSLS (March 28, 2022)
New Roanoke nonprofit encourages girls to gain confidence by exploring the outdoors.
The Wild Way is an organization that seeks to build girls’ confidence by getting them outdoors and stepping out of their comfort zones. They use an inclusive approach to help girls do things they never thought they could do.
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WDBJ7 (March 25, 2022)
7@four introduces program that provides outdoor experiences for girls.
The Wild Way is a new nonprofit in Roanoke that provides expedition-based, outdoor experiences for girls of all backgrounds, experience levels and incomes.
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The Roanoke Times (March 24, 2022)
Giving: Roanoke Valley nonprofit offers outdoors-based adventure for girls 9-14 over spring break.
The Wild Way, a new Roanoke Valley nonprofit focusing on expedition-based, outdoor experiences for girls, is accepting participants.
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Roanoke Star (March 18, 2022)
New Outdoor-Focused Nonprofit “The Wild Way” Now Enrolling Girls Ages 9-14
“The Wild Way” is a new nonprofit in Roanoke that provides expedition-based, outdoor experiences for girls of all backgrounds, experience levels, and incomes. The organization is currently enrolling girls ages 9-14.
Media Inquiries
Working on a story about youth programs, girls’ confidence, or getting kids outdoors in the Roanoke Valley? We’d love to talk. Our Executive Director, guides, and (with parent permission) our participants are available for interviews, and we’re happy to invite reporters along on an upcoming adventure.
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