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Abstract:
Since the economic downturn in the 1990s, community members in the Roanoke River region have developed a tourism economy to capitalize on the area's natural resources. Roanoke River Partners, Inc, was created in 1997, and since then, an antique trail, a Civil War trail, a recreational paddle trail, and a camping system have helped boost the region's economy.
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The lower Roanoke River provides locals and visitors with all sorts of outdoor activities. The historical river has supported farmers, provided cover for slaves and moonshiners, and served as a means for transport of goods.