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Bears Den Hike
Family Hikes 

Bears Den Overlook Hike: Parking, Trail Guide & Tips

July 21, 2026July 26, 2026 Erin Gifford
Cascades Falls Trail | Cascades Falls in Pembroke, Virginia
Waterfall Hikes 

Cascades Falls Trail: Hike to a 66-Foot-Tall Waterfall in Pembroke, Virginia

July 19, 2026July 26, 2026 Erin Gifford
Old Rag Hike | Hiking Old Rag | Old Rag Summit Views
Shenandoah National Park 

Old Rag Hike: What to Know Before You Go

May 16, 2026July 22, 2026 Erin Gifford
McAfee Knob Hike | Appalachian Trail | Bucket List Hike in Virginia
Hikes with Views 

McAfee Knob: A Spectacular Bucket List Hike on the Appalachian Trail Near Roanoke, Virginia

March 31, 2026July 15, 2026 Erin Gifford
McAfee Knob Hike | Appalachian Trail | Bucket List Hike in Virginia
Hikes with Views 

McAfee Knob: A Spectacular Bucket List Hike on the Appalachian Trail Near Roanoke, Virginia

March 31, 2026July 15, 2026 Erin Gifford
Humpback Rocks in Virginia
Hikes with Views 

Humpback Rocks Hike: Trail Guide, Parking & Route Options

January 22, 2026July 23, 2026 Erin Gifford
Great Channels of Virginia Hike in Saltville, Virginia
Hikes with Views 

Great Channels of Virginia: Hike to a Mysterious 20-Acre Sandstone Maze Atop Clinch Mountain

February 11, 2024May 16, 2024 Erin Gifford
Fall Colors at the Mill Mountain Star in Roanoke, Virginia
Family Hikes Hikes with Views 

Roanoke Star: Hike the Star Trail to Spectacular Views Across Virginia’s Blue Ridge

February 1, 2024May 16, 2024 Erin Gifford

SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK HIKES

Old Rag Hike | Hiking Old Rag | Old Rag Summit Views
Shenandoah National Park 

Old Rag Hike: What to Know Before You Go

May 16, 2026July 22, 2026 Erin Gifford

The 9.8-mile Old Rag hike at Shenandoah National Park may be the most popular hike in Virginia, rewarding adventurous hikers

Best Skyline Drive Hikes at Shenandoah National Park, Including Compton Peak
Best Of Shenandoah National Park 

35+ Best Skyline Drive Hikes at Shenandoah National Park (By Milepost, North to South)

March 23, 2026April 6, 2026 Erin Gifford
Overlook from Canyon Rim at Big Devils Stairs at Shenandoah National Park | Hiking in Virginia
Shenandoah National Park 

Big Devils Stairs: An Underrated Hike with Big Views in Shenandoah National Park

October 13, 2023November 25, 2023 Erin Gifford
Backpacking Mount Marshall at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia
Backpacking Shenandoah National Park 

Mount Marshall: A Scenic Shenandoah Loop Hike

October 6, 2023November 25, 2023 Erin Gifford
Compton Peak Views at Shenandoah National Park
Best Of Shenandoah National Park 

13 Hikes Near Front Royal in Shenandoah National Park’s North District

July 23, 2023November 28, 2023 Erin Gifford

FAMILY HIKES

Bears Den Hike
Family Hikes 

Bears Den Overlook Hike: Parking, Trail Guide & Tips

July 21, 2026July 26, 2026 Erin Gifford

Bears Den Overlook is a rocky outcrop on the Appalachian Trail in Bluemont, Virginia, with sweeping west-facing views across the

Blue Ridge Tunnel
Family Hikes 

Blue Ridge Tunnel: Hike Through a Historic Train Tunnel Under Rockfish Gap in Central Virginia

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 Erin Gifford
Fall Colors at the Mill Mountain Star in Roanoke, Virginia
Family Hikes Hikes with Views 

Roanoke Star: Hike the Star Trail to Spectacular Views Across Virginia’s Blue Ridge

February 1, 2024May 16, 2024 Erin Gifford

STATE PARK HIKES

Chippokes State Park | Surry County, Virginia
State Parks 

Chippokes State Park: A Coastal Gem in Surry County, Virginia

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 Erin Gifford

Chippokes State Park is a hidden gem tucked away in Surry County, Virginia. You’ll find hiking and biking trails, a

Sweet Run State Park in Hillsboro, Virginia
State Parks 

Sweet Run State Park: A Scenic Escape in Loudoun County, Virginia

November 22, 2023October 21, 2025 Erin Gifford
Gift Shop at Foster Falls at New River Trail State Park in Virginia
State Parks 

10 Must-Dos When Visiting New River Trail State Park in Southwest Virginia

July 17, 2023November 8, 2023 Erin Gifford

HIKES WITH VIEWS

McAfee Knob Hike | Appalachian Trail | Bucket List Hike in Virginia
Hikes with Views 

McAfee Knob: A Spectacular Bucket List Hike on the Appalachian Trail Near Roanoke, Virginia

March 31, 2026July 15, 2026 Erin Gifford

The 8.0-mile out-and-back McAfee Knob hike is one leg of Virginia’s Triple Crown. It’s arguably the most popular, guiding hikers

Humpback Rocks in Virginia
Hikes with Views 

Humpback Rocks Hike: Trail Guide, Parking & Route Options

January 22, 2026July 23, 2026 Erin Gifford
Great Channels of Virginia Hike in Saltville, Virginia
Hikes with Views 

Great Channels of Virginia: Hike to a Mysterious 20-Acre Sandstone Maze Atop Clinch Mountain

February 11, 2024May 16, 2024 Erin Gifford
Fall Colors at the Mill Mountain Star in Roanoke, Virginia
Family Hikes Hikes with Views 

Roanoke Star: Hike the Star Trail to Spectacular Views Across Virginia’s Blue Ridge

February 1, 2024May 16, 2024 Erin Gifford
Yellow Cliffs Mountain Overlook in New Market, Virginia | Hiking the Massanutten Trail
Hikes with Views 

Massanutten Trail: Hike to Yellow Cliffs Mountain Overlook in New Market, Virginia

October 30, 2023November 24, 2023 Erin Gifford

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