About Erin Gifford

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

The Blue Ridge Tunnel was built from 1850 to 1858 for the Blue Ridge Railroad. It was the longest railroad tunnel

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

In the Blue Ridge Mountains, Grayson County, Virginia is truly a hidden treasure for birding enthusiasts. Elevations soar over 5,500

Grayson Highlands State Park is popular among outdoor enthusiasts, famous for its wild ponies. Yet, there’s so much more to

We’ve all been through a lot the last few months, so when I had the opportunity to go to Southwest

Many of us got outside a lot in 2024. We got a taste of Virginia’s hiking trails and we liked

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to start thinking about First Day Hikes. They are a must to

I can finally say that I checked off the waterfall hike at St. Mary’s Wilderness near Vesuvius, Virginia. This was

I hate to admit this, but I spent 30 minutes wandering the Great Channels of Virginia, the sandstone maze atop

I was eager to hike to the Roanoke Star. Also called the Mill Mountain Star, I’d seen the iconic steel

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