About Erin Gifford

Beaverdam Reservoir: Enjoy a Loop Hike Around a 350-Acre Man-Made Lake in Ashburn, Virginia

It’s a moderate 8.3-mile loop hike along the perimeter of 350-acre Beaverdam Reservoir in Ashburn, Virginia on the wooded Beaverdam

Abbott Lake is a 24-acre man-made lake that was created in 1964 and sits next to the Blue Ridge Parkway

Sweet Run State Park is an 884-acre park in Hillsboro, Virginia. It’s also the newest state park in Virginia, boasting

The Johnson Farm Trail is a 2.1-mile loop hiking trail that guides visitors to historic Johnson Farm, which was built

For those who love the great outdoors, it can be a challenge to find the perfect gifts. Fortunately, there are

It’s the holiday season, which means it’s time to start jotting down gift and stocking stuffer ideas for every outdoor

I recently stumbled on Smith Mountain Lake Community Park in Franklin County, Virginia. Let me tell you, it’s a gem.

The Peaks of Otter are three scenic mountains near Bedford, Virginia. This popular trifecta of hikes includes Sharp Top, Flat

Nestled into the quiet Kings Park West suburb in Fairfax, Virginia is Lake Royal, a 36-acre lake with a walking

James S. Long Park in Haymarket, Virginia is a 230-acre regional park with soccer fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, picnic tables

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