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Author: Erin Gifford

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 Shenandoah Valley

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

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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, 2025March 31, 2025 Erin Gifford Virginia Mountains

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

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Birdwatching in Grayson County, Virginia
Outdoor Adventures 

A Quick Start Guide to High-Elevation Birding in Grayson County

February 19, 2025 Erin Gifford Southwest Virginia

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

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Matthews State Forest in Grayson County, Virginia
Outdoor Adventures 

Grayson County’s Hidden Gems: Matthews State Forest & Matthews Living History Farm Museum

February 17, 2025 Erin Gifford Southwest Virginia

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

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Dream Rock Silo in Independence, Virginia
Outdoor Adventures 

Find Your Calm: A Quiet Escape to Grayson County

February 12, 2025 Erin Gifford Southwest Virginia

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

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St. Mary's Falls Hike in Virginia's St. Mary's Wilderness
Best Of 

25 Bucket List Hikes in Virginia for 2025

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024 Erin Gifford Central Virginia, Shenandoah Valley, Southwest Virginia, Virginia Mountains

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

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Best Of 

40 Easy First Day Hikes in Virginia to Kick Off 2025

November 25, 2024December 4, 2024 Erin Gifford Central Virginia, Coastal Virginia, Northern Virginia, Shenandoah Valley, Southwest Virginia, Virginia Mountains

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

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St. Mary's Falls Hike in Virginia's St. Mary's Wilderness
Waterfall Hikes 

St. Mary’s Wilderness: A Scenic Hike to St. Mary’s Falls Near Vesuvius, Virginia

April 15, 2024May 16, 2024 Erin Gifford Shenandoah Valley

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

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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 Southwest Virginia

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

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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 Virginia Mountains

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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