About Erin Gifford

Turkey Run Park: The Most Incredible Loop Hike in Northern Virginia

The 3.9-mile loop hike at Turkey Run Park in McLean, Virginia pairs the yellow-blazed Turkey Run Trail with the blue-blazed

The Spy Rock hike in Nelson County, Virginia is a real gem, especially as a fall foliage hike. Five stars,

The Richmond Canal Walk is an easy 2.8-mile out-and-back walk in downtown Richmond, Virginia that highlights four centuries of the

Not long ago, I hiked the White Oak Canyon Trail to Lower Falls from the boundary trailhead outside Shenandoah National

The Priest hike near Tyro, Virginia is a strenuous 9.0-mile out-and-back hike with an elevation gain of more than 3,000

Not long ago, I hiked to Hazel Falls at Shenandoah National Park on a weekend. On a Sunday. I typically

There’s something special about a glass of wine after a hike. Thankfully, there are some very good wineries near Shenandoah

I had never heard of Kepler Overlook or even the Great North Mountain Trails in Shenandoah County. To be honest,

I’ve lived in Northern Virginia for more years than I can count, yet it was not until this past summer

Last summer, my daughter and I stopped to explore and hike around Brownsville Preserve in Nassawadox, which is located on

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