About Erin Gifford

Mount Rogers: Hike the Appalachian Trail to Virginia’s Highpoint in Mouth of Wilson

At an elevation of 5,730 feet, Mount Rogers is the highest point in Virginia. This sought-after peak can be reached

A stop at the Raccoon Branch Campground near Sugar Grove, Virginia allows for a 4.8-mile out-and-back hike that includes the

Merino wool is associated with insulating and maintaining warmth in cold weather. However, you can and should wear merino wool

Tinker Cliffs is one segment of Virginia’s Triple Crown. This hike follows the Andy Layne Trail and Appalachian Trail to

Summer is here, and if you’re eager to get outside, then I have a family getaway in Virginia for you.

The 3,127-acre Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania, Virginia has 10 miles of lake frontage, a swimming beach, camping facilities,

Hiking in jeans: is it okay to do? Why is it so controversial? We’ve all done it at least once…

There are 62 Appalachian Trail shelters in Virginia, including the Chestnut Knob Shelter near Burke’s Garden in Southwest Virginia. This

The 10.7-mile hike to the top of Big House Mountain and Little House Mountain near Lexington is (for me) among

If you’re here, chances are you’ve searched for something like, “Why do my hands swell when I hike?” Don’t worry,

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