Need to Know: Why Do My Fingers and Hands Swell When I Hike?
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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Author: Erin Gifford
Terrapin Mountain: Hike to Cascading Falls & Scenic Views in Big Island, Virginia
There’s no question, Terrapin Mountain in Big Island, Virginia is a challenging hike. It’s also a hike that wows with
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Compton Peak: Hike to Scenic Views & Geological Wonders at Shenandoah National Park
The Compton Peak hike wows with spectacular mountain and valley views, but of course, so do many hikes at Shenandoah
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Bear Church Rock: Hike to Big Views, Cascading Rivers & a Log Cabin at Shenandoah National Park
I love hikes that are more than just a waterfall hike or a hike to big views. You know, hikes
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Need to Know: What is Scrambling in Hiking?
Scrambling in hiking might sound intimidating, but it’s not as intense as rock climbing. While it can be challenging, it
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Claytor Lake State Park: An Easy Lake Loop Hike in Pulaski County, Virginia
Claytor Lake State Park in Pulaski County, Virginia has nearly eight miles of trails that wind across the park and
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Bluff Mountain: An Appalachian Trail Hike With Spectacular Views Across Lexington, Virginia
On my quest to research summit hikes in Virginia for my third book, Virginia Summits: Hiking 40 Stunning Peaks, I
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Apple Orchard Mountain: Hike the Appalachian Trail to Wide-Open Vistas Near Bedford, Virginia
The hike to the top of Apple Orchard Mountain near Bedford, Virginia is an easy 5.3-mile out-and-back hike that includes
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Elliott Knob: Hike to an Old Fire Lookout Tower Near Staunton, Virginia
The 9.2-mile out-and-back hike to Elliott Knob near Staunton, Virginia is challenging, but it rewards with panoramas from atop the
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How Should I Prepare for Hiking Uphill?
Hiking uphill can be hard. It makes you sweaty, your heart pounds and it’s easy to become completely out of
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