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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Author: Erin Gifford
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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Sugar Run Mountain: A Vista-Filled Appalachian Trail Hike Near Pearisburg, Virginia
The hike to the top of Sugar Run Mountain near Pearisburg, Virginia rewards with big views, but you’ve got to
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Lewis Peak: Hike to Sensational Mountain Views at Shenandoah National Park
I’m not able to explore the South District of Shenandoah National Park as much as I would like, but last
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Hiker’s Rash: What it Is, How to Treat It & How to Prevent It
Hiker’s rash – known by doctors as exercise-induced vasculitis – is an itchy, red rash that can appear on one
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Mill Creek Nature Park: Hike to Gorgeous Waterfalls in Narrows, Virginia
Mill Creek Nature Park in Narrows, Virginia is a hidden gem. Seriously. It’s such a gem that I kind of
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Kelly Knob: A Scenic Appalachian Trail Hike Near Blacksburg, Virginia
Many miles of the Appalachian Trail cut across mountainous Southwest Virginia. Naturally, this means that there are a lot of
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Need to Know: What’s the Best Way to Carry Water While Hiking?
Have you ever been curious about the best way to carry water while hiking? I have. Water is heavy, so
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Lake Shenandoah: A Refreshing Lake Hike Near Harrisonburg, Virginia
A couple of weeks ago, I was on my way home from Massanutten Resort and decided to stop for a
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