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Author: Erin Gifford

Terrapin Mountain | Virginia Hikes with Views
Hikes with Views 

Terrapin Mountain: Hike to Cascading Falls & Scenic Views in Big Island, Virginia

June 3, 2022June 7, 2022 Erin Gifford Virginia Mountains

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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Shenandoah National Park 

Compton Peak: Hike to Scenic Views & Geological Wonders at Shenandoah National Park

June 2, 2022June 18, 2022 Erin Gifford Shenandoah Valley

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 Overlook | Shenandoah National Park | Hikes in Virginia
Hikes with Views Shenandoah National Park 

Bear Church Rock: Hike to Big Views, Cascading Rivers & a Log Cabin at Shenandoah National Park

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 Erin Gifford

I love hikes that are more than just a waterfall hike or a hike to big views. You know, hikes

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Rock Scrambling in Hiking | Devil's Marbleyard in Virginia
Question of the Week 

Need to Know: What is Scrambling in Hiking?

May 30, 2022May 29, 2022 Erin Gifford

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 | Virginia Hiking Trails | Claytor Lake Hike Loop
State Park Hikes 

Claytor Lake State Park: An Easy Lake Loop Hike in Pulaski County, Virginia

May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 Erin Gifford Virginia Mountains

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 | Virginia Hike
Hikes with Views 

Bluff Mountain: An Appalachian Trail Hike With Spectacular Views Across Lexington, Virginia

May 25, 2022May 7, 2022 Erin Gifford Shenandoah Valley

On my quest to research summit hikes in Virginia for my third book, Virginia Summits: Hiking 40 Stunning Peaks, I

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Compression Socks for Hiking
Question of the Week 

Need to Know: What are the Best Compression Socks for Hiking?

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 Erin Gifford

Compression socks for hiking are special socks that are designed to provide a gentle massaging pressure to help your legs

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Apple Orchard Mountain | Hikes in Virginia
Hikes with Views 

Apple Orchard Mountain: Hike the Appalachian Trail to Wide-Open Vistas Near Bedford, Virginia

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Erin Gifford Shenandoah Valley

A hike doesn’t need to be long or have a big elevation gain to reward with views. A case in

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Elliott Knob Fire Tower | West Augusta, Virginia | Virginia Hike
Hikes with Views 

Elliott Knob: Hike to an Old Fire Lookout Tower Near Staunton, Virginia

May 18, 2022May 24, 2022 Erin Gifford Shenandoah Valley

If you like a challenge, as well as ogling scenic views from atop a three-story fire tower, then the hike

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Hiking Uphill | The Priest Hike in Virginia
Question of the Week 

Need to Know: How Should I Prepare for Hiking Uphill?

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 Erin Gifford

Does hiking uphill feel totally terrible for you? If you’re a new hiker or you aren’t prepared for climbing uphill,

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