About Erin Gifford

Great Dismal Swamp: Hike the Washington Ditch Trail to Lake Drummond in Southeast Virginia

For some time, I’ve wanted to visit Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Chesapeake and Suffolk, Virginia. Those bald

The Great North Mountain Trail system in Shenandoah County is largely a hidden gem. There are a couple of known

Have you ever been curious about the difference between hiking and walking? It could be speed, terrain, environs, elevation. It

There’s a lot of history in Lexington, Virginia, but you’ll also find a lot of fantastic outdoor recreation, including a

Over the weekend, I took advantage of the unseasonably warm temps and explored Sandy Bottom Nature Park in Hampton, Virginia.

An urban hike is a great way to explore a city while getting in some exercise. Urban hikes are also

I recently found myself back at Shenandoah National Park to hike to 70-foot-tall Dark Hollow Falls. With 1,700+ reviews on AllTrails,

The thought of sleeping in an actual treehouse is pretty cool. You’re tucked away in the woods. You can practically

Many people don’t realize that hiking can be hard on your ankles. This is especially true if you’re a new hiker

If you’ve not yet hiked the wooded trails at Larus Park in Richmond, I’m not surprised. In fact, some locals

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