About Erin Gifford

5 Enchanting Treehouse Rentals in Virginia

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

“What should I eat before a hike?” If you find yourself asking this question, you’re in the right place. We’ve

I recently signed up for a virtual class with REI called Winter Camping Basics, a 90-minute Zoom session led by

I was on my way home from hiking at Patricia Ann Byrom Forest Preserve in Crozet last week when I

I was flipping through Backpacker magazine when I stumbled upon an article on the best lake hikes across the country,

I love it when I hike a trail close to home, then am pleasantly surprised by its awesomeness. This was

Knee pain from hiking is commonly called “hiker’s knee.” Unfortunately, hiker’s knee is a common occurrence and complaint when coming

I got my first taste of snowshoeing eight years ago on a trip for travel writers to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

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