About Erin Gifford

Whiskey Hollow Shelter: A Scenic Appalachian Trail Day Hike in Markham, Virginia

I’ve been on a kick lately to hike to Appalachian Trail shelters. My most recent hike led me to the

I recently hiked to Spy Rock (ah-mazing) in Central Virginia. Eager for a second area hike, I motored along gravelly

Not long ago, my son and I made the short drive from our home to go camping at Sky Meadows

Except for the fact that the Broad Hollow Trail sets off to the right of a private residence, I’d say

Earlier this week, my son and I found ourselves in Charlottesville. It was a beautiful fall day so we opted

Thanks to MeetUp, I finally got the chance to do some backcountry camping in Shenandoah National Park. It was a

The Sugar Hollow Reservoir near Charlottesville is known as the starting point for the hike to the Blue Hole, a

Did you know that First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach is the most popular state park in Virginia? It’s

For those who aspire to hike Virginia’s Triple Crown (Dragon’s Tooth, McAfee Knob & Tinker Cliffs near Roanoke, Virginia), a good

Located in Shenandoah County, Orkney Springs is best known for two things: Virginia House (formerly Orkney Springs Hotel) and the

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