About Erin Gifford

12 Best Coastal Hikes in Virginia When You Need a Break from the Beach

There are so many fun things to do at the beach, like shelling, fishing, surfing, sunning, and of course, hiking.

I discovered Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve in Loudoun County during the pandemic. For 13 years, I lived 11 minutes away,

If you’ve not yet been to the George Washington Birthplace National Monument in Colonial Beach, it’s worth the drive. For

It had been nearly six weeks since I’d visited Shenandoah National Park, so I was eager to get back to

Set on the Shenandoah River, Shenandoah River State Park in Bentonville, Virginia wows with more than 1,600 acres and five

Three Ridges is a popular 15.0-mile loop hike in the George Washington National Forest that includes steps on the Appalachian

A few weeks ago, I set out to explore Virginia’s Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. I was eager to see

I recently found myself on Virginia’s Northern Neck (again). It’s quickly becoming one of my favorite sections in the state.

Not every hike is a winner on a hot summer day. Certainly, not every hike is a refreshingly cool waterfall

I fell back on an old favorite on Saturday, tackling my fifth hike at Shenandoah River State Park in Bentonville,

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