10 Must-Do Hikes in Virginia When You Want to See Something Unexpected
It’s not unusual to see a small pond or cascading waterfall on a hike. It is, however, rather atypical to
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Author: Erin Gifford
Westmoreland State Park: Hunt for Shark Teeth at Fossil Beach
Over the weekend, two of my kids and I camped at Westmoreland State Park. It’s just north of historic Montross
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Pleasure House Point: Hike Across Sandy Shores & Tidal Marshes in Virginia Beach
I recently signed on to write my second hiking guidebook with Falcon Guides, this time on the coastal trails of
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Overall Run Falls: Hike to the Tallest Waterfall at Shenandoah National Park
Not long ago, I hiked the Thompson Hollow Trail to Overall Run at Shenandoah National Park. I thought I was
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How to Hike the Virginia Triple Crown (Hotel-Style)
The Virginia Triple Crown makes many hiking bucket lists. This scenic trio of strenuous hikes in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Region
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Virginia Beach: Hiking Coastal Trails at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
I recently hiked all the trails at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia Beach. To be fair, there are
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Newport News Park: An Easy Wetlands Hike on the White Oak Nature Trail
The reviews of Newport News Park were quite good (an average 4.5 stars on AllTrails), so I was eager to
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Virginia’s Northern Neck: Hike-In Camping at Caledon State Park
I recently completed my first mostly solo backpacking trip at Caledon State Park in King George. I say “mostly” solo
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12 Best Day Hikes in Central Virginia
I’ll be honest, I haven’t done as many day hikes in Central Virginia as I’d like, but I’ve completed more
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Kane’s Creek: An Easy Hike in Search of Bald Eagles at Mason Neck State Park
My kids had the day off school last Friday and they needed to get out of the house. To be
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