Sugarloaf Loop: A Scenic Loop Hike in Shenandoah National Park’s North District
The moderate 5.1-mile Sugarloaf Loop in Shenandoah National Park’s North District is a quiet hike with scenic mountain views and
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Author: Erin Gifford
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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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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