About Erin Gifford

High Rocks: Two Scenic Trails to the Top in Wytheville

Earlier this month, I motored along I-81 all the way to Wytheville for a few days of exploring hiking trails

The 2.1-mile Loft Mountain Loop is an easy hike at Shenandoah National Park that follows the Frazier Discovery Trail and

I recently hiked along the 2.7-mile Hidden Rocks Trail near Dayton. I may have chosen this hike based on name

I was eager to hike what I thought was the Buffalo Mountain Trail in Floyd County on a recent exploration

Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia is home to free-roaming wild ponies. They can be seen across

I was eager to get a long hike under my belt, so I set my sights on the Signal Knob

The 3.2-mile out-and-back hike to Calvary and Chimney Rocks wows with a wonderland of Calvary Rocks and great views from

Stiles Falls is a beautiful 40-foot-tall waterfall in Shawsville. It’s located on the property of Alta Mons, an outdoor ministry

I recently set out to hike at Shenandoah River State Park. I was eager to hike Point Trail to Wildcat

It’s exciting to hike a new trail, especially one you didn’t realize was there before. This was the Buzzard Hill

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