About Erin Gifford

Falls Ridge Preserve: A Waterfall Hike with Caves, Cascades + Cliffs

NOTE: As of 1/27/22, Falls Ridge Preserve is closed until further notice. The trails are being repaired following an extended

The 1.8-mile Blackrock Summit loop hike is easy to love. It’s also a plain easy hike and one that wows

A 2.9-mile out-and-back hike allows hikers to scramble rocks and revel in tumbling Shamokin Falls near Wintergreen Resort in Nellysford,

For a geologically curious hike, look to Natural Chimneys Regional Park in Mount Solon. Imposing limestone formations inspire. Even better,

Dobie Mountain is a 3.8-mile loop hike that follows the Appalachian Trail and Jack Albright Loop, guiding hikers to Glass

I hiked the Osmanthus Trail at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach twice over the summer. This is rare since

Smith Mountain Lake may be better known as a go-to destination for water sports, like kayaking, jet skiing and wake

I visited Shenandoah River State Park near Front Royal last Saturday and I’m already eager to go back to hike

I love secret hiking trails. You know the ones, the trails that feel like you are the only one that

I recently hiked the three Peaks of Otter in Bedford, Virginia: Sharp Top, Harkening Hill and Flat Top. All three

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