About Erin Gifford

Poor Mountain: A Forested Loop Hike in Roanoke County, Virginia

Not long ago, I checked out Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve in Roanoke County, Virginia. I was eager to hike

There’s no reason to let rainy days put a damper on your fun or keep you from leaving the house.

Day hikes are a great way to get outdoors and enjoy nature, but coming up with day hike lunch ideas

There is plenty of breathtaking beauty in Virginia, but the state is also home to more than a few natural

Hiking is essentially a long and vigorous walk over varying terrains. Walks are shorter in duration than hikes and can

So many of us discovered new hobbies during the pandemic. I started this blog and I wrote a book, Hiking

One of the most popular hikes in Loudoun County is the 5.1-mile out-and-back trek to Raven Rocks along the Appalachian

The Roller Coaster is a 13.5-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail that runs from Route 7 (Snickers Gap) to Route

Roanoke may be America’s East Coast Mountain Biking Capital, but there are so many fantastic hiking trails near Roanoke, Virginia.

Some people like to hike alone, whether for solitude or convenience. Others prefer to go with a hiking buddy or

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