Mount Marshall: A Scenic Shenandoah Loop Hike
I have completed a lot of hikes along Skyline Drive at Shenandoah National Park. Then, an opportunity to check off
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Backpacking
Sky Meadows State Park: Camp at the Primitive Hike-In Campground in Delaplane, Virginia
Not long ago, my son and I made the short drive from our home to go camping at Sky Meadows
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Backpacking Shenandoah: Trayfoot Mountain-Paine Run Loop
Thanks to MeetUp, I finally got the chance to do some backcountry camping in Shenandoah National Park. It was a
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Three Ridges: This Strenuous Loop Hike Rewards with Wide-Open Mountain Vistas
Three Ridges is a popular 15.0-mile loop hike in the George Washington National Forest that includes steps on the Appalachian
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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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Mount Pleasant: A Spectacular Loop Hike in Amherst County, Virginia
The 6.5-mile Mount Pleasant hike near Buena Vista in Amherst County is a loop that can be done as a
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6 Awesome Hikes with Secret Primitive Camp Sites
I love it when I’m leisurely hiking along a trail and I stumble upon a primitive camp site. I always
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Belle Isle State Park: A Perfect Beginner Backpacking Destination in Virginia
In January, I completed my very first overnight backpacking trip at Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster, Virginia. It was
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