Sky Meadows State Park: Camping Under the Stars at the Primitive Hike-In Campground
It took some time, but our schedules finally aligned, so my son and I made the short drive from our
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Backpacking
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
Over the weekend, I completed a hike that had been on my list for a while: Three Ridges Wilderness. With
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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 (+ Backpacking)
A couple of weeks ago, I hiked the Cole Mountain and Mount Pleasant Loop just east of Buena Vista in
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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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