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Lake Shenandoah Trail
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Lake Shenandoah: A Refreshing Lake Hike Near Harrisonburg, Virginia

April 28, 2022May 7, 2022 Erin Gifford Shenandoah Valley

A couple of weeks ago, I was on my way home from Massanutten Resort and decided to stop for a

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Great Falls Park Trails | McLean, Virginia | River Trail
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Great Falls Park: Hike the River Trail for Scenic Views in McLean, Virginia

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 Erin Gifford Northern Virginia

Since 1966, 800-acre Great Falls Park has been a unit of the National Park Service. It’s also one of the

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Merrimac Farm WMA | Hiking Trails | Bluebell Trail | Nokesville, Virginia
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Merrimac Farm: Enjoy Two Easy Hiking Trails in Nokesville, Virginia (+ Virginia Bluebells)

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 Erin Gifford Northern Virginia

Located in Nokesville, Merrimac Farm is one of 44 Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in Virginia. It’s also home to one

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Shenandoah River State Park-The Bluebell Trail
Best Of Family Hikes 

Where to See Bluebells in Northern Virginia

March 31, 2022April 16, 2022 Erin Gifford

It’s that time of year. It’s time for the return of the Virginia bluebells. Interestingly, you can find them all

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Scotts Run-Waterfall
Family Hikes Waterfall Hikes 

Scott’s Run Nature Preserve: An Easy Hike to a Waterfall in Mclean, Virginia

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 Erin Gifford Northern Virginia

Scott’s Run Nature Preserve in McLean is a beautiful destination to revel in nature. It’s also a popular destination given

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Algonkian Regional Park | Hiking Trails | Sterling, Virginia | Riverfront Cottages | Potomac River
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Algonkian Regional Park: A Wooded River Hike to Love in Sterling, Virginia

March 16, 2022March 16, 2022 Erin Gifford Northern Virginia

I just returned from Algonkian Regional Park in Sterling, Virginia and it’s time for a new installment of “cool hikes

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Rappahannock River Heritage Trail | Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Rappahannock River Heritage Trail: A Kid-Friendly Riverside Hike in Fredericksburg, Virginia

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 Erin Gifford Northern Virginia

A couple of weeks ago, I was driving north on I-95 and decided to stop in Fredericksburg for a short

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Oak Grove Lake Park
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Oak Grove Lake Park: A Refreshing Loop Hike in Chesapeake, Virginia

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 Erin Gifford Coastal Virginia

I recently set my sights on Southeast Virginia, including Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Suffolk and Oak Grove

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Museum of the Shenandoah Valley Trails in Winchester, Virginia
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Museum of the Shenandoah Valley: A Kid-Friendly Art Park Hike in Winchester, Virginia

March 3, 2022March 1, 2022 Erin Gifford Shenandoah Valley

My daughter and I recently set off on a cold Sunday to hike around the outdoor art park at the

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Great Dismal Swamp Virginia
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Great Dismal Swamp: Hike the Washington Ditch Trail to Lake Drummond in Southeast Virginia

March 2, 2022March 23, 2022 Erin Gifford Coastal Virginia

For some time, I’ve wanted to visit Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Chesapeake and Suffolk, Virginia. Those bald

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