Pleasure House Point: Hike Across Sandy Shores & Tidal Marshes in Virginia Beach
I recently signed on to write my second hiking guidebook with Falcon Guides, this time on the coastal trails of
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Family Hikes
Virginia Beach: Hiking Coastal Trails at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
I recently hiked all the trails at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia Beach. To be fair, there are
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Newport News Park: An Easy Wetlands Hike on the White Oak Nature Trail
The reviews of Newport News Park were quite good (an average 4.5 stars on AllTrails), so I was eager to
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Fredericksburg Quarry Trails: Hike Along the Free-Flowing Rappahannock River
I hate to say this, but I’ve never really given much thought to Fredericksburg. Traveling along I-95, it’s always kind
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Waller Mill Park: An Easy Hike with Sweeping Lake Views in Williamsburg
I was recently in Williamsburg and made time to explore Waller Mill Park. This town park has a dog park,
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Ball’s Bluff Battlefield: A Historic Loop Hike in Leesburg
There are seven hiking trails that criss-cross Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park in Leesburg, including a section of the 710-mile
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Bull Run Mountains: An Easy Hike on the Green Loop in Broad Run
Over the weekend, I set off with my son to hike in our own backyard (again). Not literally, but not
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In Haymarket, a Carefree Nature Hike at Leopold’s Preserve
We recently explored a hidden gem in Haymarket called Leopold’s Preserve. This 380-acre nature preserve rewards with seven miles of
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Seneca Regional Park: A Pristine Riverside Loop Hike in Great Falls
It’s hard to believe that such a beautiful park was practically in my backyard. I had no idea. Yet, this
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Pyrite Mine Loop: A Historic Hike at Prince William Forest Park
It’s been a challenge to find hiking trails lately, thanks to sleet, ice and Skyline Drive closures. You never know
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