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Hiking at Ragged Mountain Natural Area in Charlottesville, Virginia
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Knee Pain After Hiking Downhill: Why It Happens & How to Prevent It on Your Next Hike

January 17, 2022May 19, 2024 Erin Gifford

Knee pain from hiking is commonly called “hiker’s knee.” Unfortunately, hiker’s knee is a common occurrence and complaint when coming

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Buttermilk Trail Kiosk at Reedy Creek
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Need to Know: Is There a Best Time of Day to Hike?

January 10, 2022January 4, 2022 Erin Gifford

I’ve hiked at all times of day, though I do prefer to hike in the early-morning hours on weekdays. You

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mosquito
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Need to Know: Where Do Mosquitoes Go in the Winter?

December 27, 2021March 18, 2022 Erin Gifford

I love to hike in the winter, if only because I’m not having to constantly swat away insects. I do

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Tick - Where Do Ticks Go in the Winter?
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Where Do Ticks Go in the Winter?

December 13, 2021May 19, 2024 Erin Gifford

Ticks do not die in winter, at least not in Virginia where the average winter lows are only in the

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four hikers in the forest
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How Long Does It Take to Hike 5 Miles?

December 6, 2021November 29, 2023 Erin Gifford

How long does it take to hike five miles? Just as no two hikes are the same, no two hikes will

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Black Snake
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Need to Know: Where Do Snakes Go in the Winter?

November 29, 2021November 16, 2023 Erin Gifford

I’ve been fortunate to have seen very few snakes on the hiking trails. As the weather has cooled, however, I

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