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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Coastal Virginia
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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Caledon State Park: Hike the Boyd’s Hole Trail Through Old Growth Forest to the Potomac River
My son and I recently explored Caledon State Park in King George County. It’s a coastal state park set on
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10 Easy Hikes in Virginia with Refreshingly Beautiful Water Views
There’s just something about an easy-going hike that guides you alongside a lake or a reservoir, maybe a calmly flowing
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Taskinas Creek Trail: An Easy Wetlands Hike at York River State Park
In summer, my kids and I hiked to Fossil Beach at York River State Park in Williamsburg. It’s a nice
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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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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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16 Spectacular State Park Hikes in Virginia
We’re so fortunate to have 41 delightfully scenic state parks here in Virginia. Nearly all have at least one hiking
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Belle Isle State Park: Easy Hiking Trails Wow with Coastal Views
A few weeks ago, I got my first overnight backpacking trip under my belt at Belle Isle State Park. Woo-hoo.
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Osmanthus Trail: An Easy Hike Across a Cypress Swamp in Virginia Beach
I hiked the Osmanthus Trail at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach twice over the summer. This is rare since
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