High Knob Fire Tower: Hike to Scenic 360-Degree Views Near Harrisonburg, Virginia
There are only a few standing fire towers left in Virginia, including High Knob Fire Tower. Even better, a short
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Shenandoah Valley
House Mountain: A Big Hike to Very Big Views Near Lexington, Virginia
The 10.7-mile hike to the top of Big House Mountain and Little House Mountain near Lexington is (for me) among
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Compton Peak: Hike to Scenic Views & Geological Wonders at Shenandoah National Park
The Compton Peak hike wows with spectacular mountain and valley views, but of course, so do many hikes at Shenandoah
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Bluff Mountain: An Appalachian Trail Hike With Spectacular Views Across Lexington, Virginia
On my quest to research summit hikes in Virginia for my third book, Virginia Summits: Hiking 40 Stunning Peaks, I
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Apple Orchard Mountain: Hike the Appalachian Trail to Wide-Open Vistas Near Bedford, Virginia
The hike to the top of Apple Orchard Mountain near Bedford, Virginia is an easy 5.3-mile out-and-back hike that includes
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Elliott Knob: Hike to an Old Fire Lookout Tower Near Staunton, Virginia
The 9.2-mile out-and-back hike to Elliott Knob near Staunton, Virginia is challenging, but it rewards with panoramas from atop the
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Lewis Peak: Hike to Sensational Mountain Views at Shenandoah National Park
I’m not able to explore the South District of Shenandoah National Park as much as I would like, but last
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Lake Shenandoah: A Refreshing Lake Hike Near Harrisonburg, Virginia
A couple of weeks ago, I was on my way home from Massanutten Resort and decided to stop for a
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15 Best Hikes Near Winchester, Virginia
There are some fabulous hikes near Winchester, Virginia. Even in Winchester, on the manicured grounds of the Museum of the
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Duncan Knob: A Rock Scramble Hike with Rewarding Views Near Luray, Virginia
If you like rock scrambling, you will love Duncan Knob hike near Luray in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. At the top,
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