McAfee Knob: A Spectacular Bucket List Hike on the Appalachian Trail Near Roanoke, Virginia
The 8.0-mile out-and-back McAfee Knob hike is one leg of Virginia’s Triple Crown. It’s arguably the most popular, guiding hikers
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25 Bucket List Hikes in Virginia for 2025
Many of us got outside a lot in 2024. We got a taste of Virginia’s hiking trails and we liked
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40 Easy First Day Hikes in Virginia to Kick Off 2025
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to start thinking about First Day Hikes. They are a must to
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Roanoke Star: Hike the Star Trail to Spectacular Views Across Virginia’s Blue Ridge
I was eager to hike to the Roanoke Star. Also called the Mill Mountain Star, I’d seen the iconic steel
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Wines & Hikes on the New Bottled in Bedford Craft Beverage Trail in Bedford County, Virginia
Hiking and wine tasting. They just go together, right? Bedford County knows. First, Bedford County had the Bedford Wine Trail.
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10 Fun Things to Do at Smith Mountain Lake in Fall
Located in Bedford County, Smith Mountain Lake is the second largest lake in Virginia. As you can imagine, lake life
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Abbott Lake Trail: An Easy Blue Ridge Parkway Hike in Bedford, Virginia
Abbott Lake is a 24-acre man-made lake that was created in 1964 and sits next to the Blue Ridge Parkway
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Johnson Farm Trail: An Easy Peaks of Otter Loop Hike in Bedford, Virginia
The Johnson Farm Trail is a 2.1-mile loop hiking trail that guides visitors to historic Johnson Farm, which was built
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Smith Mountain Lake Community Park: Hike Scenic Nature Trails in Moneta, Virginia
I recently stumbled on Smith Mountain Lake Community Park in Franklin County, Virginia. Let me tell you, it’s a gem.
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Peaks of Otter: Iconic Blue Ridge Parkway Hikes in Bedford County, Virginia
The Peaks of Otter are three scenic mountain peaks near Bedford, Virginia. This popular trifecta of hikes includes Sharp Top,
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