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McAfee Knob Hike | Appalachian Trail | Bucket List Hike in Virginia
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McAfee Knob: A Spectacular Bucket List Hike on the Appalachian Trail Near Roanoke, Virginia

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 Erin Gifford Virginia Mountains

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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St. Mary's Falls Hike in Virginia's St. Mary's Wilderness
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25 Bucket List Hikes in Virginia for 2025

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024 Erin Gifford Central Virginia, Shenandoah Valley, Southwest Virginia, Virginia Mountains

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

November 25, 2024December 4, 2024 Erin Gifford Central Virginia, Coastal Virginia, Northern Virginia, Shenandoah Valley, Southwest Virginia, Virginia Mountains

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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Fall Colors at the Mill Mountain Star in Roanoke, Virginia
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Roanoke Star: Hike the Star Trail to Spectacular Views Across Virginia’s Blue Ridge

February 1, 2024May 16, 2024 Erin Gifford Virginia Mountains

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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Burnbrae Vineyards on the Bottled in Bedford Craft Beverage Trail in Virginia
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Wines & Hikes on the New Bottled in Bedford Craft Beverage Trail in Bedford County, Virginia

December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 Erin Gifford Virginia Mountains

Hiking and wine tasting. They just go together, right? Bedford County knows. First, Bedford County had the Bedford Wine Trail.

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Smith Mountain Lake in the Fall in Virginia
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10 Fun Things to Do at Smith Mountain Lake in Fall

November 30, 2023December 5, 2023 Erin Gifford Virginia Mountains

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 | Bedford, Virginia
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Abbott Lake Trail: An Easy Blue Ridge Parkway Hike in Bedford, Virginia

November 24, 2023November 30, 2023 Erin Gifford Virginia Mountains

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 | Go Hike Virginia
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Johnson Farm Trail: An Easy Peaks of Otter Loop Hike in Bedford, Virginia

November 20, 2023November 24, 2023 Erin Gifford Virginia Mountains

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
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Smith Mountain Lake Community Park: Hike Scenic Nature Trails in Moneta, Virginia

November 17, 2023November 24, 2023 Erin Gifford Virginia Mountains

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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Sharp Top - Summit Views - Peaks of Otter - Bedford Virginia
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Peaks of Otter: Iconic Blue Ridge Parkway Hikes in Bedford County, Virginia

November 12, 2023February 25, 2024 Erin Gifford Virginia Mountains

The Peaks of Otter are three scenic mountain peaks near Bedford, Virginia. This popular trifecta of hikes includes Sharp Top,

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