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Johnny Molloy is an outdoor writer who has penned over 85 outdoor books covering hiking, paddling, camping, bicycling covering 28 different states. Having camped out over 5,000 nights throughout the United States, he continues to explore the great outdoors and write about it.

Where to Go for Guided Fly Fishing in Virginia

The fly fishing waters of Virginia are beckoning. Do you hear them? Are you ready to catch wild trout on an unspoiled Appalachian Mountain stream? Or perhaps float the big and beautiful New River or the regal James River for a lunker smallmouth bass? Or do you want to go salty in the Tidewater…

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Exploring Virginia’s State Parks Off I-81

Interstate 81 runs a long and scenic way through Virginia, from historic Winchester up near the Maryland border 320 miles down to music-rich Bristol. While coursing through Virginia, I-81 comes near an array of intriguing state parks that will whet your outdoor appetite. So why not combine your road…

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Virginia Camping Destinations for Fall Fun

Don’t you love it when those first fronts of cooler air sweep over the land, harkening autumn’s arrival? It is time for fall fun — marshmallow roasts, corn mazes, harvest festivals — and camping. And when it comes to fall camping in Virginia, you're limited only by time. Do you want to pitch your…

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Best Blue Ridge Parkway Hikes in Virginia

Outdoor enthusiasts often associate the Blue Ridge Parkway with scenic drives. After all, the Parkway was constructed as a touring motor route linking Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park with Great Smoky Mountains National Park down in North Carolina and Tennessee. However, the Parkway also has a…

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10 Must-Do Hikes in Shenandoah National Park

Dedicated in 1936, Shenandoah National Park is Virginia's first national park and a jewel of outdoor adventure. With a variety of trails and peak elevation over 4,000 feet, hikers of all levels can experience sweeping views, challenging paths, and natural beauty. Undertake the following 10 must-do…

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15 Easy But Rewarding Hikes in Virginia

Do you have that itch to get outdoors, to stretch your legs in a scenic setting? Virginia can scratch that itch. Loaded with easy but rewarding hiking trails from the mountains to the ocean, here in Virginia you can take friends and family on a hike of two miles or less and reap wonderful rewards…

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Hiking with Kids: 10 Family-Friendly Trails in Virginia

We know quality family time is needed. How about going on a fun (and easy) family day hike? If that is what you are looking for then Virginia’s got you covered — whether it is strolling along the salty shoreline, heading to a dramatic waterfall, or walking to a panoramic overlook. Families can…

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