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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.

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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5 Fall Road Cycling Routes in Virginia

Virginia has become a magnet for road cyclers. Why you ask? Consider first that Virginia offers two of the finest road cycling venues in the country – Shenandoah National Park’s 105 mile Skyline Drive and the 216 miles of the incomparable Blue Ridge Parkway. Then add two-lane road rambling through…

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Lesser-Known Fall Destinations for Adventure

Are you excited about fall, to explore the great outdoors while surrounded by the abundance of colors that mark autumn in Virginia? Do you also want to get off the beaten track, explore the trail less traveled? Virginia can provide that for you too, whether it is hidden nooks and crannies in the…

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5 Great Virginia Road Trips for Outdoor Adventurers

Wanderlust is defined as a strong desire to travel, but here in Virginia, we call that feeling WanderLove. Planning an epic road trip is a great way to explore Virginia’s endless beauty, from its pristine beaches to the scenic curves of its storied mountains. When road tripping through Virginia…

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Virginia Trips for Paddle-In Camping

Looking to get away? You can’t get much farther from your cares than when paddling to a remote Virginia island or scenic shoreline and overnighting under the stars. And here in Virginia, you have a wide variety of places to put in your kayak or canoe then paddle to an island or shoreline and camp…

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Virginia’s Most Exciting Road Cycling Routes

Do you find yourself daydreaming of clipping on your pedals and biking down a quiet two-lane road through relaxing Virginia countryside? Does the ultra-beautiful yet challenging Blue Ridge Parkway call you to traverse its heights? Have you dreamed of bicycling the history-laden Colonial Parkway? Do…

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Virginia’s Best Towns for Paddlers

Paddling in Virginia has never been better or easier, with the rise of paddling trails, more put-ins and takeouts, and the opening of previously unpaddled waters. In Virginia, you can canoe or kayak the coastal environs of the Eastern Shore, Chesapeake Bay, and Virginia Beach, or you can go inland…

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Virginia Summits with 360 Degree Views

Virginia has mountains galore, ready to be hiked. How can you pick which one to conquer? Our recommendation — choose one with the best view from the top. Put yourself on top of Mary's Rock in Shenandoah National Park, where a naked rock mantle offers incredible Virginia mountain and countryside…

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