The Appalachian Trail courses 550 miles amidst Virginia’s mountains, passing through Virginia’s rich array of public wildlands, such as the Jefferson National Forest, Washington National Forest, Shenandoah National Park and lands along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Appalachian Trail acts as the spine…
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Virginia boasts a full quarter of the 2,135-mile Appalachian Trail (or AT), around 550 miles of hiking glory. The AT in Virginia features hikes leading to overlooks, waterfalls and wildernesses, as well as scenic, cultural and historical sites, even a trail town. As the AT courses through…
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With a sky full of bright stars overhead and the soothing sounds of crickets chirping, the experience of camping connects you to nature in a way that is hard to describe. A rough, more primitive campground can teach you survival basics necessary to live off the surrounding landscape, but even the…
Read MoreJohn Muir said it best when in 1863 he wrote to his sister: "The mountains are calling and I must go ..." Perhaps you've experienced the feeling? Some of us simply long for the view of the mountains while others want to conquer it on two feet. Either way, there are 11 Virginia State Parks that you…
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Perfect peaks for photography, proposals, or maybe picnics! Whatever your purpose for a perfect peak, these are those. Set out on an adventure during any season and be rewarded with panoramic, breathtaking views. When it comes to sky-high peaks, there's an area in Virginia that sits…
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There is no better way to get back to nature than to pitch a tent and take on the wilderness. You’ll find hundreds of camping facilities around the state, but how about taking a trip to some tent-only campgrounds? Or better yet, campgrounds that have no vehicular access? They’re worth the…
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