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    5 Virginia Waterfalls to Swim in This Summer

    Is there anything more refreshing than swimming under a waterfall on a hot summer day? Escaping the summer heat in a freezing cold pool of water and then sunbathing out on warm rocks is one of my all time favorite summer activities. I've never not had fun while doing it. So, with summer unofficia...
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    The Top 10 Places To Catch A Sunset In Virginia

    Let’s be honest, the West typically gets all the props for in-your-face towering peaks, dramatic landscapes, and rugged, untamed wilderness. If you give Virginia a chance with its majestic Blue Ridge views, friendly locals, and adventure for days, trust me, it just may find a permanent place in y...
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    The 13 Best Hikes With A View In Virginia

    With one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world lining the western border, Virginia is filled with history and beauty. You can experience it all on one of the many trails throughout the state – from easy, family-friendly walks to challenging rock scrambles – you’re sure to find a hike for you...
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    Whitetop Mountain: Virginia's Overlooked Peak That Should Be on Your Bucket List

    Sometimes, life happens. I get it. There is a chance most of you guys who happen upon this story are avid hikers, or adventurers. Maybe you're bloggers and paid outdoors athletes who hike the AT to test gear or write for big name media outlets. Me? Well, I'm a dad. I'm a dad to a 10 year old boy....
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    The Top 25 Hikes in Virginia

    Virginia is definitely an underrated hiking destination. What it lacks in giant rocky peaks or raging rivers, it more than makes up for in rolling hills, babbling creeks, and smiling faces on the trail. Home to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park, Virginia will surprise you with...
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    5 Virginia Waterfalls to Chase This Winter

    Winter time is by far my favorite season to chase waterfalls. Why is this you may ask? Visiting during the off season makes the trails more deserted so you're more likely to have these magical waterfalls all to yourself! Not only that, depending when you visit, you may find sections of these wate...
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    72 Hours In Charlottesville, Virginia

    When most people think of Charlottesville, VA, inevitably Thomas Jefferson, UVA, and Monticello come to mind. But don’t be fooled, this bustling little college town tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains is overflowing with more hiking trails than you could possibly fit into a weekend, mountain bikin...
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    6 Tips For Your Adventure To Virginia's Lake Moomaw

    Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains between West Virginia and Virginia is a little-known lake that is unlike any other in the state. With miles of hiking trails, campgrounds, beaches and boat ramps, this lake is truly a unique and perfect destination for any adventurer in Virginia. Here's everyt...
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    Mining for Hidden Gems in West Virginia

    West Virginia gets a bad rap for lopping off the tops of their mountains and, sadly, it's not without good reason. However, as I've ventured into the "Wild and Wonderful" state on weekend excursions over the past 7 years, I've discovered if you search hard enough and look in the right places, you...
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    5 Reasons Why You Should Explore Virginia's Grayson Highlands

    With wide open mountain meadows, endless views of the surrounding Appalachian Mountains and wild ponies grazing everywhere, Grayson Highlands State Park is truly a bucket list item for hikers and backpackers alike. Here's why:1. The ViewsDue to multiple wild fires, there are endless views of the ...
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    Arlington, Virginia's Top 4 Basecamps For Hikers

    Arlington, Virginia has a lot more to offer than government buildings! With miles of trails and parks scattered across northern Virginia, travelers looking to get away from the urban jungle of D.C. have a variety of trekking options. We found four places in and around Arlington where aspiring hik...
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    My Experience at a NASA Social Event

    Get a behind the scenes tour of NASA and photograph a rocket launch from a front-row seat? Yes please! I had the amazing opportunity to attend a NASA Social event for the Northrop Grumman CRS-13 cargo launch from the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Chincoteague, Virginia. Plot twist the actual ...
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  • Outdoor adventure doesn't have to be extravagant to be worthwhile

    Presented by SOL. There are times when I seek out big adventure, that I can hardly wait to stuff our packs and 4Runner with supplies to head out in pursuit of a beautiful peak at sunrise, or a long paddle from Smith Mountain Lake to Lynville Creek.But, this particular Saturday in early June was ...
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