Hiking and Backpacking in Virginia and West Virginia
Hiking and Backpacking in Virginia and West Virginia
Elizabeth’s Furnace is one of those places that has a little bit of everything. There is camping, hiking, rock climbing, fishing, swimming, history and mountain biking. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, this area is sure to bring many hours of entertainment. This beautiful area is a valley within the Shenandoah valley and is formed …
Wolf Gap Campground: Amazing views AND No Crowding! Shenandoah National Park Let me start off by saying how much I love Shenandoah National Park. Camping, hiking and exploring in the park- I love it all! I am very fortunate to have this amazing park within a very short distance of where I live and often …
PATC Cabins The Potomac Appalachian Trail Conference (PATC) maintains 45 cabins that are available to rent. These cabins make a great alternative to tent/hammock camping or backpacking in the Shenandoah National Park. The PATC manages 45 cabins. The six cabins that are located in Shenandoah National Park are open to the public to rent. The …
When I first moved out to the Shenandoah Valley, I had no idea of how many different hikes that would be available. There were literally hundreds of hikes all within a 1 hour drive from Winchester. So many hikes, it would be nearly impossible to complete them all. When I first started out hiking I …
Background Info About the 10 Essentials of Hiking If you are new to hiking you may not have heard about the 10 essentials but the list has been around since the 1930’s. The list was created by The Mountaineers, which is an organization for climbers and outdoor adventurers. Originally, it was a list of 10 …