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Erin Gifford

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“We want our kids to get outside and revel in nature. To get kids to put down the devices, we need to offer them something truly amazing. In Virginia, we can.” -Erin Gifford, Go Hike VirginiaAre you dreaming of the perfect hike that will make everyone in your family happy? Erin Gifford is the founder of GoHikeVirginia.com, a site where hikers can find detailed information about trails across the commonwealth. Erin has been writing about travel and the outdoors for more than a decade. Her latest book, Hiking with Kids Virginia: 52 Great Hikes for Families, provides all the info you need to plan a winning day hike. Whether you’re hiking with kids or just looking for an interesting, but less challenging, hike for adults, Erin’s book is the resource you need to keep everyone happy in the great outdoors. Let’s Go!Follow VAOA Podcast:Website I Facebook I Instagram I TwitterSupport the show: Buy Me A CoffeeVAOA Podcast is Sponsored by:Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources I Shop DWRVisit MecklenburgBreaks Interstate ParkAdvertisers:Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine Freckled Farm Soap Company - Use Promo Code "VAOA" for 10% offMentioned in this Episode:*Support the Show with a Membership and Receive the Full List of Show Notes LinksBuy the Book: Hiking with Kids Virginia: 52 Great Hikes for FamiliesConnect with Erin Gifford: Go Hike Virginia I Instagram I Eye-Opening Moments PodcastEye-Opening Moments are stories of adversity, encounters, and perspectives. They are...Listen on: Apple PodcastsSpotify Drinks Adventures with James AtkinsonWine lover? Craft beer fan? Drink whisky, bourbon, cognac or rum? Or maybe it's gin or...Listen on: Apple PodcastsSpotify Places I Remember with Lea LaneAward-winning travel writer Lea Lane shares travel memories with passionate travelers.Listen on: Apple PodcastsSpotifySupport the show

“We want our kids to get outside and revel in nature. To get kids to put down the devices, we need to offer them something truly amazing. In Virginia, we can.” -Erin Gifford, Go Hike Virginia Are you dreaming of the perfect hike that will make everyone in your family happy? Erin Gifford is the founder of <a href="http://GoHikeVirginia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoHikeVirginia.com</a>, a site where hikers can find detailed information about trails across the commonwealth. Erin has been writing about travel and the outdoors for more than a decade. Her latest book, Hiking with Kids Virginia: 52 Great Hikes for Families, provides all the info you need to plan a winning day hike. Whether you’re hiking with kids or just looking for an interesting, but less challenging, hike for adults, Erin’s book is the resource you need to keep everyone happy in the great outdoors. Let’s Go! Follow VAOA Podcast: <a href="http://www.virginiaoutdooradventures.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> I <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VAOAPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> I <a href="https://www.instagram.com/virginia_outdoor_adventures/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> I <a href="https://twitter.com/VAOAPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Support the show: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JessicaBowser" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buy Me A Coffee</a> VAOA Podcast is Sponsored by:<ul><li><a href="https://dwr.virginia.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources</a> I <a href="https://license.gooutdoorsvirginia.com/Shop/Inventory?utm_source=dwr_homepage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shop DWR</a></li><li><a href="https://visitmeckva.com/#/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit Mecklenburg</a></li><li><a href="https://www.breakspark.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breaks Interstate Park</a></li></ul>Advertisers:<a href="https://d.docs.live.net/5975214fcf9d107a/Documents/Podcasting/Guest%20Docs/Episode%20Outlines/Blue%20Ridge%20Outdoor%20Magazine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine</a> <a href="https://thefreckledfarmsoapcompany.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freckled Farm Soap Company</a> - Use Promo Code "VAOA" for 10% offMentioned in this Episode: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JessicaBowser" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">*Support the Show with a Membership and Receive the Full List of Show Notes Links</a>Buy the Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hiking-Kids-Virginia-Families-Guides/dp/1493060015" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hiking with Kids Virginia: 52 Great Hikes for Families</a>Connect with Erin Gifford: <a href="https://gohikevirginia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Go Hike Virginia</a> I <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gohikevirginia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> I <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gohikevirginia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.inspiremereads.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eye-Opening Moments Podcast</a> Eye-Opening Moments are stories of adversity, encounters, and perspectives. They are... Listen on: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1610452105" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ucof1lKFQl2nX4cFm3yUG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> <a href="https://drinksadventures.com.au/category/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drinks Adventures with James Atkinson</a> Wine lover? Craft beer fan? Drink whisky, bourbon, cognac or rum? Or maybe it's gin or... Listen on: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1429161891" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5SGqq5NViyvETLxJ5Cq3nt?si=28c18055e547477d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> <a href="https://placesirememberlealane.com/podcasts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Places I Remember with Lea Lane</a> Award-winning travel writer Lea Lane shares travel memories with passionate travelers. Listen on: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1554088083" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5xcADABm08UY6D6IU6yxvQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JessicaBowser " rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

29. Great Hikes in Virginia with Erin Gifford, Founder of Go Hike Virginia

Erin Gifford shares some of her favorite Virginia hikes for families with Hike listeners. We chat about leave no trace, hiking with kids, tips for making hikes enjoyable (like snacks, good shoes and more snacks!) and teachable moments on trail. Here are some of the trails mentioned and links to Erin's hikes on Go Hike Virginia:Devil’s Bathtub Crescent RockBig Cedar Creek FallsFirst Landing State Park (Bald Cypress Trail)Manassas National Battlefield Park Belle IsleBuzzard RocksRose River FallsConnect with Erin:Web: Go Hike VirginiaFacebook: Go Hike Virginia Instagram: @gohikevirginiaBuy the Book: Hiking with Kids Virginia: 52 Great Hikes for FamiliesConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Support the showConnect with Hike:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com 

Erin Gifford shares some of her favorite Virginia hikes for families with Hike listeners. We chat about leave no trace, hiking with kids, tips for making hikes enjoyable (like snacks, good shoes and more snacks!) and teachable moments on trail. Here are some of the trails mentioned and links to Erin's hikes on <a href="https://gohikevirginia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Go Hike Virginia</a>: <a href="https://gohikevirginia.com/devils-bathtub-hike/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Devil’s Bathtub </a> <a href="https://gohikevirginia.com/crescent-rock-overlook/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crescent Rock </a> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjZ8LXZzfX2AhV9GjQIHersBCkQFnoECAUQAw&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fgohikevirginia.com%2Fbig-cedar-creek-falls%2F&amp;usg=AOvVaw1c358YFbZsb9x-VX-3WqkI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Cedar Creek Falls </a> <a href="https://gohikevirginia.com/bald-cypress-trail/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">First Landing State Park (Bald Cypress Trail) </a> <a href="https://gohikevirginia.com/first-battle-manassas-trail/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Manassas National Battlefield Park</a> <a href="https://gohikevirginia.com/hiking-belle-isle-state-park/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Belle Isle</a> <a href="https://gohikevirginia.com/buzzard-rock-trail/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buzzard Rocks</a> <a href="https://gohikevirginia.com/rose-river-falls-loop-hike/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rose River Falls</a> Connect with Erin: Web: <a href="https://gohikevirginia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Go Hike Virginia</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gohikevirginia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Go Hike Virginia </a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gohikevirginia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@gohikevirginia</a> Buy the Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hiking-Kids-Virginia-Families-Guides/dp/1493060015" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hiking with Kids Virginia: 52 Great Hikes for Families</a> Connect with Lori: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehikepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thehikepodcast</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thehikepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thehikepodcast</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehikepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thehikepodcast </a> Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>Connect with Hike: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehikepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thehikepodcast</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thehikepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thehikepodcast</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehikepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thehikepodcast</a> Email: hikepodcast@gmail.com