Erin Gifford
Travel and Outdoor Writer at Freelance
Virginia-based travel & outdoor writer. Half-marathoner. Hiker. Bylines: @washingtonpost, @hgtv, @northernvamag. 3x @falconguides author, @gohikevirginia
Articles
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3 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Erin Gifford
Tucked into the quiet folds of Southwest Virginia, far from the hum of the interstates, Independence is a small but spirited mountain town where outdoor adventures meet deep-rooted Appalachian heritage. Hike to spot sturdy wild ponies, pedal along a rail-trail or two, or tap your toes to the twang of old-time fiddle music. It may catch you off guard, but this grounded authenticity is part of the charm.
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3 weeks ago |
flipboard.com | Erin Gifford
3 hours ago Man arrested following fatal drunk driving crash in Roanoke ROANOKE, Va. – A man was arrested for DUI Manslaughter after a two-vehicle crash occurred in Northwest Roanoke on Friday night, Roanoke Police … 1 day ago Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia Brace for Damaging Winds, Hail, and Possible Tornados Residents in parts of Tennessee, North Carolina, and southwest Virginia should brace for possible severe weather today, as the National Weather … 1 day ago Report: Paper Mills...
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1 month ago |
northernvirginiamag.com | Erin Gifford
Find the Best Boardwalk Fun at Ocean City, Maryland Fill your next beach vacation with pinball machines, water sports, and nostalgic rides.
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1 month ago |
magazine.northeast.aaa.com | Erin Gifford
Nostalgia tourism is on the rise in 2025, and there’s no better way to embrace it than by hitting the open road to explore some of the quirkiest, most iconic roadside attractions in the northeast, like Lucy the Elephant in New Jersey and the Coffee Pot in Pennsylvania. “Places like (these) drive tourism. They drive interest. People plan vacations around them.
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2 months ago |
aarp.org | Erin Gifford
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Planning a vacation is exciting, but creating an itinerary can be overwhelming. A destination expert can streamline the process and even suggest experiences that may not have been on your radar, like hands-on cooking classes or cultural activities, that can enhance your trip.
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Searches for #hiking are up, way up. My alter ego, @gohikevirginia, is quoted in this @USATODAY article on what's fueling the trend this spring. @VisitVirginia
Got hiking on your mind? I know, me too. I'm quoted in this @USATODAY article on what's spurring an overwhelming interest in #hiking. Read on, friends. https://t.co/jnxyv1K9p5
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