Category Archives: Hiking & Outdoors

12 Best Beaches in Maryland (for a Summer Escape!)

Best beaches in Maryland

What’s Maryland most well-known for? Its stunning beaches, of course! Whether you’re from the East Coast or not, you’ve certainly heard of the beautiful beaches in Maryland, and this guide will showcase the best ones! Although Ocean City is the most popular, you’ll find many other amazing Maryland beaches, which we will discuss in this […]

9 Best Trails for Hiking Near and In Richmond (All Levels)

Hikes in Richmond VA

Virginia’s capital city of Richmond is located in a very strategic and optimal place to take advantage of some of the state’s best nature.  This is a guide for where to go hiking near Richmond.  There are many hikes in Richmond that are perfect for all levels of fitness and desires. We are detailing the […]

7 Picturesque Lighthouses in Virginia Worth Visiting (+ Map)

Old and new Cape Henry Lighthouses on the water in VA

Are you a lover of lighthouses? This guide walks you through the seven lighthouses in Virginia and details their history and how to visit them (if you’re permitted to do so). We have omitted Virginia lighthouses that are completely off of the land or unable to be visited or seen visibly.  If you have a […]

7 Fantastic Places to Go Hiking Near Lynchburg VA (+ Map)

Hiking in Amherst

Virginia is teeming with beautiful nature and Lynchburg sits in an area where the east meets the west. For me, this means that there is some fantastic hiking near Lynchburg VA for all skill levels! We tried to keep this guide focused on day hikes near Lynchburg rather than extended weekend hikes more toward the […]

10 Can’t-Miss Virginia Bike Trails (Including Rails to Trails)

New River Trail State Park bike trail in Virginia in Draper, VA copy

If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, you will love the many Virginia bike trails that exist throughout the state.  The trails vary in level of difficulty and all have a different history behind them. These are the best bike trails in Virginia.  We have excluded mountain biking trails from this guide as we will create a […]

12 Breathtaking Outer Banks Beaches (You Shouldn’t Skip!)

Best Outer Banks beaches

One of the most famous places to visit on the East Coast is the Outer Banks. Why? The gorgeous Outer Banks beaches, of course! This guide details the best beaches in the Outer Banks, showcasing a mixture of rugged ones with developed (and somewhat touristy!) ones. It also showcases a few in the Southern OBX! […]