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This sits on Monacan ancestral land in VA. Washington was born enslaved here in 1856, rose to lead Tuskegee, and became one of the most influential Black voices of time. Explore trails, tobacco fields, and reconstructed slave cabins.
#BookerTWashington #IndigenousHistory #BlackHistory #MonacanNation
#BookerTWashington #IndigenousHistory #BlackHistory #MonacanNation
July 28, 2025 at 12:25 PM
This sits on Monacan ancestral land in VA. Washington was born enslaved here in 1856, rose to lead Tuskegee, and became one of the most influential Black voices of time. Explore trails, tobacco fields, and reconstructed slave cabins.
#BookerTWashington #IndigenousHistory #BlackHistory #MonacanNation
#BookerTWashington #IndigenousHistory #BlackHistory #MonacanNation
Clinch River State Park was our second state park stop of the weekend with @girlswhohikevirginia
March 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Clinch River State Park was our second state park stop of the weekend with @girlswhohikevirginia
It was a big weekend of driving over 1,000 miles to see 6 more Virginia State Parks with @girlswhohikevirginia 🗺️ 🥾🌳🌲⛰️
Our first stop was Claytor Lake State Park, where we had a nature and history tour from one of the sweetest park rangers ever.
Our first stop was Claytor Lake State Park, where we had a nature and history tour from one of the sweetest park rangers ever.
March 31, 2025 at 2:53 PM
It was a big weekend of driving over 1,000 miles to see 6 more Virginia State Parks with @girlswhohikevirginia 🗺️ 🥾🌳🌲⛰️
Our first stop was Claytor Lake State Park, where we had a nature and history tour from one of the sweetest park rangers ever.
Our first stop was Claytor Lake State Park, where we had a nature and history tour from one of the sweetest park rangers ever.
Claude Moore Park
Sterling, VA
The Scout Trail
3.66 miles
200’ eg
Dogs allowed: yes
Fee: none
#givemeadventureorgivemedeath
Sterling, VA
The Scout Trail
3.66 miles
200’ eg
Dogs allowed: yes
Fee: none
#givemeadventureorgivemedeath
March 25, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Claude Moore Park
Sterling, VA
The Scout Trail
3.66 miles
200’ eg
Dogs allowed: yes
Fee: none
#givemeadventureorgivemedeath
Sterling, VA
The Scout Trail
3.66 miles
200’ eg
Dogs allowed: yes
Fee: none
#givemeadventureorgivemedeath
I stayed with the race for a mile and then wandered the forest on the North Valley Trail. I met a cardinal, three dogs, and walked with a strange man for a while who told me if I come back in a month the forest will be magical with blooming laurels. Virginia friends, is this true?
5.5 miles
843’ eg
5.5 miles
843’ eg
March 22, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I stayed with the race for a mile and then wandered the forest on the North Valley Trail. I met a cardinal, three dogs, and walked with a strange man for a while who told me if I come back in a month the forest will be magical with blooming laurels. Virginia friends, is this true?
5.5 miles
843’ eg
5.5 miles
843’ eg
Last week’s full moon hike with @girlswhohikevirginia on the W&OD Trail. It was too cloudy to see the moon, but the weather was right and the company was great.
#girlswhohikeva #girlswhohikevirginia #givemeadventureorgivemedeath #railtotrail #wandodtrail
#girlswhohikeva #girlswhohikevirginia #givemeadventureorgivemedeath #railtotrail #wandodtrail
March 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Last week’s full moon hike with @girlswhohikevirginia on the W&OD Trail. It was too cloudy to see the moon, but the weather was right and the company was great.
#girlswhohikeva #girlswhohikevirginia #givemeadventureorgivemedeath #railtotrail #wandodtrail
#girlswhohikeva #girlswhohikevirginia #givemeadventureorgivemedeath #railtotrail #wandodtrail
Lake Needwood Westside Loop, Rock Creek Regional Park, Montgomery County, Maryland
2.6 miles
200’ eg
Dogs allowed: yes
Fee: no
#fleetfeetrunningclub #givemeadventureorgivemedeath
2.6 miles
200’ eg
Dogs allowed: yes
Fee: no
#fleetfeetrunningclub #givemeadventureorgivemedeath
March 20, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Lake Needwood Westside Loop, Rock Creek Regional Park, Montgomery County, Maryland
2.6 miles
200’ eg
Dogs allowed: yes
Fee: no
#fleetfeetrunningclub #givemeadventureorgivemedeath
2.6 miles
200’ eg
Dogs allowed: yes
Fee: no
#fleetfeetrunningclub #givemeadventureorgivemedeath
I will love to come back to this state park once I complete my #virginiastateparks #trailquest
Another state park down, 19 left. And another #valoveworks #lovesign 🖤
#skymeadowsstatepark #girlswhohikevirginia #girlswhohikeva #andshehikedhappilyeverafter
Another state park down, 19 left. And another #valoveworks #lovesign 🖤
#skymeadowsstatepark #girlswhohikevirginia #girlswhohikeva #andshehikedhappilyeverafter
March 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I will love to come back to this state park once I complete my #virginiastateparks #trailquest
Another state park down, 19 left. And another #valoveworks #lovesign 🖤
#skymeadowsstatepark #girlswhohikevirginia #girlswhohikeva #andshehikedhappilyeverafter
Another state park down, 19 left. And another #valoveworks #lovesign 🖤
#skymeadowsstatepark #girlswhohikevirginia #girlswhohikeva #andshehikedhappilyeverafter
Tidal Basin & Haines Point, Washington DC
5.15 miles
185’ eg
The river was high on this rainy day and there were very few people out. The photo with the ice skates is a small memorial for the individuals who died on Flight 5342 on January 29.
#washingtondcthings #givemeadventureorgivemedeath
5.15 miles
185’ eg
The river was high on this rainy day and there were very few people out. The photo with the ice skates is a small memorial for the individuals who died on Flight 5342 on January 29.
#washingtondcthings #givemeadventureorgivemedeath
March 14, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Tidal Basin & Haines Point, Washington DC
5.15 miles
185’ eg
The river was high on this rainy day and there were very few people out. The photo with the ice skates is a small memorial for the individuals who died on Flight 5342 on January 29.
#washingtondcthings #givemeadventureorgivemedeath
5.15 miles
185’ eg
The river was high on this rainy day and there were very few people out. The photo with the ice skates is a small memorial for the individuals who died on Flight 5342 on January 29.
#washingtondcthings #givemeadventureorgivemedeath
#manassasbattlefield #manassasbattlefieldnationalpark #andshehikedhappilyeverafter
First & Second Battle of Manassas Loop Trail
9.3 miles
804’eg
Dogs allowed: Yes
First & Second Battle of Manassas Loop Trail
9.3 miles
804’eg
Dogs allowed: Yes
March 9, 2025 at 1:31 AM
#manassasbattlefield #manassasbattlefieldnationalpark #andshehikedhappilyeverafter
First & Second Battle of Manassas Loop Trail
9.3 miles
804’eg
Dogs allowed: Yes
First & Second Battle of Manassas Loop Trail
9.3 miles
804’eg
Dogs allowed: Yes
Fri-yay night date night to Bear’s Den Park Trail on the Appalachian Trail followed by #bearchasebrewery with Scrambled Legs & Kegs.
Sunset was whack, but the view and company made up for it 💯
#scrambledlegsandkegs #bearsdentrailoverlook #givemeadventureorgivemedeath #andshehikedhappilyeverafter
Sunset was whack, but the view and company made up for it 💯
#scrambledlegsandkegs #bearsdentrailoverlook #givemeadventureorgivemedeath #andshehikedhappilyeverafter
March 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Fri-yay night date night to Bear’s Den Park Trail on the Appalachian Trail followed by #bearchasebrewery with Scrambled Legs & Kegs.
Sunset was whack, but the view and company made up for it 💯
#scrambledlegsandkegs #bearsdentrailoverlook #givemeadventureorgivemedeath #andshehikedhappilyeverafter
Sunset was whack, but the view and company made up for it 💯
#scrambledlegsandkegs #bearsdentrailoverlook #givemeadventureorgivemedeath #andshehikedhappilyeverafter
Great Falls Park, McLean, VA
River Trail Mini Loop
2.21 miles
115’ eg
Dogs allowed:yes
Fees: $20/car, or the annual park pass, or the National Parks pass
River Trail Mini Loop
2.21 miles
115’ eg
Dogs allowed:yes
Fees: $20/car, or the annual park pass, or the National Parks pass
March 6, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Great Falls Park, McLean, VA
River Trail Mini Loop
2.21 miles
115’ eg
Dogs allowed:yes
Fees: $20/car, or the annual park pass, or the National Parks pass
River Trail Mini Loop
2.21 miles
115’ eg
Dogs allowed:yes
Fees: $20/car, or the annual park pass, or the National Parks pass
Bird Knob to Hollows Brown Loop (with Emerald Pond), New Market, VA
March 2, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Bird Knob to Hollows Brown Loop (with Emerald Pond), New Market, VA
3.6 miles along Baltimore’s Inner Harbor Trail on another freezing cold day (Friday). It was so cold. It was also obviously beautiful. The path is paved, with the exceptions of the boardwalk bridges. I can’t imagine being there when it is less cold because it is probably packed with people.
February 24, 2025 at 2:13 AM
3.6 miles along Baltimore’s Inner Harbor Trail on another freezing cold day (Friday). It was so cold. It was also obviously beautiful. The path is paved, with the exceptions of the boardwalk bridges. I can’t imagine being there when it is less cold because it is probably packed with people.
Patapsco Valley State Park, near Baltimore, MD
February 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Patapsco Valley State Park, near Baltimore, MD
• W&OD Trail, Arlington, Virginia •
This is a #railtotrail and the 45-mile Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Trail is the skinniest park in the state.
This is a #railtotrail and the 45-mile Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Trail is the skinniest park in the state.
February 14, 2025 at 2:52 AM
• W&OD Trail, Arlington, Virginia •
This is a #railtotrail and the 45-mile Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Trail is the skinniest park in the state.
This is a #railtotrail and the 45-mile Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Trail is the skinniest park in the state.
And like that, my first trip to Alaska is a wrap. It was nothing short of a dream for me. Thank you to Sam and thank you Alaska. I love you.
February 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
And like that, my first trip to Alaska is a wrap. It was nothing short of a dream for me. Thank you to Sam and thank you Alaska. I love you.
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Anchorage, AK
The last day we biked the coastal trail. The trail is 11 miles each way. There are side quests to hike sandy little trails to the beach, and a field near the airport where there was a ton of people hanging out watching the planes fly very low above us.
The last day we biked the coastal trail. The trail is 11 miles each way. There are side quests to hike sandy little trails to the beach, and a field near the airport where there was a ton of people hanging out watching the planes fly very low above us.
February 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Anchorage, AK
The last day we biked the coastal trail. The trail is 11 miles each way. There are side quests to hike sandy little trails to the beach, and a field near the airport where there was a ton of people hanging out watching the planes fly very low above us.
The last day we biked the coastal trail. The trail is 11 miles each way. There are side quests to hike sandy little trails to the beach, and a field near the airport where there was a ton of people hanging out watching the planes fly very low above us.
Eklunta Lake, Chugach State Park, Anchorage, AK
This may have been my favorite place we visited. The state park has 25 miles for running, hiking, and biking. It felt wild and free and I loved it.
#yetitrailandultrarunners #ekluntalake #chugachstatepark #givemeadventureorgivemedeath
This may have been my favorite place we visited. The state park has 25 miles for running, hiking, and biking. It felt wild and free and I loved it.
#yetitrailandultrarunners #ekluntalake #chugachstatepark #givemeadventureorgivemedeath
February 13, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Eklunta Lake, Chugach State Park, Anchorage, AK
This may have been my favorite place we visited. The state park has 25 miles for running, hiking, and biking. It felt wild and free and I loved it.
#yetitrailandultrarunners #ekluntalake #chugachstatepark #givemeadventureorgivemedeath
This may have been my favorite place we visited. The state park has 25 miles for running, hiking, and biking. It felt wild and free and I loved it.
#yetitrailandultrarunners #ekluntalake #chugachstatepark #givemeadventureorgivemedeath
Spencer Glacier, Chugach National Forest, Anchorage, AK
I GOT TO RIDE ON A REAL TRAIN! Spencer Glacier is only accessible by taking an Alaska Railroad train. It was awesome. Spencer Glacier itself was beautiful, but as you can see, it was another day or snow, rain, and clouds!
I GOT TO RIDE ON A REAL TRAIN! Spencer Glacier is only accessible by taking an Alaska Railroad train. It was awesome. Spencer Glacier itself was beautiful, but as you can see, it was another day or snow, rain, and clouds!
February 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Spencer Glacier, Chugach National Forest, Anchorage, AK
I GOT TO RIDE ON A REAL TRAIN! Spencer Glacier is only accessible by taking an Alaska Railroad train. It was awesome. Spencer Glacier itself was beautiful, but as you can see, it was another day or snow, rain, and clouds!
I GOT TO RIDE ON A REAL TRAIN! Spencer Glacier is only accessible by taking an Alaska Railroad train. It was awesome. Spencer Glacier itself was beautiful, but as you can see, it was another day or snow, rain, and clouds!
Potter Marsh, Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, AK
We were going to have an adventure to ride a train to see a glacier, but our incredible race directors planned a special side quest on the way. We stopped at Potter Marsh, an easily accessible system of boardwalks through a beautiful marsh.
We were going to have an adventure to ride a train to see a glacier, but our incredible race directors planned a special side quest on the way. We stopped at Potter Marsh, an easily accessible system of boardwalks through a beautiful marsh.
February 12, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Potter Marsh, Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, AK
We were going to have an adventure to ride a train to see a glacier, but our incredible race directors planned a special side quest on the way. We stopped at Potter Marsh, an easily accessible system of boardwalks through a beautiful marsh.
We were going to have an adventure to ride a train to see a glacier, but our incredible race directors planned a special side quest on the way. We stopped at Potter Marsh, an easily accessible system of boardwalks through a beautiful marsh.
Independence Mine State Historical Park, Palmer, AK
At the top of Hatcher Pass is an enormous gold mine from the 1800’s that was abandoned in 1951. The lodge is close to the mine, so we walked from there after warming up with a fire and comfort food.
At the top of Hatcher Pass is an enormous gold mine from the 1800’s that was abandoned in 1951. The lodge is close to the mine, so we walked from there after warming up with a fire and comfort food.
February 11, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Independence Mine State Historical Park, Palmer, AK
At the top of Hatcher Pass is an enormous gold mine from the 1800’s that was abandoned in 1951. The lodge is close to the mine, so we walked from there after warming up with a fire and comfort food.
At the top of Hatcher Pass is an enormous gold mine from the 1800’s that was abandoned in 1951. The lodge is close to the mine, so we walked from there after warming up with a fire and comfort food.
•Hatcher Pass, near Palmer, AK
Hatcher Pass is a beautiful drive through the Talkeetna Mountains in Alaska. It has many trails, but the most popular ones are related to the pristine turquoise lake at the summit and Independence Mine (next post). We had epic awful weather, but it was still a 10/10!
Hatcher Pass is a beautiful drive through the Talkeetna Mountains in Alaska. It has many trails, but the most popular ones are related to the pristine turquoise lake at the summit and Independence Mine (next post). We had epic awful weather, but it was still a 10/10!
February 11, 2025 at 1:42 AM
•Hatcher Pass, near Palmer, AK
Hatcher Pass is a beautiful drive through the Talkeetna Mountains in Alaska. It has many trails, but the most popular ones are related to the pristine turquoise lake at the summit and Independence Mine (next post). We had epic awful weather, but it was still a 10/10!
Hatcher Pass is a beautiful drive through the Talkeetna Mountains in Alaska. It has many trails, but the most popular ones are related to the pristine turquoise lake at the summit and Independence Mine (next post). We had epic awful weather, but it was still a 10/10!
•Alaskan Husky Adventures, Willow, AK •
1. I learned the difference between an Alaskan Husky and a Siberian Husky
2. They are ALL puppies to me
3. Puppies. So many. The end.
#alaskanhuskyadventures #sleddogs #alaskansleddogs #givemeadventureorgivemedeath
1. I learned the difference between an Alaskan Husky and a Siberian Husky
2. They are ALL puppies to me
3. Puppies. So many. The end.
#alaskanhuskyadventures #sleddogs #alaskansleddogs #givemeadventureorgivemedeath
February 11, 2025 at 1:41 AM
•Alaskan Husky Adventures, Willow, AK •
1. I learned the difference between an Alaskan Husky and a Siberian Husky
2. They are ALL puppies to me
3. Puppies. So many. The end.
#alaskanhuskyadventures #sleddogs #alaskansleddogs #givemeadventureorgivemedeath
1. I learned the difference between an Alaskan Husky and a Siberian Husky
2. They are ALL puppies to me
3. Puppies. So many. The end.
#alaskanhuskyadventures #sleddogs #alaskansleddogs #givemeadventureorgivemedeath
Palmer - Moose Creek Rail Trail, Palmer, AK
12 miles, out-and-back
1,550’ elevation gain
This trail was near our Airbnb and most of us loved using it most mornings. Most of the old railroad system is tucked between two bluffs and crawling toward the riverside gave way to incredible views!
12 miles, out-and-back
1,550’ elevation gain
This trail was near our Airbnb and most of us loved using it most mornings. Most of the old railroad system is tucked between two bluffs and crawling toward the riverside gave way to incredible views!
February 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Palmer - Moose Creek Rail Trail, Palmer, AK
12 miles, out-and-back
1,550’ elevation gain
This trail was near our Airbnb and most of us loved using it most mornings. Most of the old railroad system is tucked between two bluffs and crawling toward the riverside gave way to incredible views!
12 miles, out-and-back
1,550’ elevation gain
This trail was near our Airbnb and most of us loved using it most mornings. Most of the old railroad system is tucked between two bluffs and crawling toward the riverside gave way to incredible views!