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Sunset at James River near Jamestown, Virginia

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biking downhill to damascus VA on the Virginia Creeper -- how to get information about it?
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I am a member of a car club based out of Northern Virginia. I am interested in doing something in January & February for a get away in Virginia. We don't ski or ice skate so something inside would be great. Any ideas?
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I live in Virginia about 1.5 hours away from Charlottesville. I would like to know where in that area there are apple orchards that let you come and pick apples (in the fall,i.e.october. Hopefully not more than 30 minutes away from University of Virginia.Do any of these have a web site?
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Adventure Travel 101
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Day Hiking: A Packing List
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Backpacking: A Packing List
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From in-depth gear review articles and Gear Guy Q&A highlights to the latest—and past—entries in Outside magazine’s award-giving Summer and Winter Buyer’s Guides, a detailed overview of all things hiking.

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Fitness

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Attractions

Toms Cove

Good For Hiking and Backpacking

P.O. Box 122, 8128 Beebe Rd.
Chincoteague, Virginia 23336

Description: Just beyond the wildlife refuge, the southern tip of both the island and the national seashore ends... Read More

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Assateague State Park

Good For Hiking and Backpacking

7307 Stephen Decatur Hwy.
Berlin, Maryland 21811

Description: Assateague State Park is one of the most spectacular regions of Maryland. Here the East Coast is at... Read More

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Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

Good For Hiking and Backpacking

Atlantic Flyway
8231 Beach Rd.
Chincoteague, Virginia 23336

Description: Occupying much of the southern portion of the national seashore, Chincoteague National Wildlife... Read More

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