Erin Gifford
Erin Gifford is a travel and outdoor writer based in Virginia. She is the author of three guidebooks highlighting hiking trails in Virginia, as well as a web resource called GoHikeVirginia.com. She enjoys seeking out quirky roadside attractions, biking rail-trails, and hiking at state and national parks. She also runs half marathons and is working toward completing one in all 50 states (so far, she's checked off 36 states).
Featured Publications
Erin's articles have also appeared in The Washington Post, Northern Virginia Magazine, AAA World, Parents, Family Circle, SouthernLiving.com, HGTV.com and USA Today's GoEscape.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Economics, University of Virginia
Articles by Erin Gifford
From infant car seats to boosters, here’s everything you need to know to keep kids safe on the road.
Float the river, sample local brews, and hike stunning mountain trails.
These parks in the West deliver dramatic vistas, easy hikes, and scenic drives without a big time commitment.
Smaller towns, bigger adventure—minus the cruise ship crowds.
These state parks will make you want to plan your next visit as soon as possible.
The truth is out there, possibly on this quiet stretch of State Route 375.
Skip the national park crowds at these stellar state parks.
A family travel pro shares her top tips for a successful road trip.
These state parks in Southern Utah are quieter alternatives to Utah's popular national parks.