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The trails at Catoctin Mountain Park offer challenging routes with plenty of scenic views.
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The Potomac Heritage Trail is comprised of several trails through three states and the District of Columbia, totaling 830 miles.
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The Cross County Trail splits Fairfax County down the middle and offers 40 miles of mostly gravel and natural surface trails along streams.
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The George Washington National Forest offers moderate hiking and camping close to the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia area, with an array of plants and animals and enjoyable hikes that have rewarding panoramic views.
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Hiking the Appalachian Trail through Virginia and Maryland offers a varying set of challenges, from easy hikes to more difficult sections.
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Patuxent River State Park contains miles of unmarked trails and takes you to another world despite being just 34 miles from the nation's capital.
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Great Falls Park features hiking trails on both the Maryland and Virginia sides of the Potomac River.
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Huntley Meadows is a 1,500-acre park with hiking trails and wetlands that are home to more than 200 species of birds.
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One of the oldest settlements in the Blue Ridge, Staunton, Virginia, features a historic downtown, craft breweries, farm-to-table restaurants—and easy access to some of the most impressive outdoor vistas on the East Coast.
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The Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail travels approximately 200 miles and passes 19 different vineyards in west central Virginia, providing an excellent biking adventure.
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The historic Shenandoah Valley town of Staunton, Virginia, is an excellent place to view the fall colors. With hundreds of miles of trails for hiking and biking—plus a wide variety of in-town amenities—Staunton is perfect for a fall getaway.
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Virginia’s Eastern Shore is a natural wonder.
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On a map, Mallows Bay appears to be just another insignificant cleft in the shoreline. But, beneath the shallow waters of this forgotten inlet lies the largest collection of decaying ships in the entire country.
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