“Hiking is nature therapy for me. It’s my way to refocus, recharge and re-center myself. It really does make me a better person, a better mom, a better friend, because I’m able to get out there and get away from it all.” -RVA Hiker Girl
Known by her trail name, RVA Hiker Girl, Jacqueline is an avid hiker and backpacker who documents her adventures on YouTube as a resource for those who are interested in exploring Virginia. Jacqueline gets real about her experiences outdoors, including the good and not-so-great moments of her time on the trail. Her videos cover all aspects of hiking including planning, gear, food, and safety. Jacqueline’s detailed descriptions and recommendations of locations around Virginia is invaluable for anyone who wants to get outside on their own or with a friend. Let’s Go!
Links Mentioned:
- RVA Hiker Girl on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsDyCC3-GEr-tnPGujIA54Q
- RVA Hiker Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rvahikergirl/
- Appalachian Trail: https://www.nps.gov/appa/index.htm
- Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4CriXgAAgA
- Apple Orchard Falls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNvt1IZIOsE
- Peaks of Otter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hesmwbhz4uE
- Crabtree Falls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a50MzDv-cKs
- Dark Hallow Falls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tecl6R_mWk
- Natural Areas Preserves: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/natural-area-preserves/
- Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/natural-area-preserves/savage
- Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources: https://dwr.virginia.gov/
- Grandview Nature Preserve: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr3d-alkTJY
- Point of Rocks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyvdZ9_4Jxs
- Dutch Gap Conservation Area: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJCJKoThya8
- High Knob Fire Tower: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YH_KOC3i88
- Woodstock Fire Tower: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpksB7iBLuA \
- Birch Knob Observation (Fire) Tower: https://www.dickensonva.org/311/Birch-Knob-Observation-Tower
- Mount Pleasant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53wmVCi_mVE
- Hiking Boots vs Trail Runners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y_VJxjqGQY \
- Altra Olympus hiking shoes: https://www.altrarunning.com/homepage.html
- Virginia Triple Crown: https://www.ratc.org/mcafee-knob-and-the-triple-crown/
- The Channels: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/natural-area-preserves/thechannels
- Grayson Highlands State Park: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/grayson-highlands
- Five Peaks Over 5,000 feet Challenge: https://blog.virginia.org/2014/10/peaks/
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