3. Hiking Virginia with Phil Riggan I Author of '60 Hikes Within 60 Miles Richmond'

“Given the current situation, we call them sanity hikes or sanity bike rides in my family. Hiking is a great thing for social distancing for anybody, especially for families, because you can't stare at the same four walls all day and keep your mental facility straight. So it's important to get out and connect with nature.”  - Phil Riggan, Author of 60 Hikes within 60 Miles Richmond

From his early days as a child on his grandfather’s farm to recent years exploring the outdoors with his own children, today’s guest, Phil Riggan, has spent a lifetime hiking, biking, paddling, and exploring Virginia. Phil recently hiked over 240 miles to write his new book, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles, Richmond. In this episode, Phil highlights some of his favorite routes and outdoor spaces, including some new and lesser-known areas. From Fredericksburg to Williamsburg, and from Charlottesville to the Northern Neck, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles, Richmond has got you covered. Let’s Go!

Mentioned in this Episode:

Book: 60 Hikes within 60 Miles Richmond
Blue Ridge Parkway
Pilot Mountain, Laurel Fork
Wahrani Nature Park, New Kent County
Appomattox River Trail, Petersburg
Friends of the Lower Appomattox River, Petersburg
Richmond Slave Trail
James River Park System
Virginia State Parks
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Natural Area Preserves
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Wildlife Management Areas
Waller Mill Park, Williamsburg
Virginia Capitol Trail
Greensprings Park, James City County
Walnut Creek Park, Albemarle County
Dorey Park, Henrico County
Bryan Park, Richmond
Leakes Mill Park, Goochland
Rivanna Trail, Charlottesville
River View Park, Charlottesville
Rappahannock River Heritage Trail, Fredericksburg
Walkabout Outfitters
REI
Strava GPS App
W&OD Trail

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