Erin Gifford

20-plus years of editorial experience as a writer and editor
Contributor to national and regional publications including Parents, Condé Nast Traveler, the Washington Post, Time, Northern Virginia Magazine, HGTV.com, Thrillist and AFAR.com
Author of three hiking guidebooks: Hiking with Kids Virginia (2022), Hiking Coastal Trails of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia (2022) and Virginia Summits (2023)
Creator of GoHikeVirginia.com, a resource to help outdoor enthusiasts find great hiking trails across Virginia

Experience

Erin is a travel and outdoor writer who enjoys covering road trips, outdoor recreation and national parks. Her writing credits include Parents, Condé Nast Traveler, the Washington Post, Time, Northern Virginia Magazine and HGTV.com, and she's the author of three guidebooks highlighting hiking trails in Virginia. Erin is currently working toward running a half marathon in every U.S. state.

Education

University of Virginia, BA, Economics, Communications

Articles

The Most Scenic Train Rides Across America

From a three-hour wine train across Napa to a week-long coast-to-coast adventure to remember, here's how to answer the siren call of the railways of America.

15 Best Summer Weekend Getaways You’ll Want to Book This Second

Why hello, Summer Fridays! Here's how to make the most of all 15 of your summer weekends.