Dec 08 2020 56 mins 5
“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! 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/
