Parkinson-friendly hiking in the great outdoors offered by AIM Human Performance!
Join Michelle and Chris, owners of AIM Human Performance, on their Parkinson-friendly hikes at various locations in northern Virginia and beyond!
Details at aimhumanperformance.com/events.
Call to sign up: (571) 398-6923 or email Chris and Michelle Viggiano at: Info@AIMHumanPerformance.com
Come explore with us!
Join us to explore one of Virginia’s most loved state parks: Sky Meadows
What? Moderate Hike
When? Sunday, June 14, 9:30 am
Where? Sky Meadows State Park
Sky Meadows State Park is a 1,900-acre park on the Eastern side of the Blue Ridge located near Paris, VA. This park has scenic views, woodlands, and the rolling pastures of a historic farm. Our hike will allow us to enjoy all of these features. The park is also designated as an International Dark Sky Park and holds monthly astronomy programs. In fact, the night before our hike (Saturday, June 13) will be the next Astronomy for Everyone event. You can check out all the details here.
Please note that there is an entrance fee for this park: $10/car.
This hike is rated moderate; 4.25 miles and 500+ feet of elevation. This loop hike travels through large open fields and dense forest with great views along the way. Dogs are welcome on this trail, but they must be on a leash.
Hike + History at the Manassas Battlefield Park
What? Easy Hike
When? Friday, June 19, 4:00 pm
Where? Manassas Battlefield Park
Manassas National Battlefield Park preserves the site of two major American Civil War battles: the First Battle of Bull Run, also called the Battle of First Manassas, and the Second Battle of Bull Run, or Battle of Second Manassas. This was where Confederate General Thomas J. Jackson acquired his nickname “Stonewall”. The park encompasses nearly 5,100 acres of land and includes more than 40 miles of hiking trails.
Easy Hike: Our hike will be approximately 1.5 miles with 98 feet of elevation. Please note there is a gentle hill, unpaved terrain, and very little shade on this hike. Dogs are welcome on a leash.
Multi-day hike with Pass to Pass
Join Michelle and Chris as they partner with Pass to Pass for a multi-day hike in Shenandoah National Park!
Trip 18 – GREEN DOT – Shenandoah National Park Car Camping/Lodge Based Day Hikes – Dates September 25-27 (subject to change) – VA
Shenandoah National Park Car Camping/Day Hikes
– Trip Leader Ben Gleiter – day hikes 1-3 miles, no llamas
Big Meadows Group Campsite accommodates 7-15 people. There is an option to stay at the Big Meadows Lodge nearby on a first come first served basis via the lodge’s reservation system. This outing will include hikes on the Big Meadows Loop, Limberlost, and Upper Hawksbill trails and a side trip to Luray Caverns (admission charged by the facility).
Resource: Shendandoah Car Camping
Other Pass to Pass hikes on offer in other states! Details at https://passtopass.org/2026-details/