The event Highland County is most known for is our Maple Festival, which happens annually on the second and third weekends in March. However, there are plenty of other great events to attend in Highland throughout the year. (And the weather during these other events...
Hello, my name is Carly Thomas! I am 17 years old, a senior at Highland High School, and a lover of all things Highland. Devoted readers of this blog just might remember me from some of my previous posts! On February 26th, I was crowned the 2022 Highland County Maple...
Those of us who live in Highland know things casual visitors don’t. Things like where to buy fresh-caught oysters at Christmas time, or what’s the best route to follow during Maple Festival to avoid crowds, or where to walk if you want shade, sheep, or show-stopping...
Developing the headline for the Highland Arts Academy was an easy task. Visitors to our county remark first on the scenic beauty and then the peaceful, slower pace of life you experience in this rural environment. The Highland County Arts Council recognized these...
Imagine growing up in a small county with a population of 2,204 people, whose median age is 59.3. People know your name, your children’s names, your grandparent’s name, even your great-grandparents’ name, and how almost everyone is related. Even though everyone knows...
Post Sponsored by: Editor's Note: All photos are by local photographer Annette Naber, owner of Emerald Mountain Sanctuary and fellow Highland County blogger. To read more of Annette's work, visit her blog, "Beauty Along the Road." When my husband and I decided...
With a population of only 2,200 people and only one stoplight (well, actually, it’s a blinking traffic light) one might think there's nothing to do in this little town. In actuality, there is so much to do in Highland County, Virginia! In fact, here are some examples...
Need a Valentine’s Day gift? No problem. Whether you’re in Highland County or wanting to support our local businesses from afar, we have options for you! Reserve A Getaway Of course, the first thing that comes to mind is a nice, quiet getaway for you and your...
Ever have one of those days where you just feel “blah...?” You know the feeling? Not sick. Not tired, necessarily. Just... blah... It's winter... We've all been stuck in our houses because of COVID. Normal interactions, like church, school, clubs, and extra-curricular...
Here's the thing... If you live in a small town, people are going to talk. You've got your Aunt Bea's, who whisper little things to each other. Sometimes it's out of caring, sometimes it's out of judgment. And, sometimes it's “innocent” simply because they've done it...