Most children in middle school or high school are excited to grow up and move away from their hometowns. They dream about experiences college or starting a career might bring. When the future seems so bright with new possibilities on the horizon, it’s hard to remember...
Highland County, Virginia, is full of blessings of natural beauty. As a resident, I find myself in constant awe of the landscapes. While they are visually stunning, the photos below don't offer the entire experience. You have to be fully immersed in the scenery to...
POST SPONSORED BY: Sometimes you just need to get away ... even if it's not that far away. You need to step out of everyday life and be wrapped in a blanket of nothing. No work. No laundry. No chores. Nothing anywhere to remind you of things you should be...
Raising a family is serious business. As a parent, your job is to teach, protect, guide, and develop your children in every area of their lives. The task can be daunting. There will be challenges. It won’t be easy. Some days, it will be really, really hard. And,...
The laid back, unspoiled setting of Highland County life has attracted many newcomers over the years. Waking up to a refreshing, mountain morning. Breathing the fresh, moist air as you open the door and step out on your porch. The rare highs of 85 to 90 degrees in the...
When someone asks me what Highland County means to me, it is not a difficult question to answer. I simply think of all the memories from my life here, and the response is easy: “Everything.” Highland means absolutely everything to me. From the small, caring community...
We all missed the Highland County Fair last year in 2020. (Fingers crossed for 2021!) These annual festivities give our county kiddos a chance to cut loose, AND it gives us adults the opportunity to act like a kid again. Additionally, our community’s end-of-summer...
Editor’s note: There is nothing like living outside of Highland County to give you great appreciation for what you have at home. I’ve spent most of my life in Highland with a couple of stints in neighboring Augusta County. These days, I reside in Staunton. And, most...
The Highland County Maple Festival has been announced as the 2020 first-place winner for Best Food or Drink Festival of the Shenandoah Valley Region in Virginia Living’s ninth annual Best of Virginia issue. This special issue hit newsstands July 17. The statewide...
Whether you believe in the severity of Coronavirus or not, we all need a day-trip every now and then. So here are some exploration ideas for Highland County residents and visitors, alike, that provides a day of adventure with limited exposure to others. Lewisburg,...