In the remote mountains of western Virginia, there is a place… A place where you can see a little farther, breathe a little deeper, work more calmly, and relax more often.
This privately-owned blog, “Highland County VA,” is devoted to that place – its community, its history, its attractions, its beauty, and its blessings.
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...
In 1997, I received one of the greatest honors of my life. I carried the United States Flag on horseback to open the Highland County Fair Horse Show. As a child, I would stand next to the fence to watch veteran horsemen Mack Ratcliffe - adorned in formal United States...
Have any of you ever been a kid? I was, and I loved it!!!!!!! Truth be told, I think a lot of people would be a lot better off if they incorporated elements of kid-dom into their everyday lives. There were so many things that were great about being a kid in Highland...
When friends who don’t live here ask me about the nightlife in Highland County, they are often surprised when I answer that we have an absolutely stellar nightlife here. Due to our geographical isolation, low population, and high elevation, we have one of the finest...
Two weeks ago, on a beautiful warm afternoon, Joe and I hopped in the car to go look for treasure. We arrived at the correct coordinates, but we couldn’t locate the small container that held the prize. The clue we’d been given read “Not in or on the ground.” That...