Monterey Livestock: A Highland Icon Reawakened

Monterey Livestock: A Highland Icon Reawakened

What do you think of when you think of Highland County?  Some of you may say an enthusiastic, “Maple!” And, while sugar-making is important to our little, mountain community, I always think of our wide-open spaces and mild climate – perfect for raising...
Putting a Face to Highland Fair History

Putting a Face to Highland Fair History

Every year, many of us attend the Highland County Fair. We pay for our Season Ticket. We treat ourselves to ribeye steak sandwiches, ice cream, cotton candy, milkshakes, onion rings, funnel cakes, and fried Oreos. We pass over a quarter for a game of Bingo, or we yell...
8 Naturally-Magical Things About Highland County

8 Naturally-Magical Things About Highland County

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...
A Year Without the Highland County Fair

A Year Without the Highland County Fair

Editor’s note: As we are all living with the current restrictions of the COVID-19, we certainly applaud the efforts of the Highland County Fair Association for making the difficult but sound decision to cancel the 2020 Highland County Fair. We offer the following...