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...
The festival is voted top Best Food or Drink Festival in the Shenandoah Valley Region for the second consecutive year. The Highland County Maple Festival has been announced as this year’s first-place place winner for Best Food or Drink Festival of the Shenandoah...
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...
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...
Many folks look forward to the yummy maple sustenance our local restaurants offer in March. And, while some dishes are only available during this certain season, many local dives offer maple goodness (and other delectable treats!) all year round. So whether you’re...
Many think our maple industry is only open in the late Winter and early Spring, but that’s not entirely accurate. Highland County’s maple season doesn’t only occur in March. Nope, it’s a year-round process! While some local sugar camps are offering activities this...
In November, December, and even a bit into the new year, some of us enjoy seeing those white, angelic flakes fall. Especially when we’re listening to “It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas,” and you’re gathering with family and friends for the holidays. But...
You might not think fish are synonymous with Christmas. I didn’t either … until I got this post assignment about Christmas gift shopping in Highland County. Not being a permanent resident any longer … I'll admit I was skeptical and a bit out-of-touch with all the...
If you're a Christmas nut like we are, you switch the channel to Hallmark Christmas movies ASAP after Thanksgiving. (Or, maybe a little before...?) There's something about the magic and serenity of these films that calms your nerves and boosts your spirit. And, the...