Virginia's Western Highlands

10/06/2024

09/11/2023

We are so excited by how many businesses, places and events from around our four-county region are nominated in the annual Best of the Blue Ridge contest. We hope you will vote for these great nominees. It's free to vote an no registration required. https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/best-of-the-blue-ridge/

Virginia's Western Highlands is a sprawling four-county region in the beautiful mountains of Virgini

18/10/2023

The peaceful country roads of Virginia's Western Highlands offer the finest fall foliage viewing in the mountains of Virginia. Explore all four beautiful counties.

The lure of the open road beckons. Don’t try to resist it. By automobile, motorcycle, van or RV, the country roads and scenic byways of Virginia’s Western Highlands offer spectacular mountain scenery and the freedom to enjoy it all at...more

16/10/2023

Blue Ridge Motorcycling Magazine recently featured a stunning ride through Craig County, the southern gateway to Virginia's Western Highlands.

Following dreams in Virginia’s Craig and Giles counties June 14, 2023 by Michael Abraham ShareTweetEmailWe weren’t 30 minutes into our ride before the first deer tried to kill me. She jumped over the fence on the left side of Virginia Route 42, which slowed her down before she bolted across the ...

02/10/2023

A fantastic article about how the natural mineral springs and scenic mountains beauty have been drawing visitors to Bath County for more than 250 years, making it America's original wellness destination.

Bath County, Virginia is the perfect hub for exploring the mountains. With exceptional lodging and dining options. Let's Explore more!

19/09/2023

All four counties of Virginia's Western Highlands have been featured numerous times in travel magazines. Take a look at this profile of the charming town of Monterey in Highland County.

Check out this sweet spot for its unending supply of maple syrup and its entrancing Barn Quilt Trail.

13/09/2023

A few days ago we celebrated Throwback Thursday by sharing a cool article about Virginia's Western Highlands from a couple of years ago. Check out this awesome feature about one our great counties. It is in the brand new issue of Viginia Living Magazine.

Read Virginia Living - October 2023 by Cape Fear Publishing on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our platform. Start here!

07/09/2023

This article was first published 2-1/2 years ago, but it's still 100% true. A journey through these four beautiful counties is definitely an epic road trip through Virginia's mountains.

Aside from a good traveling companion, what else do you need for a great road trip?

25/08/2023

Virginia has awesome state parks and we're delighted that Douthat State Park is located in the Virginia's Western Highlands region.

24/08/2023

There are a lot of fun events happening across our four counties during the month of September – a fair, live music, movie night, arts, and more. Check out the events calendar and make your plans to visit.

We’d like to share a little secret with you. Small towns have the best festivals. All across Virginia’s Western Highlands, you’ll find fairs, festivals and special events that celebrate everything from maple syrup season to railroad heritage to our spectacular...more

18/08/2023

The secret to a relaxing getaway is comfy accommodations. In Virginia's Western Highlands you'll find a world-class resort, charming boutique hotels, private rental cabins and some of the finest, award-winning B&Bs in Virginia. Plan a great – and restful – long weekend: https://vawesternhighlands.com/places-to-stay/

08/08/2023

If your family loves all kinds of outdoor adventures but can't agree on what to do each weekend. Check out Virginia's Western Highlands, a sprawling four-county region with loads of options, including hiking, biking, camping, fishing, paddling and more.

Virginia’s Western Highlands is home to wide open spaces with crisp mountain air and views that seem to go on forever. With so much of our land protected by the United States Forest Service, this is the ideal place to...more

24/07/2023

The Virginia's Western Highlands region is made up of four beautiful counties in the mountains of Virginia. That means there is plenty of room to explore. Enjoy long, scenic drives on peaceful roads; Visit charming mountains towns; Get close to nature on miles of trails and rivers. Plan a great getaway at

Virginia's Western Highlands is a four-county region rich in scenic beauty, outdoor recreation and small-town charm.

17/06/2023

Very nice article in Blue Ridge Motorcycling Magazine about riding through Craig County, which is the southern gateway to Virginia's Western Highlands.

Following dreams in Virginia’s Craig and Giles counties June 14, 2023 by Michael Abraham ShareTweetEmailWe weren’t 30 minutes into our ride before the first deer tried to kill me. She jumped over the fence on the left side of Virginia Route 42, which slowed her down before she bolted across the ...

23/05/2023

Check out this great article in Lonely Planet on one of the counties in Virginia's Western Highlands.

Get to know the best of Bath County, Virginia, with this guide to local activities, from soaking in thermal hot springs to cider tasting.

20/04/2023

You'll find extraordinary fishing in all four counties of Virginia's Western Highlands, but May 4 –7, Warm Springs will be a hub of fly fishing fun and activity when the annual So Fly Fest hosted by Bacova Outdoors takes place.

06/04/2023

Nice shout out from Recreation News about the Jackson River Scenic Trail. The beautiful rail-trail is worth a visit for anyone visiting Virginia's Western Highlands.

The trail beckons...

This spring, explore the Jackson River Scenic Trail in the mountains of Virginia on foot, horseback, or bike.

Plan your getaway to the Alleghany Highlands today!
https://www.visitalleghanyhighlands.com/

28/02/2023

16/02/2023

The Highland County Maple Festival is in less than a month away, set for March 11-12 and 18-19, 2023!

Be a part of the tradition! Learn more at https://www.highlandcounty.org/maple-festival/ .

The Highland County Maple Festival has been announced as the Best Unique Festival in Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine’s 2023 Best of the Blue Ridge!

Beginning in October of 2022, readers of Blue Ridge Outdoors nominated their favorite outdoor businesses, events, food/drinks, and destinations in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, and then voted for the best-of-the-best. This year, they received over 200,000 total votes in their 50 Best of the Blue Ridge categories.

Winners will be featured in the 2023 February issue of Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine. Visit http://bit.ly/3Ha0P41 to view the full list of winners and runners-up.

The 63rd Highland County Maple Festival will be held March 11-12 and 18-19, 2023.

Learn more at www.highlandcountyorg/maple-festival!

Thank you so much for your support!

16/12/2022

The holiday season is charming in small mountain towns and villages all around Virginia's Western Highlands, including this fun event in the Village of Warm Springs.

Experience the joy of the holiday season in the picturesque Village of Warm Springs in beautiful Bath County, VA. The celebration on December 23 includes caroling, refreshments and more. Details and tickets available at: http://avillagechristmas.eventbrite.com

03/11/2022

In an area filled with interesting historic sites, we're delighted to see this one being restored and look forward to hearing more about the plans to re-open the Warm Springs Pools.

17/10/2022

The fishing opportunities are excellent all across Virginia's Western Highlands. We're delighted to see Craig County in the spotlight at Fish Virginia First.

Welcome to Craig County, where your next adventure is just around the bend! Travel Virginia Scenic Byways Rt. 311, Rt. 42, and Rt. 615 to over 112,000 acres of the George Washington-Jefferson National Forest. Located in the Allegheny Mountains on the southern end of Virginia’s Western Highlands, C...

20/09/2022

We're delighted to see this online article from Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine. All four counties that make up Virginia's Western Highlands offer excellent fishing opportunities. We're proud to be affiliated with Fish Virginia First.

Anglers are discovering that Fish Virginia First is an indispensable resource for finding the best freshwater fishing in the Commonwealth.

02/08/2022

Excellent feature in Northern Virginia Magazine about Highland County, which is the northern most county in Virginia's Western Highlands. It's a perfect road trip for residents of NoVa and DC.

What's there to do in Highland County? Lots!

Read all about it online with Northern Virginia Magazine! We hope to see you here soon!

https://northernvirginiamag.com/sponsored/2022/08/01/highland-county-virginia/

20/07/2022

Official WA Fest Sitemap Released!

We cannot wait to host all of you in August! For those of you who haven't been before, we have released a map of this years layout!

If you don't have tickets yet, don't wait too long, the price goes up on July 25!

Tickets: https://form.jotform.com/221645758649167

Note: All ticket purchases come with communal camping. There are also a few more 20 x 30 RV/Car Spaces left if you want to guarantee a reserved spot!

18/07/2022

Highland County’s Hands & Harvest Festival returns October 7 - 9, 2022!

The Highland County Chamber of Commerce invites you to take advantage of an increase in tourism as we welcome back our annual celebration of the beauty and bounty of fall in our rural mountain community! Please consider one of the following opportunities to put your name in front of visitors and to support the local economy.

Interested in selling your unique arts, crafts, and food outdoors on the Highland County Courthouse lawn in Monterey? Click here for full details and to apply online as an official vendor: https://highlandcountychamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/Xpjzl2Ap?mode=Attendee

Do you want to be advertised as part of The Harvest Trail, as a shopping, dining, or lodging destination, or with your unique activity during the weekend? Click here for full details and to apply online as an official participant or sponsor: https://highlandcountychamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/ep0GZEWr?mode=Attendee

Please stay updated with the festival at www.highlandcounty.org/hands-harvest-festival/. We look forward to working with you for a fun and successful event!

16/07/2022

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