Located in the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia, the Virginia's Western Highlands offers visitors an unparalleled opportunity to engage in a wide variety of outdoor adventures from fishing, hunting and primitive camping in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, Lake Moomaw and the Appalachian Trail to skiiing at the Homestead Resort and golfing at a number of courses in the region. Virginia's Western Highlands is also home to Douthat State Park, recognized by the Outside Family Vacation Guide as one of the nation's top 10 parks.

Virginia's Western Highlands is located within a day's drive of most of the US Eastern Seaboard and the American Midwest. You will be truly surprised how close you are to true adventure and to the unspoiled beauty of the rugged Allegheny Mountains as you set out to explore Virginia's Western Highlands.

With nearly 500,000 acres of land in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, the region is a center for outdoor recreational opportunities including mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, primitive tent camping, cabin camping, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, birding, hunting .... the list goes on and on! Whether taking a hike on a rugged trail, kayaking along one of the region's scenic rivers, or merely driving through the region, you will have ample opportunity to enjoy one of the country's best examples of an unspoiled natural Appalachian landscape.

You will also find ample opportunity to sample the local food and culture, enjoy fine dining experiences, and browse the handmade arts and crafts of local artisans.

We hope you will use this website as a handy guide to the places, events and activities of Virginia's Western Highlands.