Six of High Country’s Mountain Biking Safety Measures
Mountain biking can be a thrilling and exhilarating sport, but it is essential that riders take steps to stay safe on the trails. Here are six ways you can keep yourself and other riders safe:
High Country’s Family Farm Experiences
Hop aboard the TSS Earnslaw to experience Walter Peak High Country Farm! Its farm tour is super family friendly, and kids will have fun meeting all the animals! Wheelchair users will find it challenging to
Astrophotography – Getting Starry With Your Camera
Capturing celestial phenomena through a lens requires patience and practice, but the rewards can be breathtaking. To get started, prepare with necessary gear and consider key settings when planning your shots. An important prerequisite of
The High Country Offers Endless Summer Fun
From exhilarating whitewater rafting adventures to relaxing walks and picnics by lakes, waterfalls, and streams – The High Country offers endless summer outdoor activities! Adopt a more local lifestyle and support the local community at
High Country’s Goldfields Heritage
The 1860s gold rush brought dramatic transformation to the High Country environment. Staking mining claims and building flumes, cabins, sluices and railroads significantly eroded mountainside hillsides while dislodging sediment that blocked streams and formed pools
Traditional Uses of Plants by Indigenous Peoples in the High Country
Many homeowners are moving away from traditional green lawns in favor of native flora that has long been practiced by Indigenous communities for centuries, drawing praise from both government institutions and non-Native groups alike. This
High Country Waterfall Close-Ups Revealed
Waterfalls are some of nature’s most tranquil yet exhilarating creations, providing us with cool relief while adding magic to our hikes. The High Country boasts some of the world’s most breathtaking waterfalls. Get to know
The Best Picnic Spots in the High Country
Pack a picnic and experience nature at its best. From expansive meadows to breathtaking cliffside overlooks, these scenic places make perfect spots for enjoying one of the High Country’s stunning vistas while eating your lunch
The High Country’s Ice Climbing Competitions
Athleticism was in full force at Ouray Ice Park as athletes raced up what appeared to be an ascendant gorge. A delighted crowd whooped and cheered wildly. Competition ice climbing differs greatly from regular rock
High Country Seafood: Fresh Catches and Oyster Farms
Hank’s offers daily oyster selections (prices vary), peel-and-eat shrimp, jumbo lump crab cocktail, and Choptank Sweets from Rappahannock Oyster Company as part of its varied seafood menu. Kaplan’s operation at Bolivar Peninsula had seen ideal