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At Rail Explorers USA in Clay, West Virginia, accessibility is part of the adventure. Their electric-assisted rail bikes...
08/24/2026

At Rail Explorers USA in Clay, West Virginia, accessibility is part of the adventure. Their electric-assisted rail bikes include adaptive harnesses for adults with disabilities, making it possible for more visitors to experience miles of scenic railroad, forests, waterfalls, and river views.

As Elk River Division Manager Trey Corwell puts it: "We want anyone to ride, no matter their age, size, or ability."

📖 Explore more adaptive adventures in "World-Class Winners," featured in the Summer issue of Highland Outdoors: https://highland-outdoors.com/world-class-winners/

There are some views that make you feel very, very small.✨🌌From a remote high k**b on North Fork Mountain, photographer ...
08/21/2026

There are some views that make you feel very, very small.✨🌌

From a remote high k**b on North Fork Mountain, photographer Bob Stough captured the Milky Way stretching above West Virginia’s Powdermill Valley during a brief window between astronomical twilight and the rising moon.

He calls the image “A Starry Night’s Dream.” And his goal with every night photograph is simple: to make you feel like you’re standing there beside him in the darkness, looking up...

For Pamela Dunlap, fly fishing was never really about the fish. 🎣🌿She discovered the sport just before turning 50 and fo...
08/19/2026

For Pamela Dunlap, fly fishing was never really about the fish. 🎣🌿

She discovered the sport just before turning 50 and found something unexpected in the water: confidence, patience, peace—and eventually, an entire community.

What started as inviting a few women along to fish became Women Wine & Waders, now celebrating 10 years of bringing women together for weekends filled with fly fishing, adventure, and friendships that extend far beyond the riverbank.

And the ripple kept growing. Dunlap later co-founded International Women’s Fly Fishing Day, now celebrated by thousands of women in 25 countries. 🌎

📖 Click the link to read the full story: https://highland-outdoors.com/cast-like-a-girl/

Some of Appalachia's most beautiful waterfalls are also among its most accessible. 💦Whether you're planning your next ro...
08/18/2026

Some of Appalachia's most beautiful waterfalls are also among its most accessible. 💦

Whether you're planning your next road trip, traveling with a wheelchair user, or simply looking for an easy way to experience the outdoors, these waterfalls make it possible to enjoy incredible scenery without sacrificing accessibility.

✨ Featured:
💧 Blackwater Falls State Park, WV
💧 Sandstone Falls, New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, WV
💧 Muddy Creek Falls, Swallow Falls State Park, MD
💧 Ohiopyle Falls, Ohiopyle State Park, PA

Save this post for your next adventure, and share it with someone who's always looking for accessible places to explore!

📖 Read more about adaptive and accessible adventures in "World-Class Winners," featured in the Summer issue of Highland Outdoors: https://highland-outdoors.com/world-class-winners/

Find your slide, share it to your story, and tag us so we can see what kind of outdoor chic you are.And yes, you can abs...
08/18/2026

Find your slide, share it to your story, and tag us so we can see what kind of outdoor chic you are.

And yes, you can absolutely be more than one. 😉

West Virginia’s red spruce is making a COMEBACK! 🌲Once covering more than 1 million acres across the Mountain State, red...
08/17/2026

West Virginia’s red spruce is making a COMEBACK! 🌲

Once covering more than 1 million acres across the Mountain State, red spruce forests were reduced to scattered pockets after widespread logging and wildfires. Today, an estimated 30,000 acres remain—but an ambitious restoration effort is working to change that.

From collecting cones and growing locally sourced seedlings to opening forest canopies and using climate science to determine where trees have the best chance of thriving, conservationists across the region are helping red spruce reclaim West Virginia’s high country. And the comeback is already underway. 🌱

🔗 Click the link to read the full story: https://highland-outdoors.com/the-comeback-king/

The winning shot could already be sitting in your camera roll...Last year, Jesse Thornton's breathtaking image, "The Uni...
08/14/2026

The winning shot could already be sitting in your camera roll...

Last year, Jesse Thornton's breathtaking image, "The Universe Is Whispering to Us," earned the title of Overall Winner. Today, we're looking for the next unforgettable photograph that captures the spirit of Appalachia.

📸 Tomorrow is your final chance to enter the Highland Outdoors Photo Contest. Submit your photos before the deadline for a chance to be featured in the magazine and win a cash prize!

🔗 Click here to submit your photos: https://highland-outdoors.com/photo-contest-2026/

08/13/2026

One of West Virginia’s most unique outdoor adventures is also designed to welcome more people along for the ride 🤗

At Elk River Rail Explorers in Clay, electric-assisted rail bikes travel 12 scenic miles through forests, alongside waterfalls, cliffs, and historic railroad remnants. With adaptive harnesses available for adults with disabilities, the experience is designed so almost anyone can participate.

Because everyone deserves a chance to get outside and experience an Appalachian adventure! 💚

📖 Click the link to read more about ADA-accessible and adaptive adventures across Appalachia: https://highland-outdoors.com/world-class-winners/

Owl be watching for your entry ;)Wildlife moments like this deserve more than a spot in your camera roll. Enter the High...
08/12/2026

Owl be watching for your entry ;)

Wildlife moments like this deserve more than a spot in your camera roll. Enter the Highland Outdoors Photo Contest for a chance to be featured in the magazine and win a cash prize!

📅 Entries close August 15: https://highland-outdoors.com/photo-contest-2026/

Adventure starts where everyone belongs. 🌲🏡The DayDreamer Treehouse at Ella's Enchanted Treehouses in Garrett County, Ma...
08/11/2026

Adventure starts where everyone belongs. 🌲🏡

The DayDreamer Treehouse at Ella's Enchanted Treehouses in Garrett County, Maryland, was thoughtfully designed with accessibility in mind—from a level, well-lit ramp and wheelchair-friendly layout to an ADA-compliant bathroom and spacious interior.

Proof that unforgettable stays can be built for everyone!

📖 Read more about accessible adventures in "World-Class Winners," featured in the Summer issue of Highland Outdoors: https://highland-outdoors.com/world-class-winners/

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