Riversport School of Paddling in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania, is teaching the next generation to read rivers, run rapids, and love life on the water.
Highland Outdoors, published quarterly by New South Media, Inc., is the leading voice of outdoor adventure in the Appalachian Highlands. Focused on West Virginia and neighboring highland states, Highland Outdoors doesn’t just report on outdoor recreation—it lives it, capturing the pulse of Appalachia’s wild places through immersive journalism, evocative photography, environmental stewardship, and profiles of the region’s most inspiring figures.
Raised on Rivers
Photo Contest 2026
The fifth annual Highland Outdoors photo contest is open for submissions. Winners will be announced in the Winter 2026 issue.
Summer 2026
Kick off summer with downhill thrills at Snowshoe, rare bog plants, tubing at Harpers Ferry, mountain towns worth visiting, whitewater kayaking camp for kids, and an intense geocaching adventure.
Spring 2026
In our Spring issue, chase whitewater adventures, tackle rugged mountain biking trails, meet rare species, explore a cool mountain town, and plan a season of unforgettable outings with your dog.
The Spirit of Fat
In Canaan Valley, winter riding is half race, half glorious bad decision.
The Remnants
Ancient sandstone remnants invite reflection on time, resilience, and our place in the landscape.
One Man’s Trash
From riverbank relics to refined silver settings, one artist reshapes Appalachia’s past.
The Perfect Palette
In West Virginia, autumn turns singletrack into art.
Life on the Fly
Fly fishing in West Virginia is equal parts patience, practice, and quiet wonder.
Mountain State Monsters
Jay Young’s surreal take on West Virginia’s landscapes and legends.
Taking Flight: The Spruce Knob Kite Festival
Inside a high-elevation festival filled with giant kites, science, and summer magic.
Church Flows
High water has a way of making believers out of kayakers.
