The fifth annual Highland Outdoors photo contest is open for submissions. Winners will be announced in the Winter 2026 issue.
Photo Contest 2026
Fourth Annual Photo Contest Winners
Eight award-winning images that showcase the wild beauty of the Mountain State.
The Remnants
Ancient sandstone remnants invite reflection on time, resilience, and our place in the landscape.
A Shot in the Dark
Chasing a rare geomagnetic storm across the Mountain State sky.
The Perfect Palette
In West Virginia, autumn turns singletrack into art.
Mountain State Monsters
Jay Young’s surreal take on West Virginia’s landscapes and legends.
