We took a stroll in the woods and found a beautiful snail hanging out on a mushroom. We visited some beautiful waterfalls at Kumbrabow State Forest Huttonsville, WV. We found old suspension bridges everywhere, enjoyed new adventures and beautiful scenery at every turn along Bullpasture River and Cowpasture River. During our stay at the Wilson House, we were able to watch some cowboys rustling up the cattle to carry them off to their next destination. We also enjoyed the wide open spaces of the farms and its animals - sheep, goats, horses, and more. We encountered lots of wildlife on the back roads in Highland County with daily sightings of deer and a variety birds, snakes, butterflies, and creepy crawly critters. While you are in the area, be sure to stop by the Tavern - The Inn at Warm Springs for dinner to enjoy their unique seasonal offerings and the historic Highland Inn in Monterey, VA for some fine dining. There is a much larger pool in Warm Springs called Jefferson Poolsthat has been closed in the last few years. The camp is not used anymore, but the locals maintain the property. People say the springs have healing power. It is said that Henry Ford created a camp community around the natural springs in Bolar, VA. On one of our scenic drives we visited an area natural spring. We also caught one hopping from fence post to fence post. As we were following a couple of Bald Eages in Hightown, VA we stopped to take a picture of one, and another dragged his talons across the top of our van and joined his buddy in the tree we were trying to photograph. We found more than 30 Bald Eagles one day and beautiful rolling hills and landscapes at every turn. The closest grocery store is IGA in Hot Springs, but you can get much of what you need at the convenience stores and Dollar General in Monterey, VA. Be sure to stop at the historic country store, Blue Grass Mercantilein Bluegrass, VA for snacks and lunch. We regularly enjoyed riding around the picturesque back roads of Highland County photographing landscapes, farm animals, and birds and wildlife.
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