The desire to leave Highland Trace may never come. However, for those wishing to venture out and sight-see the surrounding attractions, the recently restored Locust Creek covered bridge, the Greenbrier River Trail www.greenbrierrivertrail.com, and the Quietude Stud (home of the Lambert Morgan Horses) www.lambertmorgans.com are just a short walk down the road. Droop Mountain Civil War Battlefield (a Civil War reenactment is held every other year), Pearl S. Buck Home and Museum myweb.wvnet.edu/~omb00996, Beartown, Watoga State Park www.wvparks.com/watoga, The Falls of Hills Creek, and Cranberry Wilderness area are all just a quick drive from Highland Trace. Other places of interest in the area are Pocahontas County™ www.pocahontascountywv.com State and National Parks (which cover 90% of this county), Snowshoe Ski Resort www.snowshoemtn.com, West Virginia Observatory, Organ Cave, Cass Scenic Railroad and Dinner Train www.cassrailroad.com, and the historic town of Lewisburg (home to the annual West Virginia State Fair). There are an abundance of activities for all ages and interests. Mountain biking, family bicycling, caving, hiking (a whole variety of terrain within walking distance!), white water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding, camping, fishing, hunting, golfing, skiing and cross-country skiing are available to anyone interested. For added fun and convenience there are various festivals, live bluegrass music, auctions, old fashioned church suppers, country/grocery stores, antique shops and restaurants are all nearby.