Nathaniel Peck Photography

Photographing the wilds of West Virginia

Visual Tour Of The Potomac Highlands

Comprised of several counties in the heart of West Virginia, the Potomac Highlands are one of the most beautiful regions in the Appalachian Mountains. Within this rugged country, you’ll find deep canyons, rocky ridgelines with sweeping views, dramatic waterfalls, and forests teeming with biodiversity. The Highlands are home to both the wettest and driest areas of the state, meaning a short drive can take you from lush, moss-covered forests to a land so dry and hot that many plants struggle to survive. This gallery highlights some of the remarkable landscapes found in this incredibly diverse region.

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The fields of fire in the Dolly Sods Wilderness. — dOLLY sODS

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A dramatic sunset as viewed from Castle Rock in the Smoke Hole Canyon. — smoke hole canyon

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