Jewels in our Crown: the state parks of West Virginia
Professional travel writer Maureen Crockett has had a love affair with West Virginia’s state parks since the mid-1970s. In Jewels in Our Crown, she provides readers with colorful descriptions of the parks’ landscapes, plants and animals, facilities, and activities. Crockett has hiked trails, eaten in park restaurants, stayed in cabins, and interviewed park superintendents and guests to deliver comprehensive accounts of each park. Jewels in Our Crown covers all 37 West Virginia state parks with descriptive essays and vivid images by esteemed photographer Steve Shaluta. 130 pages.