Fall is a great time to visit state parks! The good news for all of us who reside in West Virginia is that our state has a plethora of wonderful and well-maintained state parks. They are especially beautiful this time of year with the leaves changing and great hiking weather. If you’re curious about what parks our state has to offer, the library has plenty of books full of details for your next trip.

 

The State Parks of West Virginia by Stephen J. Shaluta details many of the state parks Wild and Wonderful West Virginia has to offer. From the smaller and lesser-known state parks to the largest and most well-attended, this book has everything you need to pick the park that’s the best for you and your family to visit this season.

 

Where People and Nature Meet: A History of the West Virginia State Parks is a pictorial history of West Virginia state parks and relevant people who influenced their preservation and namesakes. Beautiful, rich images give you a great inside look into some of the most beautiful state parks West Virginia has to offer.

 

Jewels in Our Crown: The State Parks of West Virginia by Maureen Crockett is a delightful book full of rich details and descriptions about the very best of West Virginia state parks. By providing lesser-known knowledge about the “jewels in our crown,” this book sheds light on the fact that our state is full of beauty and wonder.

 

Camping Virginia and West Virginia: A Comprehensive Guide to Public Tent and RV Campgrounds by Desiree Smith-Daughety is a guide to more than 100 public campgrounds in Virginia and West Virginia and is perfect for tent and RV campers alike. Within each campground listing is vital information on location, road conditions, fees, reservations, available facilities, and recreational activities. The listings are organized by geographic area. This guide also provides useful tips on camping etiquette and enjoying, or avoiding, the state's diverse and abundant wildlife.

 

For more books like this, check out the library’s West Virginia Nonfiction section and our travel and trip guides.