Fascinating Places Described in �Exploring the Wilds of West Virginia�
A New World Emerges at Summersville Lake When the Corps lowers the water to winter levels at Summersville Lake, fascinating landscapes emerge. Nestled in the woodlands of West Virginia, an island of dry, desiccated, desert-like scenes arise from the once water-covered land. Long Point Beautiful Boulders Perhaps the first thing you�ll notice are bold, beautiful, snow-white boulders of all shapes and sizes. The rocks are rough and angular and piled chaotically. It�s like a scene from another world. The rocks are brilliant white because they�re below the water level during the summer and being submerged for so much of the year, they aren�t stained by the oxidation and weathering of iron-bearing minerals. So the rocks are in their most pristine state. Long Point Stunning Cliffs These beautiful boulders have fallen from the gorgeous cliffs that circle Summersville Lake. Long Point stands out like a stone fortress. It�s a photographer�s delight presenting dramatic poses from...
