has gloss | eng: Bear Rocks Preserve is a widely recognized symbol of West Virginia wilderness that is among the most frequently photographed places in West Virginia. It is a well-known landmark on the eastern edge of the plateau that includes the Dolly Sods Wilderness. It sits in a high-elevation heathland punctuated with wind-carved sandstone outcrops and is home to more than a dozen rare plant and animal species. The Bear Rocks Preserve is a tract that is owned and preserved by The Nature Conservancy. |