What do you do when you’ve done it all? Why, you head to West Virginia and take a Hatfield & McCoy Airboat Tour, of course! This fun airboat ride on the Tug Fork River takes you past key historical locations surrounding the ancient Hatfield and McCoy feud from a new angle.

The southwestern boundary of West Virginia is defined, in large part, by a river: the Tug Fork.
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The Tug Fork is a 159-mile long tributary of the Big Sandy, and it runs through West Virginia, Kentucky, and Virginia, eventually draining into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River.
It's actually fairly common for a river to define a portion of the West Virginia state boundary. But what makes this river significant is which state it separates us from — Kentucky.
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And if you know anything about the history of the relationship between Kentucky and West Virginia... then you know it involves the infamous names Hatfield and McCoy.
The Hatfields of West Virginia and the McCoys of Kentucky became sworn enemies around the time of the Civil War...
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...and their fierce, decades-long family feud has become stitched into American folklore, and more specifically, into West Virginia folklore.

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It's a colorful part of the nation's history, and now you can experience it from a whole new angle.
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That would be by speeding up the Tug Fork River on a Hatfield & McCoy Airboat Tour! It is one of the best boat rides in West Virginia!
Relax and enjoy the scenery as you cruise the river.
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Along they way you'll see verdant trees and plants and abundant wildlife while your captain and tour guide give you a run-down on the local history and historical sites associated with the Hatfields and McCoys.
It's a fun, interesting way to spend a portion of the day, and you can do it on your own or with a big group of friends.
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Tours are based out of the Matewan Depot in Matewan, West Virginia, and take about one hour.

To book a memorable ride on this airboat, visit the Hatfield & McCoy Airboat Tours website or Facebook page. Through these two entities, you can also contact them to request more information on availability and pricing.

Have you already embarked upon this awesome Tug River adventure? If so, which part was you favorite? We’d love to read about your experience in the comments section below!

And if you’ve already done THAT, then here’s a list of 15 things to do in West Virginia specially curated just for you!

If you’re still in the mood for more West Virginia adventures, take a look at this video about the abandoned town of Thurmond:

 

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Where can we find historical sites in West Virginia?

  • The Campbell Mansion in Bethany, built in 1793, is named after Minister Alexander Campbell who was involved in the Restoration Movement of Christianity.
  • The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in Martinsburg which was destroyed by Confederate troops is now a historic industrial district.
  • Carnifex Ferry State Park in Summersville is one of the oldest state parks in the state.

Read on to learn more about the many historical sites in West Virginia.

 

Where can we go fishing in West Virginia?

  • Beech Fork State Park in Wayne County is known for its Walleye, Trout, and Largemouth and Spotted Bass.
  • The Greenbrier River is brimming with Trout and Smallmouth Bass.
  • Summit Lake in Greenbrier County is a popular spot for Panfish and Bass.

Read on to learn more about the many places to go fishing in West Virginia.

 

Where can we go sledding and tubing in West Virginia?

  • The Canaan Valley Resort has the longest snow tubing runs in the state.
  • Blackwater Falls State Park has the longest sledding run east of the Mississippi.
  • Winterplace Ski Resort in Flat Top is the largest tubing park in the state.

Read on to learn more about the many places to go sledding and tubing in West Virginia.

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