Cryptids of Appalachia: The Flatwoods Monster

In this video, we visit Flatwoods, West Virginia to explore the legend of the Flatwoods Monster, one of the most famous cryptids in Appalachian folklore. We tour the Flatwoods Monster Museum, discuss the original 1952 sightings, and examine how the monster has become deeply embedded in the town’s culture and identity. From local history to modern tourism, we reflect on the hype, skepticism, and monetization surrounding the legend, while still appreciating the role folklore plays in keeping small-town stories alive. Michaella and I share our honest reactions and have fun experiencing this iconic piece of West Virginia cryptid history together.

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Timestamps:
00:24 The Spot
01:36 The Flatwoods Monster Museum
02:50 Historical Overview and Sightings
04:36 Exploring the Museum, Vlog

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MourningInRoses with Maya Rose wanders the backroads of haunted history, where moss hangs heavy and the past never quite loosens its grip. This is a place for old towns and older stories, haunted houses, forgotten cemeteries, and the quiet grief stitched into the land itself. Told with reverence and a steady hand, these are tales of beauty and decay, of ghosts born from memory, loss, and longing.