Posted in West Virginia August 01, 2020 by

This Hatfield & McCoy Airboat Tour Of West Virginia’s Tug Fork River Offers A New Take On An Old Feud

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! (And if you’ve already done THAT, then here’s a list specially curated just for you.)

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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, and their fierce, decades-long family feud has become stitched into American 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 aboard an airboat speeding up the Tug Fork River.
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Relax and enjoy the scenery as you cruise the river, including abundant wildlife, while your captain and tour guide Keith Gibson gives you a run-down on the local history (and historical sites) associated with the Hatfields and McCoys.
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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 the Hatfield-McCoy airboat, visit the Hatfield-McCoy Airboat Tours website or Facebook page. You can also contact them to request more information on availability and pricing.

Address: Bridge St, Matewan, WV 25678, USA