Matewan, WV
MATEWAN, W.Va. -- "Time is like a river," according to author Kevin R. Hutson. "It flows in one direction. But with a little force, you can go back." Keith Gibson of Matewan provides the force needed -- an airboat equipped with a supercharged 550-horsepower engine -- to travel the Tug Fork River in speed and comfort and acquaint visitors with sites that were part of the landscape in the 19th-century Hatfield-McCoy Feud.
Based out of the Matewan Depot, near the bridge in downtown Matewan, we offer rides by reservation only. Available times between 10am and dark.
Tours are around an hour in length. During the tour you not only get to experience an exhilerating ride down the Tug River, but also be immeresed in the beauty of West Virgina's natural landscapes. This region of southern West Virginia contains a very diverse eco-system of trees, birds, small game and other wildlife.
Your tour guide on your Appalachian journey will be Keith Gibson. Keith has lived in the Matewan area nearly his entire life and has a vast knowledge of the area and it's rich history. Whether you have questions about fuedin', moonshinin' or coal minin'; Keith knows the myths, legends and the 'what actually happened' behind it all!
For reservations and more information, fill out the form on our contact page or give us a call or text message (304) 928-7702. Also feel free to connect via our Facebook page.
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