How to Look for the Mothman in West Virginia

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Travel to Point Pleasant

   The nearest major airport is in Charleston, West Virginia.
   
   Rent a vehicle to travel to Point Pleasant and begin to explore the legend of the Mothman.
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   Step 2: West Virginia.

   They also have movie memorabilia from the various films that have tried to capture the terror of the beast. , Several sightings of the Mothman and a car chase involving the monster took place along this stretch of highway.
   
   Your map points out the exact locations. , During World War II, the wildlife area was a top secret explosives manufacturing facility for the military.
   
   It is the location of several Mothman sightings. , The area is well-marked on your map.
   
   The igloos were storage units used by the military.
   
   They are covered with earth and the forest to conceal them from the air. , Stay up late, listen and watch for the Mothman.
   
   If camping in Mothman's lair seems a bit too nerve-racking, Point Pleasant offers many other comfortable accommodations. , Submit your picture to the photo gallery on the Mothman Lives website.
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   Step 3: Visit the Mothman Museum (411 Main Street) to learn about the story as the locals tell it.

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   Step 4: Pick up a free sighting map at the museum and go for a driving tour along State Route 62

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   Step 5: north of Point Pleasant.

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   Step 6: Visit the McClintic Wildlife Station known to the locals as the TNT.

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   Step 7: Take a walk through the igloos in the TNT.

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   Step 8: Camp in the designated campgrounds in the TNT.

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   Step 9: Find the statue of the Mothman in the center of Point Pleasant near the museum and get your picture taken with the life-sized sculpture.

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