Home A West Virginia hike with a haunting: Twin Falls trail honors Polk Hollow legend David Sibray at Poke Hollow Trail

David Sibray at Poke Hollow Trail

The Poke Hollow Trail climbs into the mountains where the first encounter with the Polk Hollow Monster was recorded. (Photo: David Sibray)

Stay Connected

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Email
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Sign up for the newsletter, and we'll send a weekly update on news and stories to your email.
Name*
First Last
Email*
- Sign me up for contests.
- I accept the contest terms.

West Virginia Explorer Webzine is an online publication that celebrates the Mountain State's rich culture and natural beauty. Readers enjoy travel tips, hidden gems, outdoor adventures, local lore, and community news. For more than a quarter century, we've been the No. 1 trusted guide for exploring West Virginia.

Company

Headlines

Scenic trout stream lies hidden along I-77 / I-64 West Virginia Turnpike

PAX, W.Va. — Few motorists traveling the West Virginia...

Naturalists share their favorite lesser-known New River Gorge hiking trails

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — On a soft summer morning in...

Some mysterious W.Va. rock features may have sacred origins

Editor's Note: If you're familiar with the outdoors in...

Bells at Concord University in W.Va. linked to strange phenomenon

ATHENS, W.Va. — Farmers in the countryside near Concord...

Get important news delivered directly to your inbox and stay connected!

Hot Topics

State Parks

Travel and Transportation

National Parks

Economic Development