Season two of Not Your Average Bucket List: Local Lore & Legends is full-steam ahead as Sara and Marisa head to West Virginia to talk all things haunted, creepy, and terrifying. Who knew there were so many West Virginia cryptids and Appalachian monsters worth talking about for an entire episode? Within episode five, our hosts discuss a few of the best Appalachian folklore, monsters, and superstitions. This episode dives into the West Virginia Flatwoods Monster and how this creature came to be. Plus, have you ever heard about The Mothman of Point Pleasant? Did you know this Appalachian creature was from West Virginia? Our hosts also discuss the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, from its inception in 1864 all the way to the overnight ghost stories today.West Virginia Urban Legend Questions We’ll Cover What are the best urban legends in West Virginia? What is the history behind the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum? What are the best Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum facts? Is The West Virginia Mothman of Point Pleasant real? How did The Flatwoods Monster come to be?Timestamps:(10:35:00) The West Virginia Flatwoods Monster(16:10:00) The Urban Legends Of The Mothman of Point Pleasant(25:56:00) Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum Facts & HistoryWe discuss some of the creepiest and most popular urban legends in Appalachia to this day. Plus, we share some tips for staying at the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum overnight - would you be brave enough? Also, we said we would drop the link for the story behind how Zona Heaster Shue solved her own murder from behind the grave. Read all about it here, and make sure to shout your thoughts through our text or email!Not Your Average Bucket List PodcastGet In Touch!If you have personal experiences with any of the local lore and legends mentioned above, call or text 805-298-1420! We’d love to hear your thoughts on these creepy, potentially haunted places and maybe even share your clip on the show! You can also reach out to us via email at podcast@onlyinyourstate.com.