Welcome to Flatwoods - home of the Flatwoods Monster. Throughout Flatwoods and the neighboring towns of Sutton and Gassaway, you'll find five hand-painted chairs honoring the monster.
The former train station is now occupied by Piccadilly's Flower Shoppe and the Flatwoods Monster Gift Store. A big thank you to the shopkeeper, Ms. Debby, for giving me a warm welcome to Flatwoods!
The railroad through Flatwoods was built by The West Virginia and Pittsburgh Railroad company in the late 1800s. The line was later taken over by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, where Flatwoods became a stop along the Clarksburg-Richwood branch.
This church sits above the town and was the inspiration for the Flatwoods Church in Fallout 76.
Old barn sits on the hillside of Flatwoods.
I ran into this family of deer while exploring the back roads of Flatwoods.
This Suffolk sheep grazes on the hillside of this farm outside Flatwoods.
Cute little church I came across while driving along Stone Run Rd.
Old livestock trailer sits amongst this farmland outside of Flatwoods.
Old auto shop sits alongside a back road in Sutton.
The Sutton Dam was built by the US Army Corps of Engineers starting in 1956 after the Flood Control Act of 1938 was passed by Congress. Its construction created the Sutton Lake reservoir along the Elk River. This photo was taken in Sutton from the 2nd St Bridge.
The town of Sutton sits amongst the heavily forested mountains. Photo taken from atop the Sutton Dam.
The Sutton Dam towers over the Elk River.
This groundhog was having lunch next to the Sutton Dam's tailwater.
While visiting the Bigfoot Museum in Sutton, I found this signed photo of the AIMS group from the show Mountain Monsters, which was the original inspiration for Blue Ridge Hunting!
A love letter to Appalachia
My name is Jade Meadows, and just over
three years ago I began work on Blue Ridge Hunting, a co-op horror game
set in Appalachia. Shortly after starting development, I began my transition, and moved to
southwestern Virginia to focus on Blue Ridge Hunting full-time.
Since moving to Virginia, I've driven thousands of miles through rural Appalachia. I've listened
to folks recount old family stories, traveled underground into forgotten coal mines, and sat
suspended underneath the New River Gorge Bridge. These experiences and adventures inspired the
Appalachia depicted in Blue Ridge Hunting. This game is a love letter to the region that was
my home during a difficult time in my life, and an exploration of its history, people, and painful
scars of the past.
This photo gallery documents my travels through the Blue Ridge as I explore the many real-world
locations that will be available for you to experience. I will be updating the gallery periodically
with new locations—you can follow me on Bluesky to stay up-to-date.
I hope you enjoy.
Jade Meadows
Co-op Appalachian Cryptid Hunting
Blue Ridge Hunting is an online co-op
horror game. You and up to 4 friends will investigate, document, and hunt cryptids in the
Appalachian Mountains of eastern America. Based on real sightings, phenomena, and legends
from the region.
Join the Appalachian Investigation Group, and utilize various tools and items to collect evidence
and track down creatures. Get paid for successful hunts, and use your money to invest in new
equipment. Creatures are always listening and looking; utilize proximity voice chat and your
radio for communication, but be careful not to attract too much attention...
