Family Explores Ridge, Finds Mysterious Stick Structures and Tracks

There's something about a family exploring the backwoods of West Virginia that just hits different. The channel Sasquatch and Paranormal from Wineberry WV recently uploaded a video that has stick structure enthusiasts absolutely buzzing, and after watching it, I can see why. The video follows a family outing through what they call "Squatch Holler" — a remote valley in the Appalachian mountains. Right from the start, the narrator makes it clear this isn't their first rodeo in these woods. They've been finding things here for a while, and the area holds personal significance, including a family cemetery tucked up on the ridge. What really caught my attention was the discovery of what appears to be a woven stick structure. The narrator points out sticks deliberately placed in an X pattern, with additional sticks woven between them and laid against a fallen log. For anyone familiar with the research out there, this kind of arrangement is significant. Researchers like the late Dr. Jeff Meldrum and others have documented similar structures across the Pacific Northwest and Appalachians, and the consistency in how they're constructed across different regions is something that keeps researchers scratching their heads. The narrator even mentions that more sticks have been added since their last visit, suggesting ongoing activity in the area. They also find what the narrator calls a "gifting log" — a hollow or partially hollow log with sticks leaned up against it. This is another phenomenon that comes up frequently in Sasquatch research, where natural objects are arranged in ways that seem intentional rather than random. The footprint situation is interesting too. The family comes across multiple tracks throughout the hike. Some they identify as bear — pointing out the claw marks — but others leave them uncertain. One track in particular, described as being old and weathered, has them debating whether it's water runoff damage or something else entirely. The narrator mentions this ridge is a frequent spot for finding tracks, which lines up with what many researchers hear from longtime witnesses in Appalachian territory. There's also a moment where the narrator talks about a previous sighting near the power line that runs along the ridge, and mentions feeling watched from across the hollow. That kind of statement carries weight when it comes from someone who clearly spends a lot of time in these woods. The video has that authentic, unpolished feel that makes field footage so compelling. No dramatic music, no staged reactions — just a family documenting what they're finding on their own property and sharing it with the community. The kids are along for the ride, which adds a layer of normalcy to an otherwise unusual day in the woods. If stick structures, gifting logs, and Appalachian track finds are your thing, this one's worth the watch. The narrator takes their time showing the details, and there's enough going on across the hike to keep you engaged from start to finish.