GREEN BANK, W.Va. — A renowned paranormal investigator says West Virginia has a remarkable association with UFO activity because of its role in the search for extraterrestrial life and because it was the location of many early alleged UFO encounters. However, his inspiration came from his youth spent in the hills near Flatwoods, the site of one of the state's first encounters. For more information on Spinks and his work, visit Dave Spinks Paranormal Investigator. You could hardly do better than to move to West Virginia. Sign up to receive a FREE copy of West Virginia Explorer Magazine in your email weekly.