This Nature Preserve Is Considered One Of The Most Haunted Hiking Spots In America

Pennsylvania is said to be one of the most haunted states in the country. Notable paranormal hot spots include the Eastern State Penitentiary and the Gettysburg battlefield, to name a few. Then there’s Dead Man’s Hollow Conservation Area. Located in McKeesport on the Youghiogheny River, Dead Man’s Hollow is less than 20 miles from Pittsburgh.

5 Legendary Creatures Believed to Live in Pennsylvania

Perhaps there are even bigger creatures than bears out there in the wilds of Pennsylvania—creatures like the Squonk. There’s no hard evidence, but there is certainly lore. In the desolate acres of forests and mountains that make up much of Pennsylvania, animals including black bears, foxes, and many, many deer occupy the terrain. But perhaps

Why bonfires blaze across Ireland on June 23rd

Since the distant past, bonfires lit by humans at midsummer greeted the sun at the height of its powers in the sky. The accompanying ritual celebrations were primal, restorative, linked with fertility and growth. Midsummer and the time around St John’s Day have been traditionally celebrated throughout Europe. In Ireland, we’ve had a dual tradition

Halloween traditions and their history

Halloween is a special holiday filled with many fun aspects and traditions. Carving pumpkins, dressing up in costumes, trick-or-treating, witches and black cats are some of the first things that come to mind when one thinks about Halloween. But, the history of Halloween is one that is broad, mysterious and full of lore. The origins

The 5 Most Haunted Places In Alaska

Are you a history horror buff who loves a good haunted house story? Well, Alaska has its fair share, and it’s not just the houses that are haunted. This northern state features frigid and vast stretches of wilderness, dangerous wildlife, and many stories of urban legends and hauntings in its old buildings. Check out these

Spooky Tales from Haunted National Parks

Cemeteries are spooky. Cemeteries tucked into the woods miles from anywhere, like the one I stumbled into one night deep in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, are downright spine-chilling. My headlamp cast uneasy shadows in every direction. I was backpacking in the Smokies to experience some of the history that the park encapsulates. When it

Catskill Mountain Spooks: 10 Historic Haunts To Know About Before You Visit

The beautiful parks in Upstate New York are some of the most stunning parts of the US, and the Catskills are right up there with their beauty and their history. The lush hills, verdant valleys, rivers, and streams of the great Catskill Mountains have been known to have an enduring power to enchant, delight, and

5 of the Most Haunted Places in DC

Fallen leaves dot the cobblestone streets, jack-o-lanterns line rowhouse stairs, and a crispness accompanies a moonlit night. Spooky season has arrived, and we have compiled a few of the most haunted locales for you to either explore—or avoid—this October. The Mary Surratt Boarding House Try The World – Halloween Spooky 20% Off Sale! In the

The Most Haunted Places in New England

When it’s authentic creepiness you seek, these haunted places in the six New England states offer chilling encounters… believers say. “New England is a finished place,” Bernard DeVoto once wrote. It seems that some of its residents, though, never finish residing here. From eerie cemeteries to old hotels to sites of brutal murders, Yankee spirits

This tiny SC community has the 5th highest ghost sightings in the US, survey shows. Here’s why

Here’s how the story goes. A preacher went out into the night looking for his missing daughter. He was struck and killed by a train, but he never left. He walks along Parkers Ferry Road in Jacksonboro, South Carolina and if you flash your headlights three times (some say five) you will see his lantern