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.

20 Creepy Stories about the Appalachian Mountain

The Appalachian Mountain Trail is one of the most famous hiking paths in the United States which is also the largest hiking-only trail in the world. It spans fourteen states and at least 2,200 miles from Maine to Georgia and through several interesting areas to hike in the United States. The Appalachian Mountain Trail has

After the Summer Solstice, How Fast are We Losing Daylight?

Summer, bring it on! After the summer solstice (June 20, 2024), we start to lose daylight. How fast? Bob Berman talks about solstices and sunsets—and finding out how rapidly the times change where you live. First, here is a refresher: The summer solstice is the first day of summer, according to astronomy. The word solstice

6 pieces of March weather lore you may have heard about

Weather happens day in and day out, but as seasons begin to change or another month begins, there’s always some sort of saying to go along with it. Weather lore, or weather folklore, can be a fun way to remember the trends for the time of year. It’s also been proven to be accurate at

November’s Full Moon Is Called the Beaver Moon

So you’ve heard of a New Moon, a Full Moon, and probably even eclipses. But did you know that each Full Moon has a special name? mind blown It’s true—and it’s determined by the month of the year the Full Moon occurs in, not the zodiac sign the Moon is in. In November, the Full

Weird Weather Phenomena To Look Out For This Winter

For most of us, January brings us the most extreme winter weather of the season and can bring more than just cold and snow. Winter weather phenomena include a variety of events, from snow squalls, to hoar frost to bomb cyclones and others. These strangely named events often wreak havoc, but also can create some

Weather rhymes and folklore

“When a cow endeavors to scratch its ear, it means a shower is very near”… Farmers Almanac Before there was a weather channel, weather apps for your smartphone, Doppler radar, or the National Weather Service, our ancestors were busy observing their natural surroundings and noticed that animal behavior, clouds, and other elements of nature gave

Mimetoliths: The Faces We See in Rock Formations

A common term most first-year psychology students learn is “apophenia” — the human tendency to perceive meaningful patterns in random things, like objects or ideas. There are plenty of ways we see apophenia play out in the real world. Take mimetoliths. “A mimetolith is a natural rock feature that resembles a living form in nature

Nature, folklore beckon hiking enthusiasts

Hiking enthusiasts in the country looking for another location to explore with family and friends need look no further than the Adin Bisa hiking track in Kampong Tanjong Nangka. Built around a well rich in mythology, the hiking trail features has three wasai (waterfalls), one well and several hills. Two tracks have been paved for

Nature & You: Folklore, superstition abound in autumn season

Here is a suggestion for some outdoor fun: Embrace the challenge of trying to catch falling leaves. It is a good way for children to burn off some energy and do it in a way that is a game. There is no end to all of the folklore and superstitions that surround this simple activity.