Hauntings
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Ben Lomond / Bigelow Hotel of Utah
The Bigelow Hotel (formerly the Ben Lomond) in Ogden, Utah, is considered highly haunted, with the 11th floor and Room 1102 as hotspots. Built in 1927, the hotel is renowned for reports of a drowned bride, a mother who died of grief, phantom, cold spots, moving furniture, and elevators operating on their own. Key Paranormal
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Dead Horse Point Haunting
Dead Horse Point State Park in Utah is reputed to be haunted by the spirits of wild mustangs that died of thirst in the 19th century after being trapped on a narrow mesa by cowboys. Visitors and campers frequently report hearing ghostly whinnies, phantom galloping hooves, and seeing shadowy, spectral horse figures near the overlook
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Haunted Rock Canyon
Rock Canyon in Provo, Utah, a popular hiking spot, is notorious for hauntings, with visitors reporting ghostly figures, disembodied voices, and footsteps. Key sightings include a man in 1970s clothing running down cliffs, a singing girl by the creek, and eerie, unexplained sounds. Common Reported Phenomena Historical Background The area’s dark reputation stems from the
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The Rio Grande Depot in Salt Lake City, Utah
The Rio Grande Depot in Salt Lake City is widely considered one of Utah’s most haunted locations. While the original Rio Grande Cafe relocated to a new building in 2022 due to earthquake damage at the depot, the legend of its hauntings remains tied to the historic train station. The Legend of the Purple Lady
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The Winchester House
The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California, is central to American folklore, driven by tales that heiress Sarah Winchester built a chaotic, 160-room mansion to appease spirits killed by Winchester rifles. Following her husband’s death, a medium allegedly told her she must move West and build continuously to avoid death. Key folklore and legends
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The Tilton Inn Ghost of Laura
The legend of Laura is the most famous ghost story associated with the historic Tilton Inn (formerly known as the 1875 Inn) in Tilton, New Hampshire. The Story of Laura Paranormal Activity at the Inn Beyond sightings of Laura, guests often report other unexplained phenomena: The Tilton Inn has been featured on the television show
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Demon of Brownsville Road
The Demon of Brownsville Road is a non-fiction memoir by Bob Cranmer that chronicles his family’s 18-year struggle with what they claim was a demonic infestation in their home at 3406 Brownsville Road in Brentwood, Pennsylvania. Background and Events In 1988, Bob Cranmer, a former Allegheny County commissioner, moved his family into a 1909 mansion
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Haunting of RMS Queen Mary
The RMS Queen Mary, permanently docked in Long Beach, California, is widely considered one of the most haunted locations in the world, with as many as 150 spirits reportedly haunting its decks. Since retiring in 1967, the ship has documented over 50 deaths on board, fueling its reputation as a paranormal hotspot. Most Notorious Haunted
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Ghost of Lydia
Lydia is the famous resident ghost of the historic Red Onion Saloon in Skagway, Alaska, believed to be a former prostitute or madam from the 1898 Gold Rush era. Guests and staff report experiencing her presence through the scent of lilacs, cold spots, and sightings of a figure in the upstairs hallway. Key Details about
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The Stanley Hotel
The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, is a world-renowned, allegedly haunted hotel that inspired Stephen King’s The Shining. Known for ghostly piano music, child laughter, and flickering lights, its most famous tales include housekeeper Elizabeth Wilson in Room 217 and owner Flora Stanley playing the piano in the concert hall. The hotel actively embraces