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Haunted National Parks!
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Are these stories folklore or are they real! Over the years since each National Park was founded, you’ll find hundreds of stories. I found these stories on Mental Floss, a website that has generally reliable articles for casual trivia and interesting facts. That implies fact-checking the stories to ensure multiple sources report the same story. But… who knows how much truth is in these stories about six legendary who haunt six national parks? What do you think? What have you heard? 1. Spearfinger is reputed to haunt the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Stories say she targets lost victims and attacks from behind! Watch your back! 2. Chief Tenaya claims Yosemite National Park as his home. The Tenaya Valley became known as “The Bermuda Triangle of Yosemite!” There have been more than several deaths in Yosemite, but most are falls or other explainable accidents. But how about the unexplained ones? 3. Coughing Spirits haunt Mammoth Cave National Park, supposedly from tuberculosis victims who were moved to the cave in 1839 as a doctor believed the air would be beneficial to them. The tragic mistake led to deaths and to folklore. 4. Wailing Woman can be found (reportedly) in the Grand Canyon by he wailing cries for her missing family. 5. Headless Bride reported at the Old Faithful Inn after a bride was found decapitated in her room after a violent argument with her new husband. Of course, there is no report on how the husband was involved. 6. Ute Spirits at Rocky Mountain National Park have appeared to call visitors to join them, where they drowned in Grand Lake! But you don’t believe all that stuff, right!?! (Here’s the link to the article!) "I'm not sure if it was a ghost or just a bear with a bad hair day, but it was definitely haunting!” Classic Rock song: "Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett Please email me about your national park experiences, and if you have ever seen any supernatural beings! Here is the Premium Subscription page: You will get early views of new blog posts, one extra weekly newsletter, and views of all past published newsletters. And occasionally, I'll ask for votes on content! Stan Featured Post: Here’s a post I wrote about Mammoth Cave as a quirky attraction. I’m sure the Coughing Spirits made me do it! |
Stan Wiebe
"Rock Star" road tripper checking in! Self-proclaimed anyway! Road trips and visits to all 50 states are my game. Find your next road trip destinations here. Fill your bucket list with fantastic US journeys. I love road trips and spare no effort in making my travels and experiences inviting for members of the road-tripping family! Pick a trip you want to take, or get inspired to plan your own. - - The Driveby Tourist (or call me Stan!)
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