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American Legends
New York2.3k votersThe Creepiest Central Park Stories and LegendsAs with any famous landmark, there are certainly a number of creepy stories about Central Park. Coming in at 834 acres, Central Pa...
Conspiracies3.6k voters17 Hollywood Ghost Stories and Urban LegendsEven though Hollywood is the city of the stars, it still has its fair share of ghost stories and urban legends. Given the rich his...
Graveyard Shift6.3k votersCreepy Stories And Legends About The Florida EvergladesTo many, the Florida Everglades are a wonderful reminder of the beauty of nature, but behind the luscious green landscape lurks a ...
USA100.9k votersThe 20 Strangest Small Towns In The United StatesA post on Medium in May 2016 attempted to tackle a seemingly unanswerable question: what's the weirdest town in America? To do thi...
WTF10.4k votersCreepy Stories from the Appalachian TrailThe Appalachian Trail is one of America's most famous hiking paths. The massive journey spans close to 2,200 miles and runs from M...
WTF1.2k votersCreepy Stories from the Pacific Crest TrailStretching 2,659 miles, the Pacific Crest Trail is one of the most iconic hiking destinations in the world. It stretches through W...
Strange True Stories30.5k votersCreepy Stories & Legends About YosemiteYosemite National Park was established in 1890 and draws about 4 million visitors each year. Many of those people could tell you s...
WTF184.7k viewsUnusual Stories And Legends About The Mississippi RiverThe Mississippi River passes through 10 different states in the US and is 2,320 miles long. With an area that large, it's no surpr...
WTF282.6k viewsCreepy Stories & Legends About Route 66Spanning a massive 2,451 miles across the United States, it's not surprising that dozens of creepy stories and urban legends have ...
WTF756.1k viewsCreepy Stories & Legends About the Grand CanyonIt's considered one of the most beautiful, breathtaking places in the United States, if not the world. But while the Grand Canyon ...
South Dakota2.5k votersAmerica's Coolest Ghost Towns"Ghost Town" is a slang term for a town or city that has, for one reason or another, been abandoned by people. Typical reasons for...
Graveyard Shift657.3k viewsCreepy Legends And True-Life Stories From Yellowstone National ParkHeadless brides. Drowned men. Malevolent sirens. They're all rumored to be haunting the confines of Yellowstone National Park...
Graveyard Shift80.3k views9 Creepy Stories About Death Valley That Prove It's Aptly NamedWith summer temperatures regularly exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit, Death Valley, California, is the hottest place in the United ...
Massachusetts191.2k views14 Terrifying Ghost Stories From Salem, MassachusettsWith a history like this one, it's no wonder that Salem, MA, is a city filled with creepy stories and haunted folklore. In 1692, w...
Myths & Legends903 votersThe Myths And Folklore From Pacific Northwest Contain Some Truly Terrifying LegendsThere's something magical about the Pacific Northwest. Maybe it's the geography that inspires Pacific Northwest legends; those tow...
Graveyard Shift456k views11 Creepy Stories and Theories About the Hoover DamBuilt during the height of the Great Depression, the Hoover Dam remains one of the largest government projects ever undertaken in ...
Roanoke1.8m viewsUtterly Fascinating Theories Behind The Vanishing Roanoke ColonyThe disappearance of the Roanoke colony long remained one of the oldest unsolved mysteries in the United States. It all began back...
Ozark Mountains101.9k viewsCrimes, Myths, And Horror Stories From The OzarksThe Ozarks cover a wide swath of the southern part of America. Stretching from Arkansas to Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri, this re...
Ghosts1.4k votersThe Most Famous Ghosts In The United StatesThe US is full of countless ghost stories and reports of paranormal encounters. From ghosts dating back to colonial days to ghosts...
Supernatural & Paranormal1.3k votersThe Most Haunted Lakes In The United States That Creeped Us OutLakes provide the perfect opportunity to cool off and make some memories with friends and family. Happy memories, however, aren't ...