Haunted
California’s Haunted Hotels: Where to Check In… and Not Sleep!
There’s something about California’s historic hotels, the creak of old staircases, the charm of an old-time era, and the scent of salt air or redwoods that makes you feel like a night at one of these establishments could be an enchanting experience. Well, in the hotels listed below, you will experience more than just a …...
California’s Haunting Urban Legends of Ghosts and Apparitions
California’s history is rich with a diverse mixture of cultures, religions, and traditions; all of which have left their mark on this state in one form or another. So, whether you’re a true believer in the paranormal or just a curious thrill-seeker, exploring California’s urban legends about ghosts and apparitions is like stepping...
California’s Most Haunted Highways and Roads
From ungodly monsters to terrifying spirits rooted in regional lore, this state is filled with some of the most haunted highways and roads ever traveled. Although these pathways might not lead you directly to hell, California’s Urban Legends warn that the following haunted roads and highways are a one-way ticket to the devil’s...
Urban Legends Of California’s Most Haunted Places
Behind the picture-perfect landscapes of California’s rugged coastline, golden sand-filled beaches, rolling hills, wine valleys, and mountain ranges, lies a shadowy trace of Urban Legends that describe the most haunted and cursed places in the state. These terrifying tales blur the line between fact and folklore, as they are born...
May Hollister Woolsey: Sacramento’s endearing urban legend
When searching for haunted places in Sacramento, one name constantly pops up in the results – May Woolsey. Her story is a sad, yet, endearing one. In fact, she’s become somewhat of an urban legend in Sacramento. From those claiming to see her ghost in the cemetery, to her haunting the family house and writing …...
The Cohn House: Folsom’s historical, non-haunted mansion
Located at 305 Scott Street in Folsom, California, stands a magnificent and stately mansion on the top of a hill. Known at one time as Folsom’s very own “Nob Hill,” sits three of the most beautiful historic homes in town. But, it’s the Cohn Mansion that catches everyone’s eye. Built in the 1890’s by local …...
Underwater Towns of California: A look at towns buried in watery graves
Many of California’s lakes and reservoirs provide endless fun for visitors along with other vital resources like irrigation, hydroelectricity, and drinking water. Yet, beneath the waters of some of these lakes and reservoirs lie remnants of towns dating back to the Gold Rush era. In fact, in a handful of lakes and reservoirs, scuba...
The grave mysteries of Calico’s historic cemetery
Calico, California’s official State Silver Rush Ghost Town, is a popular tourist attraction located in the Calico Mountains of Southern California’s Mojave Desert. This once prominent silver mining town, became a metaphoric graveyard by the early 20th century as it was fading into the history books before Walter Knott (owner of...
Top 10 Haunted Cemeteries in California
Cemeteries are meant to be the final resting place for our dearly departed. A place for peace and serenity. Unfortunately, with some historic cemeteries, it seems that stories of restless spirits and displaced, disembodied souls seem all too eager to connect with the living. Are Cemeteries Haunted? The answer to this question comes down...
Abandoned Nevada County Hospital: the historic and tragic tale of the HEW building
On the outskirts of Nevada City, sits an abandoned mental health facility with a tragic story to tell. In addition to being filled with asbestos, lead paint, mold and graffiti, this complex also contains stories of murder and haunted encounters. The HEW Building The 34,000 square foot complex has had many incarnations during its...
