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The Mothman Mystery
There is nothing pleasant about the Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. In the late 1960's, an unidentified monster was spotted which instilled terror, and cast a spotlight onto what was once a quiet town. Who is Mothman and is there truth to West Virginia's boogeyman?
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The Dover Demon: A Massachusetts Cryptid
Who knew that a quiet and unassuming town like Dover, Massachusetts, could harbor one of America's most frightening cryptids? Picture this; a lone stretch of road late at night, and a strange, white and slender creature with caves for eyes... Was it real or imaginary?
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The Cursed 13th Child: The Jersey Devil
American folklore has captivated people for years, but what about a legend that’s haunted this country for centuries? The Jersey Devil has been spotted over the last 200 years by the likes of Joseph Bonaparte (Napoleon’s brother), travelers, and residents alike. Is there truth to the legend?
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Letchworth Village: New York's Forgotten Horror
New York is full of secrets, many of which are forgotten. Letchworth Village, once a residential institution, now sits in ruin harboring some of the darkest of secrets.
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The Leatherman Legend
The Leatherman has become somewhat of a folktale, but who was this nomadic man who travelled back and forth from Connecticut to New York? Why was he dressed in all leather, and what was his backstory? Whether you find him creepy or captivating, this article reveals all you wanted to know.
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New York State Inebriate Asylum: America's First Institution for Alcoholics
New York State Inebriate Asylum (later Binghamton State Hospital) was constructed in 1858 served as a hospital to treat inebriates (alcoholics) in a facility reminiscent of a mental hospital.
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Remnants of Buffalo's Central Terminal
A once stunning art deco train station fell from grace and is now unrecognizable from its high time at the end of the Roaring 20's.
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Brattleboro Retreat and the Stone Tower
Before it was known as the Brattleboro Retreat, the psychiatric hospital started as the Vermont Hospital for the Insane which later changed it's name in the late 19th century. The retreat's history isn't all good, and neither is the stone tower that overlooks it from the dark and dreaded woods.
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Skeletal Remains: Overlook Mountain House's History
The beautiful Overlook Mountain trail leads to, not only a beautiful view at the top, but to the skeleton of what used to be the Overlook Mountain House- a hotel constructed in 1833 but closed because of competition. Now in 2022, nature has taken back the eerie beauty in the heart of the Catskills
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Return To The Hudson River Hospital For The Insane
The first asylum I ever successfully explored was the Hudson River Hospital for the Insane, and it was a huge hit with readers! So, I decided to revisit the hospital on several different occasions to capture more photos and videos! Check out my experience in this article!
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Abandoned Church Folklore
Explorer beware! Before you think about going into that abandoned, haunted church, understand the folklore and tales. Decide for yourself, "is this really worth it?" What will you see? What will you hear? What should you look out for? It all depends on whether or not you believe in these legends...
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The Wiles of The Devil at 207 19th Street
There are films about evil spirits forcing humans to do evil deeds, but is this all Hollywood hype? No: there was once a home in the capital region rumored to be harboring the ultimate evil that drove a husband mad, convincing him to murder his family. Was this all a tale or a truth? Read to see!
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Church of the Holy Innocents
For years I had no knowledge of this mysterious church, but recently that changed. Learn of the mysterious Church of the Holy Innocents, one of Albany's oldest churches.
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Behind The Vale
In the city of Schenectady, New York, a hidden gem is tucked away in an unlikely place. However, much like the Hope Diamond, beautiful gems can also carry dark pasts and lingering curses.
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Al Tech Steel Factory
This steel factory sitting abandoned in the Latham area has been under my nose for my whole life. Stumbling upon it by accident has led to some cool photography and a backstory of its history!
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Hudson River Hospital for the Insane
Underground tram-tracks, buildings for the criminally insane, constant state investigations, horrific “therapies”, abuse claims, and ghost stories.. check out the history and legends of the Hudson River State Hospital for the Insane.
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Albany Central Warehouse
Visible from 787, Albany Central Warehouse is now an artist’s pipe dream plagued by vandals, rumors, and fires.
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Barnet Mill
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Tobin First Prize
Most of us have seen the, "First Prize" letters fading in the distance from the highway, but how many of us are brave enough to go in? What do we know about this once productive factory?
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The Mystery of the Ghost Train
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Troy's Death Trap: Leonard Hospital
Leonard Hospital is not only an abandoned building with rumors of hauntings, but a building that leads many to an awful fate...
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Albany Rural
Albany Rural Cemetery is not only beautiful, but was also filmed in an Academy Award nominated film (starring Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep), has considerable ghost stories, and is the resting place of one of our presidents.
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Haunted Louisville
Louisville may seem laid back and ordinary, but even the most ordinary places have odd and unsettling pasts.
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The Ghost Town of Schroon Lake
A ghost town themed amusement park has now become an actual ghost town... Discover the lost amusement park, Frontier Town.
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Zelda Fitzgerald Sanitorium: A Place of Tragedy
On the outskirts of Newburgh, New York, lies a place with great tragedy. The tragedies that occurred involve some very famous names: the Kennedy’s, Fonda’s and lastly, and most importantly, The Great Gatsby writer’s wife, Zelda.
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Grossinger's Resort
Grossinger's Resort is now completely abandoned but once entertained the likes of Elizabeth Taylor, Eddie Fisher and more. Nature has taken back the indoor swimming pool, staircases, and a multitude of buildings concealing the glory of one of New York's most prestigious resorts.
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Tahawus: The Town Forgotten by Time
Once a promising mining town, Tahawus is now a ghost town. That's right, a ghost town in New York!
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Gates of Hell: The Haunted Pinewoods Cemetery (Aka Forest Park)
Explore one of the most haunted cemeteries around in this deep dive into the history of Pinewoods and the mysterious occurrences that take place within its gates.
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Forgotten History: The Saratoga Homestead
Abandoned places are right under our noses and we don't even know it. An abandoned TB sanatorium with lots of controversy and secrets lies in upstate New York. Explore The Homestead and its history.