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11-08-2011, 09:40 PM
Whether they're ghost hunters, investigators of the unexplained or just X-Files junkies getting their David Duchovny on, a surprising number of people believe in the possibility of ghosts, aliens, cryptids and other unexplained phenomena. After all, it only takes one UFO or Big Foot sighting to turn someone into a believer for life.
If you want to do a little more paranormal travel, these destinations are some of the top places to investigate or experience something from another world or dimension.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bootsnall/...ird%20News
If you want to do a little more paranormal travel, these destinations are some of the top places to investigate or experience something from another world or dimension.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bootsnall/...ird%20News
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11-08-2011, 09:41 PM
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The Gifford Pinchot National Forest, surrounding Mt. St. Helens is home to many different species of wild creatures and creepy crawlies, none more useful for our purposes than Gigantopithecus canadensis--Bigfoot. This hairy homonoid is most often sighted in the forest around the Pacific Northwest and Mt. St. Helens is supposedly its home turf. Stories of cannabalistic wild men living around the mountain date back to the mid 1800s, so for many it's not a stretch to turn those stories into tales of Bigfoot.
Consider hiking through these pristine evergreens with a pork chop on a string for best results, and remember to keep that camera ready. Sasquatch seems to be getting quicker with age.
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest, surrounding Mt. St. Helens is home to many different species of wild creatures and creepy crawlies, none more useful for our purposes than Gigantopithecus canadensis--Bigfoot. This hairy homonoid is most often sighted in the forest around the Pacific Northwest and Mt. St. Helens is supposedly its home turf. Stories of cannabalistic wild men living around the mountain date back to the mid 1800s, so for many it's not a stretch to turn those stories into tales of Bigfoot.
Consider hiking through these pristine evergreens with a pork chop on a string for best results, and remember to keep that camera ready. Sasquatch seems to be getting quicker with age.
11-08-2011, 09:41 PM
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By definition, it would seem that something called an Extraterrestrial Highway would have to be located on another planet. But this parsing of words didn't stop the folks of Rachel, Nevada from bestowing that moniker on Route 375, which extends 98 miles from Warm Springs to Crystal Springs. According to Nevada tourism officials, there are more reported UFO sightings on this 98 mile stretch of road than anywhere else in the country. And that's with a paltry 200 cars a day.
This two-lane road runs near the secret military base Area 51, which explains some of the Unidentified-ness of the Flying Objects, but not the flashes of light, unaccounted for passages of time and green ooze that appears on your windshield.
By definition, it would seem that something called an Extraterrestrial Highway would have to be located on another planet. But this parsing of words didn't stop the folks of Rachel, Nevada from bestowing that moniker on Route 375, which extends 98 miles from Warm Springs to Crystal Springs. According to Nevada tourism officials, there are more reported UFO sightings on this 98 mile stretch of road than anywhere else in the country. And that's with a paltry 200 cars a day.
This two-lane road runs near the secret military base Area 51, which explains some of the Unidentified-ness of the Flying Objects, but not the flashes of light, unaccounted for passages of time and green ooze that appears on your windshield.
11-08-2011, 09:42 PM
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Famous for its weather balloons and little green souvenirs, Roswell, New Mexico has become the archetypal paranormal destination. Although it was inundated with serious truth-seekers after the famous 1947 crash of a flying saucer that was either an experimental surveillance balloon or an interstellar vehicle, the town has become more of a tourist trap in the last few decades. Nevermind that the crash itself was actually about 75 miles away from Roswell.
Information about the crash abounds in museums dedicated to the crash, however, and there is no shortage of people who'll be happy to tell you all about it. Although there was only one documented witness of the debris recovery effort in 1947, there are now more than 600 people in Roswell who claim to have witnessed the government cover up.
Famous for its weather balloons and little green souvenirs, Roswell, New Mexico has become the archetypal paranormal destination. Although it was inundated with serious truth-seekers after the famous 1947 crash of a flying saucer that was either an experimental surveillance balloon or an interstellar vehicle, the town has become more of a tourist trap in the last few decades. Nevermind that the crash itself was actually about 75 miles away from Roswell.
Information about the crash abounds in museums dedicated to the crash, however, and there is no shortage of people who'll be happy to tell you all about it. Although there was only one documented witness of the debris recovery effort in 1947, there are now more than 600 people in Roswell who claim to have witnessed the government cover up.
11-08-2011, 09:43 PM
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Castles are great places to find spooks and specters, especially in suits of armor or paintings with moving eyes. Ross Castle, in Killarney, Ireland, is one of the most haunted of them all since the O'Donoghue clan fell to Oliver Cromwell during the Irish Confederate wars. Legend has it that O'Donoghue himself was sucked out of the window and into the lake at the base of the castle along with his horse, writing desk and library when the artillery arrived and the castle fell. He now lives at the bottom of the lake, keeping an eye on the spirits that died during the assault and move about the castle.
An Irish team of ghost hunters studied the castle in 2006 looking for tangible proof or evidence of supernatural activities, but came away empty-handed. Still, it is not recommended that honeymooning couples take a boat ride across the lake.
Castles are great places to find spooks and specters, especially in suits of armor or paintings with moving eyes. Ross Castle, in Killarney, Ireland, is one of the most haunted of them all since the O'Donoghue clan fell to Oliver Cromwell during the Irish Confederate wars. Legend has it that O'Donoghue himself was sucked out of the window and into the lake at the base of the castle along with his horse, writing desk and library when the artillery arrived and the castle fell. He now lives at the bottom of the lake, keeping an eye on the spirits that died during the assault and move about the castle.
An Irish team of ghost hunters studied the castle in 2006 looking for tangible proof or evidence of supernatural activities, but came away empty-handed. Still, it is not recommended that honeymooning couples take a boat ride across the lake.
11-08-2011, 09:43 PM
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In 1884, the widow of William Wirt Winchester--Sarah Winchester--began building her house in California, and did not stop for 38 years. After losing her daughter and husband and feeling the guilt of living off of a fortune amassed by the sale of the deadly guns bearing her family's name, Winchester consulted a medium for help. She was told that she should move west, to San Jose, and build a house. Once the house was done, she would die. So she never stopped building.
By the end, the house had 52 skylights, 47 fireplaces, and five or six kitchens in the 160 room maze-like building. It's full of staircases to nowhere, doorways that open to ten foot drops, and rooms built within other rooms around chimneys that did not reach the ceiling. If this house isn't haunted, it should be. See the official website for more pictures, including circular staircases.
In 1884, the widow of William Wirt Winchester--Sarah Winchester--began building her house in California, and did not stop for 38 years. After losing her daughter and husband and feeling the guilt of living off of a fortune amassed by the sale of the deadly guns bearing her family's name, Winchester consulted a medium for help. She was told that she should move west, to San Jose, and build a house. Once the house was done, she would die. So she never stopped building.
By the end, the house had 52 skylights, 47 fireplaces, and five or six kitchens in the 160 room maze-like building. It's full of staircases to nowhere, doorways that open to ten foot drops, and rooms built within other rooms around chimneys that did not reach the ceiling. If this house isn't haunted, it should be. See the official website for more pictures, including circular staircases.
11-08-2011, 09:44 PM
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The Markawasi Stone Forest in Lima, Peru gives new scope to the term "paranormal traveler." Both a geologic and space-time anomaly, the spiritual sensitivity of the Markawasi's giant rocks is well known and it's thought that the specific kind of sensitivity is conducive to actual inter-dimensional travel.
According to some locals and paranormal investigators, the unique combination of energy produced at Markawasi often opens portals where you can look into the same space in other dimensions, and even walk through to join what some claim to be a 17th century looking village on the other side. It does not seem to work both ways though, so think real hard about this trip before you take it.
The Markawasi Stone Forest in Lima, Peru gives new scope to the term "paranormal traveler." Both a geologic and space-time anomaly, the spiritual sensitivity of the Markawasi's giant rocks is well known and it's thought that the specific kind of sensitivity is conducive to actual inter-dimensional travel.
According to some locals and paranormal investigators, the unique combination of energy produced at Markawasi often opens portals where you can look into the same space in other dimensions, and even walk through to join what some claim to be a 17th century looking village on the other side. It does not seem to work both ways though, so think real hard about this trip before you take it.
11-08-2011, 09:45 PM
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In 1884, the widow of William Wirt Winchester--Sarah Winchester--began building her house in California, and did not stop for 38 years. After losing her daughter and husband and feeling the guilt of living off of a fortune amassed by the sale of the deadly guns bearing her family's name, Winchester consulted a medium for help. She was told that she should move west, to San Jose, and build a house. Once the house was done, she would die. So she never stopped building.
By the end, the house had 52 skylights, 47 fireplaces, and five or six kitchens in the 160 room maze-like building. It's full of staircases to nowhere, doorways that open to ten foot drops, and rooms built within other rooms around chimneys that did not reach the ceiling. If this house isn't haunted, it should be. See the official website for more pictures, including circular staircases.
Lot of interesting stories from this house.
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11-08-2011, 09:55 PM
^ I saw something on Scify on one of their ghost finding shows. This place has a long history.
11-09-2011, 09:02 AM
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By definition, it would seem that something called an Extraterrestrial Highway would have to be located on another planet. But this parsing of words didn't stop the folks of Rachel, Nevada from bestowing that moniker on Route 375, which extends 98 miles from Warm Springs to Crystal Springs. According to Nevada tourism officials, there are more reported UFO sightings on this 98 mile stretch of road than anywhere else in the country. And that's with a paltry 200 cars a day.
This two-lane road runs near the secret military base Area 51, which explains some of the Unidentified-ness of the Flying Objects, but not the flashes of light, unaccounted for passages of time and green ooze that appears on your windshield.
What I would give to go inside of Area 51.
11-11-2011, 08:31 AM
tvtimeout Wrote:^
Me Too!
Has anyone been to Waverily (sp)?
Several of the player's at Harlan Ind. went on a tour of Waverly back on Halloween weekend. I've not heard any good ghost stories yet though.
11-11-2011, 01:45 PM
tvtimeout Wrote:^
Me Too!
Has anyone been to Waverily (sp)?
Been to Wavorly and spent the night.....paid $100 to do it. Went with a group of official ghost hunters...they asked me to go because I do not believe in ghosts and they were hoping to change my mind.....nothing happened...have been on a number of ghost hunts since, still a non-believer.
11-20-2011, 01:38 AM
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Castles are great places to find spooks and specters, especially in suits of armor or paintings with moving eyes. Ross Castle, in Killarney, Ireland, is one of the most haunted of them all since the O'Donoghue clan fell to Oliver Cromwell during the Irish Confederate wars. Legend has it that O'Donoghue himself was sucked out of the window and into the lake at the base of the castle along with his horse, writing desk and library when the artillery arrived and the castle fell. He now lives at the bottom of the lake, keeping an eye on the spirits that died during the assault and move about the castle.
An Irish team of ghost hunters studied the castle in 2006 looking for tangible proof or evidence of supernatural activities, but came away empty-handed. Still, it is not recommended that honeymooning couples take a boat ride across the lake.
I love the way Ireland looks.
All the pics looks like this one, id love to be able to go there, it looks beautiful.
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