Tiger eyes Zak Bagans and alligator in Tiger King collage

If it was near April Fool’s Day I’d think this was a really clever story and be jealous I hadn’t thought of such an outrageous headline myself. But, no joke, Zak Bagans and crew did use cadaver dogs to search an alligator pit at the zoo formerly owned by TigerContinue Reading

Winchester Mystery House reopening graphic

After being closed since March, the Winchester Mystery House reopening has finally been announced: Monday, July 13, 2020. It’s not a Friday, but it is a 13, a number that’s significant to the house. What can visitors expect when they’re allowed back into the mansion? Here’s what’s stayed the sameContinue Reading

Haunted History Tours logo

Haunted History Tours has been a staple in the New Orleans ghost tour trade for 25 years. However, like so many businesses in the service, travel and tourism industries, the tour company has suffered a major financial hit in 2020 thanks to the novel coronavirus crisis. The owner, Sidney Smith,Continue Reading

Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Conference 2020 poster

Were you bummed to learn that certain popular Halloween events, like Eastern State Penitentiary’s Terror Behind the Walls and the Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor, have already canceled their events this year due to coronavirus concerns? If so, here’s a story you might like, especially if you’re into Bigfoot. The SmokyContinue Reading

Flying saucer UFOs

The 1947 UFO sightings spawned two World UFO Days, both of which are celebrated about a week apart. One is on June 24  and commemorates the Kenneth Arnold UFO sighting in 1947. The other is on July 2 in observance of the Roswell crash with a goal to raise awarenessContinue Reading

Dark Harbor cancelled

First Eastern State Penitentiary’s Terror Behind the Walls, now the Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor. Another mega Halloween attraction has announced that it’s canceling its 2020 season. The Queen Mary said, “Scare you all next year,” in a post on their Facebook page. According to a Los Angeles Times article aboutContinue Reading

Nighttime Facade of Eastern State Photographer Tom Bernard

App.com reported that Eastern State Penitentiary announced layoffs (40% of the staff), salary and operating budget cuts, and no Terror Behind the Walls this year. Uh oh. Is this a sign of things to come for Halloween 2020? Not that I’ve ever been to Terror Behind the Walls. I’m aContinue Reading

Nick Groff

One of the most popular posts I’ve ever published on this site was “Paranormal Lockdown Cancelled? What’s Next for Nick Groff?” It’s pretty much been a Trending Today top five ever since. Because it’s always trending, I often wonder what Nick’s up to. I did write a brief update postContinue Reading

The Paranormal Day Paracon poster blue

  Here’s the press release about the Paranormal Day Paracon. I’m posting it here for posterity and to commemorate that time we all came together during a worldwide pandemic to socialize in a spirited way… Nashville, TN – April 28, 2020: Many paranormal enthusiasts have been disappointed that events they’veContinue Reading

Surreal road winding through the sky leading to a heart-shaped tree

From the doctors and nurses to the police, fire, EMTs, delivery drivers, grocery store workers and everyone in between who’s out there during this coronavirus crisis, the Skeleton Crew at Haunt Jaunts extends our heartfelt thanks for all you’re doing. To those staying at home, either because layoffs have forcedContinue Reading

Snapshot of haunted headline about a haunted playhouse

If you’ve been around long enough and are a regular, you may be remember a couple years ago when I was doing Haunted Headline videos and posts every week. Actually, the videos were based on the posts. I really enjoyed doing them, but it got to be a little much.Continue Reading

Nightshades Paranormal Museum storefront

Green Bay Ghost Tours owner Tim Freiss recently decided to add on to his hauntrepreneur empire by opening a paranormal museum. According to WeAreGreenBay.com, in addition to haunted items, Freiss also has “tribal spirit statues and masks, Tibetan shaman spiritual instruments, voodoo and witch related items.” It’s small and forContinue Reading