Why Are There So Many Female Ghosts?

There is no conclusive database of hauntings to reference, of course (though perhaps there should be). But browse through lists of haunted places and famous ghosts, and you’ll notice a distinct bias. “It does really seem that the numbers are skewed more towards female ghosts,” says Leanna Renee Hieber, a writer and co-author of A Haunted … Continue reading Why Are There So Many Female Ghosts?

St. Augustine – A Ghostly Encounter

The exploration of old inns, especially those with a history of haunting, has always fascinated me. I made the three-hour drive from Tampa to St. Augustine on a chilly morning in January. Visiting the “oldest” city in America was something I had wanted to do for some time but life kept getting in the way. … Continue reading St. Augustine – A Ghostly Encounter

Actress Sharon Tate Saw Her Own Ghost

Many celebrities in Hollywood claim to have seen ghosts and some add that their own home is haunted. Ghostbuster actor Dan Ackroyd admits to being unnerved by spooky goings-on in his home which had previously been owned by Mama Cass Elliot, one time member of the 60's cult group Mamas and Papas. He has been … Continue reading Actress Sharon Tate Saw Her Own Ghost

Can a Family Pet Become a Ghost?

To many of us an animal is a best friend. A pet can be a valued companion and quite often they are just like a member of the family. So it is not surprising at all that we wonder what happens to our faithful friend upon their death. Do animals (other than human beings) have … Continue reading Can a Family Pet Become a Ghost?

Hauntings Don’t Just Happen at Houses

Think "paranormal houses", and the address 112 Ocean Drive probably springs to mind. This was the address for the property which became the focus of Jay Anson's bestselling book "The Amityville Horror", about a house seemingly affected by the murder of six members of his family by Ronald DeFeo, Jnr. The experiences of the Lutz … Continue reading Hauntings Don’t Just Happen at Houses

Ghostly Tourism on Oregon’s Coast

There are a lot of reasons to visit Oregon's coastline. Most of these center around the beaches, the natural attractions, eating loads of clam chowder until you roll out of the restaurant Monty Python-style, etc. There's a lot that's obvious. But there's a whole other side to the Oregon coast: one that's shadowy, elusive and … Continue reading Ghostly Tourism on Oregon’s Coast

Haunted Mason House Inn

Do you like haunted hotels? Do you like trains? I know, they don't really go together logically, do they? Well, they do if you're at the Mason House Inn, Bentonsport, Iowa. The Mason House Inn is a cool old haunted hotel with tons of ghostly activity. And if you're just a bit weary of the … Continue reading Haunted Mason House Inn

6 Ghostly Tips

How to know when your house is haunted Does your home have cold spots…areas where there is no evidence of a draft, but you can feel one anyway? Often, spiritual activity is accompanied by cold wisps of air and chilling puffs against your skin. They can be a barely noticeable occurrence, or very strong. Goosebumps … Continue reading 6 Ghostly Tips

Haunted Dolls and Ghost Toys

It takes a lot to change some peoples' skepticism about things paranormal. At times it can't be done, and other times, what they see with their own eyes is irrefutable. Such was the case with an investigation a group of friends was doing one evening not long ago. They've asked me to relay their experience … Continue reading Haunted Dolls and Ghost Toys

Ghosts 101

The one question I'm consistently asked is about the different kinds of hauntings. People want to know if ghosts are all the same, or if their haunting "styles" are the same, etc. Well, let's go back to basics and take a look at the different kinds of ghosts and hauntings. Location There is no type … Continue reading Ghosts 101