The second you pull up to the Fairmont Banff Springs resort in Alberta, you’ll feel the goosebumps. The “Castle in the Rockies” is surrounded by snow-covered mountains that give off major The Shining vibes, while the exterior is half castle, half Tower of Terror. You know the type - rustic and scary, yet extremely sophisticated. Now don’t get us wrong, this hotel is luxurious… … [Read more...] about The Haunted Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel – Alberta, CA
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Urban Legend – The Haunted Oxford Saloon – Snohomish, Washington
Would you like a few ghost sightings with your burger? Only at the Oxford Saloon. This establishment has been standing in downtown Snohomish, Washington for over a century - starting out as a Dry Goods Store before transforming into a saloon for locals and travelers. The only issue? When these visitors aren’t enjoying live music, good food, and rounds of pool, they’re … [Read more...] about Urban Legend – The Haunted Oxford Saloon – Snohomish, Washington
The 10 Best Books About Hauntings
“The book is so much better than the movie.” It’s a phrase you hear often from the most advanced bookworms, especially horror enthusiasts who love to discover terrifying new worlds from the comfort of their own (occasionally haunted) homes. No jump scares. No monsters in SFX makeup. No image of scream king Patrick Wilson banishing a demon. Just you and the deadly silence, … [Read more...] about The 10 Best Books About Hauntings
The Gothic Literary Pioneer: Edgar Allan Poe
Without question, one of the most important and influential American writers of the 19th century, Edgar Allan Poe was the first author to attempt to make a real professional living out of writing. Most of Poe's work was inspired by the events that happened around him and to him throughout his life. During his career, he was a pioneer of the science fiction genre due to his … [Read more...] about The Gothic Literary Pioneer: Edgar Allan Poe
History and Haunting of The White Eagle Saloon in Portland, OR
On Russell Street, the White Eagle Saloon has been serving drinks to the community of Portland since 1905. Today, the building stands a regular hot spot on the Eastside of Portland for musicians and travelers alike. Notably marked on the National Register of Historic Places, the building has acquired a set of ghost stories and tales that expands over a century. Polish … [Read more...] about History and Haunting of The White Eagle Saloon in Portland, OR