Urban legends are all fun and games until you hear scratching at your window, and start to wonder if it’s the escaped mental patient with a hook for a hand. Good times. Passed down for decades, or even centuries, these tales are believed to have happened “to a friend of a friend,” and often contain terrifying elements from both the real world and otherworldly realms. Sure, the … [Read more...] about The Best Horror Books About Urban Legends
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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
Hood River Oregon’s Haunted Hotels
Hood River sits in the Columbia Gorge along the Columbia river surrounded by fields, orchards, vineyards, and at the foot of Oregon's tallest mountain, Mount Hood. "The area was inhabited by Native Americans when the Lewis and Clark expedition passed through on October 29, 1805. Here they found a campsite called “Waucoma,” or “place of big trees.” The camp was located near what … [Read more...] about Hood River Oregon’s Haunted Hotels
Urban Legends – The Haunting of the SK Pierce Mansion
A 10 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath 6,661 square foot house with intricate wooden details, original windows, doorknobs, and marble fireplaces. Servant quarters with formal maid and butler pantries, a classic Mansard roof and grand staircase showcase the victorian era style of this mansion. With a team of 100 men, it took a year and a half to complete building. You would expect something … [Read more...] about Urban Legends – The Haunting of the SK Pierce Mansion
Urban Legends: The Haunting of Geiser Grand Hotel in Baker City, Oregon
When the Geiser Grand Hotel opened in 1889, it was originally known as the Queen City of the Mines--perhaps just as a nod to the Gold Rush that flurried on its doorstep. At the time of its conception, it boasted state-of-the-art technology, the third elevator built west of the Mississippi River. The four-story clock tower gave the area an air of sophistication, while the … [Read more...] about Urban Legends: The Haunting of Geiser Grand Hotel in Baker City, Oregon