What would you do if I told you there was a place you could visit in California — a lake, where the water appears to boil? Well, there is such a place, and it’s called Boiling Springs Lake and it’s located at Mt Lassen at the Volcanic National Park. It’s quite the sight to see, […]
The Santa Teresa County Park in San Jose, California is a sight to behold. The park is open to the public, and is operated by the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department. The park itself is a hikers dream land (or a living nightmare if you like haunted hikes), as it consists of over 18 […]
Is it possible that we limit the scope of our imagination and understanding when it comes to the ghost world? Could it be that the book-and movie-inspired haunted stories we carry around in our heads of what the paranormal world looks and sounds like are actually much narrower (and maybe even less scary) than what […]
If you like true ghost stories then get ready… Because Backpackerverse, and Paranormal California, reader Charlie, tells us about his real – and frightening – ghost sighting at Alcatraz. True Scary Stories: The Real-Life Ghosts of Alcatraz Updated 9/23/2019 – “Hello, my name is Charlie Seldon. I’m a long-time reader, and I wanted to write to tell […]
What is it about hotels that just seems to draw paranormal activity like moths to a bug zapper? The equation seems obvious: Time + Volume (of people) = Bad Things Happening. And of course, bad things more often than not seem to precede the existence of paranormal events at a haunted hotel (seldom does one […]
Scotia, California boasts the lovely Scotia Inn. A place where you can get a good night’s lodging, excellent meals (with adult drinks, if that’s your thing) and, if you’re really lucky, haunted by ghosts during your stay. Most encounters with the ghosts in this haunted hotel have been harmless… Updated 9/23/2019 – In fact, a […]
If you were into nerd things before it was cool to be a nerd you already know this: The ultimate destination vacation of the geeky among us is and has always been the comic book store. Updated 9/23/2019 – If you need to be told what this is, then you haven’t watched enough episodes of The […]
Sonoma County hiking trails are known for beautiful forests, meandering paths, and breathtaking views. However, those beautiful hiking trails are also known for something else: Insane paranormal activity. If you get lost on one of those winding paths, you have no idea what you will find or how it will affect you. Updated 6/4/2021 – More than one hiker has reported hearing […]
If you ever happen to be moving to Springville, California, and you’re in need of a place to live, you might take a look at the Sequoia Dawn Apartments. The rates are good, the residents are mostly friendly older folks who make excellent neighbors, and it has the benefit of being something of a historical […]
Dionne Warwick once asked if you (the listener to her song) knew the way to San Jose. The truth is, there are a number of roads that lead into and out of that particular area, but only one of them is likely to give you the kind of creeps that could send you packing for […]
