Courtney Mroch is a globe-trotting restless spirit who’s both possessed by wanderlust and the spirit of adventure, and obsessed with true crime, horror, the paranormal, and weird days. Perhaps it has something to do with her genes? She is related to occult royalty, after all. Marie Laveau, the famous Voodoo practitioner of New Orleans, is one of her ancestors. (Yes, really! As explained here.) That could also explain her infatuation with skeletons.
Speaking of mystical, to learn how Courtney channeled her battle with cancer to conjure up this site, check out HJ’s Origin Story.
Terror DTLA is an escape game room, game publisher, and haunted attraction based out of downtown Los Angeles, California. They do live events, including a haunted house, around Halloween, but thanks to our favorite star of 2020, COVID-19 (yes, I’m being sarcastic), Terror DTLA has had to do what soContinue Reading
When I wrote about how there’d be no Terror Behind the Walls this year, I stumbled across an online Eastern State tour. Well, two of them. Sort of. In addition to their interactive Now map, they’ve also included a link to a past tour. Both offer 360-degree views, but eachContinue Reading
I saw an article from the Bayside Gazette about Chesapeake Ghosts Tours resuming certain tours, which piqued my interest. Not because I’ve taken any of their tours (yet; another one of those “hopefully someday things”), but because it mentioned a place I’m curious about: Ocean City. In particular, the OceanContinue Reading
More proof 13 is an unlucky number? It wasn’t a Friday but one of California’s most mysterious houses decided to reopen on a 13th. Monday, July 13, 2020, to be exact. Sadly that was the same day the state announced new coronavirus guidelines, which meant the Winchester Mystery House closed.Continue Reading
Into the Unknown, starring Cliff Simon, premieres on Travel Channel Monday, July 27 at 11 p.m. ET/PT. Ahead of that, Travel Channel is once again extending me the opportunity to talk to one of their show’s stars. In this case, Mr. Simon himself. I always get a kick out ofContinue Reading
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
Even amidst the coronavirus crisis, new haunted life is blooming. Specifically, a new paranormal museum/research center is about to be born in the United States. The paranormal investigation team Ghost Storm is set to open the Inter-Dimensional Paranormal Museum and Study in Shelton, Connecticut. The grand opening is scheduled forContinue Reading
The Haunted Museum in Mapperley, Nottingham, U.K., is housed inside the Old Majestic Theater. According to its website, it home to evil spirits, 1,000+ haunted objects and “a mirror room said to turn visitors mad.” Sounds like a great place to visit, right? But wait, it gets better. Visitors canContinue Reading
Obviously with all he’s seen investigating for his show Portals to Hell (and even before that), Jack Osbourne believes in the paranormal. His parents, however, aren’t on the same wavelength. Will that change with the premiere of a new Travel Channel show featuring the famous family: The Osbournes Want ToContinue Reading
Remember when I asked if haunted drive-ins would be coming to America? Well, it’s not America (yet) but a haunted drive-thru ghost tour is coming to North America. (I’m holding onto hope that a haunted driving experience of some kind, be it a ghost tour or Halloween experience, is onContinue Reading
Watermark, based in Maryland, offers a variety of water-based adventures, including private charters, water taxi services and tours. On July 17 and 24 they’re offering a new haunted land and sea special event tour: Spirits & Spirits. The Voyage Guest will board Miss Anne, an open-air vessel, to begin theirContinue Reading
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
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