It was a bright and sunny day… That doesn’t sound like the start of a malicious or scary story, does it? But look at Aaron in that photo. What a face! He sure looks possessed. But he’s not. As they’re prone to at some point in their investigations he’s just goofingContinue Reading

Today my friend Autumnforest of Ghost Hunting Theories has organized a Blogger Zombie Walk that I’m participating in. (I’ve included a complete list of all the blogs participating at the end of this post.) I decided since Haunt Jaunts is a paranormal travel blog that my zombie-related contribution should center around something of that nature.Continue Reading

I previously wrote about the four experiences I had on the third floor of the Old South Pittsburgh Hospital, but I was going through some notes and was reminded about the crazy K2 experiences in the basement I meant to also write about. Whoops! Well, better late than never! THEContinue Reading

As I wrote about in “Haunt Jaunts Was Here: Rhode Island,” the trolley we were desperate to catch so we could make it back to the dock in time to get a tender back to the ship came just as I spotted the sign for Belcourt Castle. It was justContinue Reading

There are all kinds of lists out at this time of year, such as best scary movies, best costumes, and of course, best haunted houses. Last year I confessed about my problem with Halloween haunted houses. Basically, they freak me out. Literally. I go into major meltdown mode trying to getContinue Reading

Okay, before I begin let me offer this disclaimer: A “real” haunted place is a tricky beast to define. As I’ve written about before, there really is no such thing as an “officially” haunted place. However, for the purpose of this post, the places mentioned herein are ones highly regardedContinue Reading

The past few months I’ve watched in rapt interest as one post in particular continues to be hands down the most popular of all the posts I’ve written: Key West’s Robert the Doll. In my Google Analytics account I’ve watched it do nothing but dominate. Then, not too long ago,Continue Reading

With summer in full swing, theme parks make for popular vacation destinations unto themselves. However, the heat, noise, crowds and lines don’t deter devout ghost enthusiasts from turning theme park excursions into Haunt Jaunts. Take Jessica from Ghost Stories and Haunted Places, for instance. She’s a perfect example. She’s definitelyContinue Reading

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Catnipthyme over at Ghost Lounge inspired me with her post about great haunted pubs in NYC for St. Patty’s Day fun. It got me to thinking about other great places that boast both paranormal activity and lively St. Patty’s Day celebrations. Here’s my picks for bestContinue Reading

I forget how I started following Leonard Pickel, but I want to say Chad Savage of Sinister Visions was to blame. (I think I found Leonard via Chad’s Sinister Circuit somehow. Can’t quite remember.) At any rate, Leonard Pickel instantly piqued my interest. Why? If you’re a haunted attraction professionalContinue Reading

When I welcomed soon-to-be Haunt Jaunts guest blogger Shanna Riley, I alluded to another anticipated guest blogger lined up thanks to Twitter. That guest blogger would be Jen Blaney (@JenBlaney). Much like Shanna, it was also because of a Tweet Jen sent me that I got the idea to extendContinue Reading

I’ve heard of My Funny Valentine, but this year the theme I’m coming across again and again is my Bloody Valentine. Not that I’m complaining. It’s great for those of us whose hearts beat to a more macabre drum. Here’s some of the ways I’ve found to tell your ValentineContinue Reading