This episode we’re diving (pun intended) into the eerie and mysterious side of Crater Lake National Park. It’s got all the spooky vibes: curses, ghosts, missing people, and of course, Bigfoot.

Legend has it, ancient spirits of a god of the underworld named Lao, who  brought some bad juju to the area. Apparently, some of that curse still lingers. Spoiler: Don’t anger ancient spirits.

The Crater Lake Lodge has its very own haunted happenings, including a little ghost girl who likes to roam the halls. And don’t forget about the Native American spirits who might just pop up to say hello. But, you know, in a spooky ghost way.

Wizard Island might just be haunted by the souls of those who died when Mount Mazama collapsed 7,000 years ago. Or maybe it’s Lao, still holding a grudge? Either way, Wizard Island isn’t just beautiful, it’s beautifully creepy!

What’s more unsettling than a haunted island? Silent zones! These areas around the lake supposedly cause people to disappear without a trace.

And finally, what spooky national park adventure would be complete without a Bigfoot sighting?  There have been reports of Bigfoot making guest appearances around the lake. Maybe he’s just as confused about the silent zones as we are?

Sources:

https://ghostedtravel.com/crater-lake-lodge/

https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2009/10/more-few-ghost-stories-swirl-about-crater-lake-national-park4821

https://locationsunknown.org/the-missing-list#google_vignette

https://www.craterlakeinstitute.com/crater-lake-new-archives/2007-2/2007-07-3/

https://www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm

https://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/crla.htm

https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-americas/crater-lake-0015402