Ghosts In The Mountains

The San Luis Valley has long been known for strange stories, but some of its most unsettling legends belong to the dead. Across this vast and isolated corner of Colorado are tales of haunted cemeteries, ghostly figures, unexplained voices, mysterious apparitions, and encounters that have left residents wondering what might still be wandering beneath the shadow of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we return to the San Luis Valley to explore its haunted side, digging into ghost stories and eerie encounters from Crestone and communities scattered throughout the valley. In a place already steeped in folklore and mystery, could its long and sometimes turbulent history have left something behind?

The San Luis Valley is one of Colorado's most beautiful landscapes, but beneath its towering mountains and wide open skies lies a remarkable history of strange lights, UFO sightings, unusual folklore, spiritual movements, and unexplained phenomena. At the heart of it all sits Crestone, a tiny mountain community that has attracted an extraordinary collection of religious and spiritual groups from around the world.

In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we explore the mysterious San Luis Valley, the prophecy that helped transform Crestone into an unlikely spiritual destination, and the strange stories that have surrounded the region for generations. From mysterious lights in the night sky to claims that something unusual draws people to this isolated corner of Colorado, we ask what it is about the San Luis Valley that continues to inspire so many extraordinary stories.

Some places inspire curiosity. Others seem to invite conspiracy. Denver International Airport has become one of the world's most talked about modern mysteries, with stories of secret underground tunnels, strange artwork, mysterious symbols, hidden bunkers, and the infamous blue horse known as Blucifer fueling decades of speculation.

In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we separate fact from fiction as we explore the legends that have transformed a busy international airport into the center of countless conspiracy theories. Are these tales simply the product of imagination and internet folklore, or is there something about Denver International Airport that continues to capture the attention of skeptics and believers alike?

For generations, one ghost story has appeared in nearly every corner of the world. A lone traveler stops to pick up a hitchhiker on a dark stretch of road, only to discover that their mysterious passenger has vanished without a trace. From lonely mountain highways to quiet country roads, the legend of the Vanishing Hitchhiker has blurred the line between folklore and eyewitness testimony for more than a century.

In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we explore the history behind this enduring urban legend, the chilling real life accounts that helped spread it, and the many theories that attempt to explain these impossible encounters. Are these stories simply cautionary tales, or could some travelers have unknowingly shared the road with someone who was never meant to be there at all?

In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we examine one of western North Carolina's most unsettling unsolved crimes, the 1966 triple homicide of Vernon Shipman, Charles Glass, and Louise Davis Shumate in Hendersonville. The brutal killings shocked the region and, over the decades, have become intertwined with rumors of ritualistic activity, occult symbolism, and speculation that the murders may have involved far more than an ordinary criminal motive.

We explore the known facts of the investigation, separate documented evidence from local legend, and take a closer look at how stories of an occult connection became part of the case's enduring mystery. Was this simply a horrific crime that gave rise to decades of speculation, or is there something more behind one of Henderson County's most haunting unsolved cases?

In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we explore one of Asheville NC's lesser-known legends as we investigate the alleged haunted Forestry Camp. Hidden among the trees, the abandoned ruins have long been the subject of local stories involving strange noises, unexplained shadows, and eerie encounters. We examine the history of the site and the legends that have helped turn these forgotten ruins into one of Asheville's enduring paranormal mysteries.

From the camp's origins to the ghost stories that continue to circulate today, we separate documented history from local folklore while exploring what visitors and residents have claimed to experience over the years. Is the abandoned Forestry Camp simply another decaying piece of Asheville's past, or is there something about these silent ruins that continues to draw curious investigators after dark?

Deep beneath the dark waters of the Cape Fear River and the coast near Wilmington, North Carolina, stories have circulated for generations about a massive serpent known simply as Willie. Eyewitnesses have described enormous humps gliding across the water, strange wakes with no visible source, and a creature that seems to vanish as quickly as it appears. Is Willie just another case of mistaken identity, or could something unknown still be lurking beneath the surface?

In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we explore the history of Wilmington's legendary sea serpent, examine some of the most compelling sightings, and consider the natural and supernatural theories surrounding one of North Carolina's most enduring cryptid mysteries. Join us as we dive into the legends, folklore, and unanswered questions hiding beneath the tide.

In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we dive beneath the surface of one of the most infamous bodies of water in the United States, Lake Lanier in Georgia. Built over flooded communities and cemeteries, the lake has become the center of countless stories involving unexplained tragedies, eerie sightings, and reports of paranormal activity that continue to fuel its unsettling reputation.

We explore the history behind Lake Lanier, the legends that have grown around its waters, and the accounts from witnesses who claim something still lingers beneath the surface. From ghostly apparitions to mysterious encounters and the chilling folklore surrounding the lake, we examine why this beautiful destination has become one of the South's most talked about paranormal hotspots.

In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains we head to the windswept shores of the Carolina coast to explore the legend of the mysterious Grey Man. For generations, residents and visitors have reported sightings of a strange spectral figure appearing along the beach before powerful storms strike the coastline. Those fortunate enough to encounter him are said to receive an eerie warning that may save their lives.

We dive into the history of the legend, the earliest reported sightings, and the accounts that have helped make the Grey Man one of the most enduring ghost stories in the American South. Is he a guardian spirit watching over the coast, a lingering apparition from another era, or something even stranger lurking beneath the storm clouds?

In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we take you inside the historic Lake Lure Inn for a full paranormal investigation conducted on November 14, 2025. Armed with EMF meters, EVP recorders, thermal imaging equipment, and cameras rolling throughout the night, we set out to determine whether the stories surrounding the inn's reported hauntings could be supported by our own experiences and findings.

As the investigation unfolded, we encountered several strange moments, unusual equipment readings, and unexplained occurrences that left us with more questions than answers. Join us as we walk through the evidence, share our personal experiences inside the inn, and explore whether something unseen may still linger within one of western North Carolina's most iconic historic locations.