S1 E10: In today's episode, we travel down to an area, that some consider to be one of the most haunted small towns in America, Alton IL. Walking throughout the city and talking to residents, it’s easy to see that History defines this region. Not only did it play a role in the Civil War, but it was also a stop along the Underground Railroad. With such a rich history full of murder, disease, war and destruction, it’s no wonder this little river town is said to have more than its fair share of unexplained happenings and paranormal phenomena.

Many blame the limestone rock and the Mississippi river for so much of the paranormal activity in Alton. But, whatever the case may be, it’s safe to say, Alton IL, is definitely a city full of spirits. 

*Like we say in this podcast, some locations may have restrictions for visitors, so visit and explore at your own risk!

Stories: Enos Sanatorium, The Mineral Springs Hotel, First Unitarian Church

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S1 E9: For this episode, our road trip takes us down to an area that’s far from being short on haunted history and spooky legends. Today, we’re taking you to Missouri–home to one of the most haunted places in the country. 

*Like we say in this podcast, some locations may have restrictions for visitors, so visit and explore at your own risk!

Stories: The Haunted Castle House, The Lemp Mansion

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S1 E8: The 5th episode of our Haunted Road Trip series takes us to the historically unique Hawkeye state, Iowa.

From abandoned places to areas that fell victim to floods, Iowa has plenty of spooky and haunted places to explore. In this episode, we'll share two of our favorites that'll be sure to make your road trip an adventure you'll never forget. 

*Like we say in this podcast, some locations may have restrictions for visitors, so visit and explore at your own risk!

Stories: Squirrel Cage Jail, The Villisca Ax Murder House

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S1 E7: The 4th installment of our Haunted Road Trip series takes us to Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Saint Paul's past is full of speakeasies, gangsters and other spirit activity. Discover two hot spots that are said to be crowded with the spirits of some of the city’s most notorious residents.

*Like we say in this podcast, some locations may have restrictions for visitors, so visit and explore at your own risk!

Stories: Wabasha Street Caves, The Historic Mounds Theatre

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S1 E6: For this mini-series, we’re switching it up for the summer and incorporating some haunted locations in different cities that you could hit up on a random trip OR plan a road trip around.

In this episode, we share three stories from the big beer loving state to the north, Wisconsin. With its rich history, it’s no wonder a city like Milwaukee has a number of spooky tales. From haunted hotels and theaters to bars and cemeteries, Milwaukee’s stories of the supernatural are sure to peak the curiosity of anyone looking to find out what ghostly tales lie trapped within some of America's cities and towns.

*Just a cautionary note, some of these locations may have restrictions for visitors, so visit and explore at your own risk!

Stories: Brumder Mansion, Pabst Mansion, Shaker's Cigar Bar

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S1 E5: Like we mentioned in our last episode, with all the vacations and weekend trips that many are doing this time of year, we thought it’d be fun to highlight a few different locations in different cities that you could hit up on a random trip OR plan a road trip around. 

In this episode, we'll share two stories from our favorite weekend getaway spots along the Great River Road, Galena IL & Dubuque IA.

Both of the locations we mention here, we've visited and explored ourselves. In Galena, we were able to tour the hotel with a few paranormal guides from a local ghost hunting tour. In Dubuque, we stayed in the hotel as guests and performed our own investigations. Both hotels, left us with encounters that made us realize, we weren't alone. We heard footsteps, voices, cold spots, chills, and the feeling of being pulled on. So if you're curious, pay a visit to these two historic towns, just across the river from each other, and check out the spots for yourself.

*Just a cautionary note, some of these locations may have restrictions for visitors, so visit and explore at your own risk!

Stories: The DeSoto House Hotel, The Hotel Julien

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S1 E4: With all of the vacations and getaways that many are doing this time of year, we thought it’d be fun to switch it up for the summer and highlight a few different locations in different cities that you could hit up on a random visit OR plan a road trip around.

So, for those looking to find out what spooky tales lie trapped within some of America's cities and towns, listen to find out. In this episode, we'll share three stories from our favorite city by the lake, Chicago.

All three of the locations we mention here are actually spots that we've visited and explored ourselves. We've encountered feelings of pressure, uneasiness, headaches and even captured odd anomalies in photos from these areas. So if you're curious, pay a visit to the Windy City and check out these spots for yourself.

*Just a cautionary note, some of these locations may have restrictions for visitors, so visit and explore at your own risk!

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S1 E3: The HHH Pod Team got the chance to meet with one of the members of a local paranormal team, the Quad Cities Spirit Realm Investigators (QCSRI). We had such a great time talking all things paranormal and being able to pick Ariel's brain. She had stories upon stories of experiences that she and her team have encountered on various investigations. With so many great stories, we split the interview up into two parts.

This is part 1.

Quad Cities Spirit Realm Investigators:https://www.facebook.com/Quad-Cities-Spirit-Realm-Investigators-104099748681833

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S1 E2: Colonel George Davenport, an English born settler came to land in the US in 1804. After spending some time on the east coast, he made his way to the Midwest and settled along the upper Mississippi, eventually making his home on what is now the Rock Island Arsenal.

With all of the experience he gained in life via the Army, exploration and business, George came to serve as an influential person to the Quad Cities area.

KWQC TV6 News Link: To watch the video of the audio we included in our episode, view it here: https://www.kwqc.com/content/news/Hidden-Haunts-Part-3-Paranormal-investigation-at-Davenport--564186311.html

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Thanks for joining us for our first season, The Dark Origins of the Quad Cities, which will delve into the rich historic backdrop centered around various criminal, and outrageous events surrounding the evolution, foundation and formative years of the Quad Cities area. This first episode will set the stage for all that's yet to come -- touching on the rough and tumble vibe that the Quad Cities was essentially founded on. We will aim to illustrate what the Quad Cities area used to be and get a little bit into that initial history.