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Our Haunted Adventures: The Historic Occidental Hotel, Part II

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From Part I:  After dinner (and a brief mini grid intention-setting in our hotel room using the crystals and tools that I had brought with me), our host from Haunted Hotels of America, Clay Johnson, then briefly reviewed the events to follow – the rooms that we would be investigating and some of the history of…

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Our Haunted Adventures – The Historic Occidental Hotel in Buffalo, Wyoming

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Founded in 1880, the Occidental Hotel quickly became one of the most renowned hotels in Wyoming.  Located near the Bozeman Trail at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains, the hotel was visited by many famous people, including Buffalo Bill Cody, Teddy Roosevelt, Herbert Hoover, Calamity Jane, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (often stopping at…

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Ghosts Across America: My Top 7 Haunted Hotspots

With more than 15 years of visiting active paranormal locations, I have created a list of my top seven haunted places, based on my personal experiences there, how active the place seemed to be, and how intense the activity was that I captured.  I have investigated some of the locations multiple times, and am planning…

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Our Haunted Adventures: Mackinac Island, Part 2

Saturday Morning The day started with a quick croissant and coffee while looking out over Lake Huron (seriously, the views here can’t be beat) and then our first lecture in the theater.  (Random trivia:  This theater is the theater in the movie Somewhere in Time starring Christopher Reeves, and the chair that I sat next…

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Our Haunted Adventures: Mackinac Island, Part 1

Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island, MI Always excited to travel to new places and experience new things, I was thrilled when Strange Escapes returned to Mackinac Island for “Haunted Mackinac Island” at the Mission Point Resort. I had heard so much about this event, and always regretted not attending the previous year, so immediately jumped…

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Our Haunted Adventures: The Queen Mary

Our Haunted Adventures: The Queen Mary

The Queen Mary, Long Beach CA If you are looking for adventure in one of the world’s most famous haunted locations, the Queen Mary should be at the top of your list. This luxury liner has had its share of history which provides it with a rich background for its haunted status. A history spanning…

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Why We Love The Traveling Museum of the Paranormal and the Occult

Why We Love The Traveling Museum of the Paranormal and the Occult

Why We Love The Traveling Museum! We here at Sticks and Stones Magic absolutely love the Traveling Museum of the Paranormal and the Occult because it is our first experience with a museum whose curators, Greg and Dana Newkirk, are passionately dedicated to experiencing, learning about and sharing the haunted objects within. While other museums…

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