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Ghosts In The Mountains
by Ghosts in the Mountains
Ghosts in the Mountains explores the eerie, unexplained, and deeply mysterious stories hiding within the misty peaks of Western North Carolina and beyond. From haunted hotels and spectral legends to cryptid sightings and lost treasures, hosts Caleb Hanks and Austin Burgess take you deep into the folklore, history, and firsthand encounters that shape the region's paranormal landscape.Each episode uncovers chilling tales, eyewitness accounts, and historical mysteries, blending investigative storytelling with a cozy, fireside feel. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, Ghosts in the Mountains is your guide to the supernatural side of Appalachia.Subscribe now, and let's journey into the unknown together.
Episodes
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GITM #92 The Legend of Tommy Hodges
Deep in the forests of Transylvania County, North Carolina, lies a place called Pink Beds, where a little-known Appalachian legend tells the mysterious story of Tommy Hodges and his sweetheart. Connected to the historic Biltmore Forestry School camp, the young couple reportedly disappeared under...
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GITM #91 The Black Eyed Children
Imagine hearing a knock at your door late at night, only to find two children standing outside, asking to be let in. Something about them feels terribly wrong, and when you finally get a good look at their faces, you realize their eyes are completely black. For decades, stories of encounters with...
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GITM #90 The Amityville House
The Amityville House became one of the most infamous homes in America after the brutal 1974 murders of six members of the DeFeo family and the terrifying claims that followed. When George and Kathy Lutz moved into the Long Island home the following year, they said their dream house quickly became...
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GITM #89 The Sallie House
The Sallie House in Atchison, Kansas has become one of the most infamous alleged hauntings in America. What began with unexplained noises and objects seemingly moving on their own reportedly escalated into frightening encounters, mysterious fires, and physical attacks that left homeowner Tony...
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GITM #88 Dogman
For decades, people across the United States have reported encounters with a terrifying creature that seems to exist somewhere between man and wolf. Known as Dogman, witnesses describe a massive canine-like animal capable of standing and moving on two legs, often encountered along lonely roads,...
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GITM #87 Jay Anderson
In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we sit down with Jay Anderson of Project Unity for a fascinating conversation about UFOs, the unexplained, and the experiences that helped shape his interest in the phenomenon. Jay takes us through his experiences where mysterious glowing lights…
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GITM #86 The Devil's Tramping Ground
Deep in the woods of Chatham County, North Carolina, a mysterious barren circle has inspired stories for generations. Known as the Devil's Tramping Ground, legend claims that nothing will grow within the strange patch of earth because the Devil himself walks the circle at night, pacing endlessly…
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GITM #85 The Haunting of Clyde A. Erwin High
In the mountains of Western North Carolina, Clyde A. Erwin High School has become the subject of eerie stories stretching back generations. A modicum of paranormal encounters have been reported on the grounds of the school after stories of bodies buried underneath it began to resurface. These...
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GITM #84 Navajo Ranger Stanley Milford
In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we sit down with former Navajo Ranger Stanley Milford to discuss his extraordinary career investigating cases across the Navajo Nation. From reports of UFOs and unexplained lights to strange creatures, hauntings, and other encounters that defy easy...
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GITM #83 The Haunted San Luis Valley
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...
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GITM #82 The Mysterious San Luis Valley
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...
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GITM #81 The Denver Airport
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...
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GITM #80 The Vanishing Hitchhiker
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…
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GITM #79 The Occult Murders of Hendersonville NC
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...
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GITM #78 The Haunted Forestry Camp
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...
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GITM #77 The Sea Serpent of Wilmington NC
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…
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GITM #76 The Ghosts of Lake Lanier
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…
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GITM #75 The Grey Man
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…
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GITM #74 The Investigation of the Lake Lure Inn
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...
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GITM #73 The Hauntings of Union SC
In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we travel to Union, South Carolina to explore the hauntings and legends surrounding the historic Inn at Merridun. Over the years, guests and staff have reported encounters with unexplained figures, strange activity throughout the property, and a…
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GITM #72 Origin of The Hodag
In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we venture into the dark forests and folklore of the American Northwoods to uncover the origins of one of the strangest creatures ever reported: the Hodag. First emerging from lumber camp legends in the late 1800s, this fearsome beast was said to stalk...
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GITM #71 The Crop Circles of North Carolina
In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we explore the strange wave of crop circle sightings reported across North Carolina around 2005, when mysterious circular formations began appearing overnight in grassy fields and rural farmland throughout the region. Witnesses described large spiral...
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GITM #70 The Moon Eyed People
In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we journey into the deep folklore of Southern Appalachia to explore the legend of the mysterious Moon Eyed People. Described in Cherokee oral traditions as pale, nocturnal beings who could not tolerate sunlight, these strange figures have remained one…
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GITM #69 The Naked Ghost of Craven Street Bridge
In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we explore the strange legend of the Craven Street Bridge in Asheville, North Carolina, where witnesses have long reported seeing the apparition of a young boy near the bridge spanning the French Broad River. Local stories trace the haunting back to the...
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GITM #68 Shadow Entities w/ The Sol of the Unexplained
In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we sit down with our friends from the Sol of the Unexplained podcast to explore chilling encounters with shadow entities. From dark, mist-like formations to fully formed humanoid figures, these experiences blur the line between the physical and the...
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GITM #67 The Haunting of Moses Cone Park
In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we explore the haunting legacy of Moses H. Cone Memorial Park in Boone, North Carolina, a place known for its sweeping views and quiet beauty by day, but unsettling presence after dark. Stories have circulated for years about a lone figure seen standing...
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GITM #66 The Jackson Building
In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we turn our attention to the Jackson Building in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, a historic landmark with a presence that seems to linger long after the workday ends. Rising above the city with its distinctive tower, the building has become the…
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GITM #65 The Sensabaugh Tunnel
In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we explore the chilling legend of the Sensabaugh Tunnel in Tennessee, a place whispered about for decades as one of the most haunted locations in the region. Stories tell of strange lights, shadowy figures, and an unsettling presence that lingers deep...
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GITM #64 The Beast of Bladenboro
In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we travel into the dark woods and swamp lands of Bladenboro, North Carolina, where something unknown once stalked the edges of town. Known as the Beast of Bladenboro, this mysterious creature left behind a trail of unease, strange sightings, and animals...
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GITM #63 The Others w/ Micah Hanks & Jon Kaufman
In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we sit down with Micah Hanks and researcher Jon Kaufman to explore the line between myth, hoax, and something far stranger. We take a fresh look at the legendary Patterson-Gimlin film and the recent claims that could challenge one of the most iconic...
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GITM #62 The Haunting of Chicken Alley
In the heart of downtown Asheville, lies a narrow passage known as Chicken Alley. In this episode, we explore the chilling stories surrounding this forgotten corridor, where witnesses have reported seeing a lone figure slowly walking through the alley, hunched and leaning on a cane, only to…
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GITM #61 The Curse of the Ghost Town in the Sky
High above Maggie Valley, perched on a mountain ridge, sits one of the most unusual and eerie attractions in North Carolina history. In this episode, we explore the rise and fall of Ghost Town in the Sky, a Wild West themed amusement park that once drew crowds from all over the region before…
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GITM #60 The Legend of Judaculla
Deep in the mountains of Western North Carolina lives a legend older than the towns and trails that now wind through the forests. In this episode we explore the Cherokee story of Judaculla, a towering supernatural figure said to roam the high ridges and valleys of the Appalachians. Described in...
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GITM - Ep #59 - The Hauntings of Flat Rock NC
Flat Rock, North Carolina has long been known for its historic estates, quiet forests, and lingering stories of the unexplained. In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, Caleb and Austin explore the chilling legends surrounding one of the area's most mysterious locations, the Mansouri Mansion....
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GITM - Ep #58 - Lights Over Rosman NC with Kyle Mullenax
In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we sit down with Austin's longtime friend Kyle Mullenax, who began experiencing something he can't easily explain during a beach trip, unusual glowing lights moving in ways that defied aircraft, drones, or anything familiar. What started as a single...
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GITM - Ep #57 - Lost Souls of the Sapphire Valley
The Sapphire Valley in North Carolina is known for its breathtaking beauty but beneath the tranquil landscapes lies a history filled with unsettling encounters, lingering spirits, and unexplained phenomena. In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we explore the chilling stories surrounding…
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GITM - Ep #56 - The Ghost Chior of Roan Mountain
On the windswept balds of Roan Mountain, hikers have reported something chilling for over a century, voices rising through the fog where no one stands. In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we explore the legend of the Roan Mountain Ghost Choir, eerie hymns drifting through the mist…
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GITM - Ep #55 - Hat Man
Across cultures, countries, and generations, people who have never met, and often never heard of each other's stories, describe seeing the same terrifying figure: a tall shadowy man, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, standing silently in bedrooms, hallways, and doorways in the middle of the night. In...
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GITM - Ep #54 - The Goblin Ghost Of The Buncombe County Prison
In the early 1900s, inmates and guards at the Old Buncombe County Prison in Asheville, North Carolina, reported something that defied explanation: a small, grinning, goblin-like apparition that swung from iron bars, laughed in the darkness, and seemed to delight in terrorizing those who…
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GITM - Ep #53 - Ghosts of the Battle Mansion
In the hills of Asheville, NC the Battle Mansion has long carried a reputation for something lingering just beyond the living. In this episode, we explore the reported hauntings tied to one of the city's most striking historic homes, from sightings of a young woman in a flowing gown to strange...
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GITM - Ep #52 - The Haunting of Bill Vaile
When Bill Vaile moved into his Arlington, Texas home, he never expected the night he would quietly open a door and witness something that would change his life forever. What he saw would mark the beginning of years of terrifying paranormal activity. In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we...
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GITM - Ep #51 - Joshua P. Warren
This episode has been a long time coming. Joshua P. Warren has spent decades pushing the boundaries of paranormal research — from haunted locations and psychic phenomena to time anomalies, strange energy fields, and the edges of reality itself. As one of the most recognizable investigators to...
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GITM - Ep #50 - Ufology Through Time w/ Micah Hanks & Dr. Allen Greenfield
From the first modern flying saucer reports to secretive military investigations and the rise of contemporary UAP research, the story of Ufology is as strange as the phenomenon itself. In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we're joined by researcher and journalist Micah Hanks and legendary...
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GITM - Ep #49 - The Rendlesham Christmas UFO
In December of 1980, deep within England's Rendlesham Forest, U.S. Air Force personnel stationed at nearby RAF bases encountered something that would become known as Britain's Roswell. Strange lights moved silently through the trees. A glowing, metallic craft, triangular in shape and covered in...
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GITM - Ep #48 - The Psychedelic Origin Of Santa
Long before shopping malls, reindeer, and red suits, the figure we now call Santa Claus may have emerged from something far stranger ancient ritual, winter survival, and mind-altering tradition. In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we explore the controversial and fascinating theory that...
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GITM - Ep #47 - The Ghosts That Christmas Passed
Christmas is often celebrated as a season of joy, warmth, and family — but some holidays carry a chill far colder than winter. In this special episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we explore eerie and lesser-known paranormal encounters that happened during Christmases of the past and spooky…
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GITM - Ep #46 - The Origin Of Krampus
Long before Christmas was candy canes and twinkling lights, the darkest nights of winter belonged to something far more sinister. In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we dive into the chilling European folklore of Krampus the horned enforcer of Yuletide tradition. From ancient Alpine...
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GITM - Ep #45 - The Thanksgiving Ghost of Marsh Bridge
Just outside Geneva, New York, a lonely railroad bridge once spanned a deep ravine, on Thanksgiving Day, something strange was seen there. In 1902, the crew of a passing train reported a ghostly white figure waving frantically near Marsh Bridge, followed by a piercing scream that echoed through…
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GITM - Ep #44 - The Dead Of Winston-Salem Return
A family in Winston-Salem relocate to a new home but shortly after exploring an old Civil War period cemetery near their home, their son begins mentioning a presence he calls "Gable", someone no one else can see. At first, his parents brush it off as imagination until strange occurrences begin to...
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GITM - Ep #43 - What Are Ghosts? With Micah Hanks
Are ghosts truly spirits of the dead or something far stranger? In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we dive into one of the most enduring mysteries of the human experience. Joined by researcher and author Micah Hanks, we explore the possibilities of what ghosts might actually be through…
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Ghosts in the Mountains explores the eerie, unexplained, and deeply mysterious stories hiding within the misty peaks of Western North Carolina and beyond. From haunted hotels and spectral legends to cryptid sightings and lost treasures, hosts Caleb Hanks and Austin Burgess take you deep into the folklore, history, and firsthand encounters that shape the region's paranormal landscape.Each episode uncovers chilling tales, eyewitness accounts, and historical mysteries, blending investigative storytelling with a cozy, fireside feel. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, Ghosts in the Mountains is your guide to the supernatural side of Appalachia.Subscribe now, and let's journey into the unknown together.
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