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Dark tourist destinations in the news include a "Poe War" erupting between Philadelphia and Baltimore, the Dover Demon, Halloween in Salem, haunted hotels, ghosts of St. Louis, Maryland, Ohio, Michigan, the Oregon coast, a paranormal conference, and Halloween events and ghost walks around the world. These articles appeared today in newspapers and magazines around the world and are featured here as a companion to our Dark Destinations. As always, if you notice an article we missed, please send it to us using the link on the bottom of the page.
The Dover Demon Lives
Loren Coleman over at Cryptomundo recall the 1970s sightings of the Dover Demon in Dover, Massachusetts, which he'll be discussing at the upcoming Mass Monster Mash conference in Watertown, Massachusetts.
We have the body, and we're keeping him
The Baltimore Sun responds to last week's article from the Philadelphia City Paper, which calls for the body of Edgar Allan Poe to be brought back to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from where it rests at the Old Westminster Burial Ground in Baltimore, Maryland.
Baltimore Officially Declares Poe War
Not to be outdone, the Philadelphia Magazine's Daily Examiner responded in kind.
Best Fall Festivals :: Festival of the Dead in Salem
Jaunted has this look at the wildly popular Halloween festival this time of year in Salem, Massachusetts.
TripAdvisor Scares Up America's Spookiest Hotels
A press release from TripAdvisor highlights the creepiest hotels in the United States; including the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, The Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana, the Hotel Queen Mary in San Diego, California, and more.
St. Louis spooks bring tricks, treats, chills, thrills
The Webster University Journal highlights spooky locales around Saint Louis, Missouri and Alton, Illinois; includes stops at The Lemp Mansion, the Haunted Alton Tours, real-life Exorcist places like the old Alexian Brothers Hospital and St. Louis Exorcist House, The Darkness, and more.
Mysterious Maryland - A Hauntingly Good Exhibit
Newswise has this report on a new exhibit that highlights the spooky legends of the University of Maryland campus and surrounding area, which recently opened at the Hornbake Library's Maryland Room Gallery on the campus in College Park, Maryland.
Committed to Creepiness
An article from the Wapakoneta Daily News examines the hauntings and legends surrounding Ohio University in Athens County, Ohio.
Tales from Michigan's past that are sure to make you shiver
This article from the Lansing State Journal explores the ghost stories and legends in the state of Michigan.
Talk on Oregon coast paranormal legends given in Newport
An article from the Newport News-Times previews the upcoming Oregon Coast Ghosts and the Paranormal "interactive" talk at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, Oregon later this month.
'GhoStock' Paranormal Enthusiasts Convention Returns to Savannah Georgia
A press release from the paranormal enthusiasts' convention, GhoStock 5, previews the upcoming convention at Savannah Georgia's Hilton Desoto Hotel.
Ghost hunters slated to return to jail
Members of the paranormal investigation team Louisiana Spirits will be doing a follow-up investigation of the Gothic Jail in DeRidder, Louisiana, according to this report from the DeRidder Beauregard Daily News.
TWO CENTS: Discover C'ville's 'History-Mystery'
The Paper of Montgomery County has this article on the first-ever Crawfordsville History-Mystery Tour in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
Tours promise thrills and chills
The Daily Courier has this write-up on the Haunted Hotel Tours in Connellsville, Pennsylvania.
Scary Times Along the Nevada Northern Railway
The Ely Daily Times has this write-up on the Haunted Ghost Train, an annual Halloween attraction from the Nevada Northern Railway Museum in Ely, Nevada.
Omaha, Nebraska's Halloween haunt, Haunted Hollow, is featured in two articles by the La Vista Sun, including the house's real life paranormal tales and Halloween event.
Local Halloween attraction offers a 'real' scare
Haunted Hollow worker shares his story
Ghost ships, monster catfish haunt Town Lake this Halloween
EVLiving reports on the 4th Annual Haunted Halloween Boat Tour at Tempe Town Lake in Tempe, Arizona.
Ghost House opens 38th spooky year Saturday
The Argus has this report on The Candle Lighters annual Ghost House, now entering its 38th year in Fremont, California.
Haunted Allentown
WNY Media Network has this blog entry on the upcoming Haunted Allentown Halloween event in Buffalo, New York.
Haunted High offers spooky good time
An article from Washington Times-Herald features the Haunted High Halloween attraction at the Old Jefferson School in Washington, Indiana.
Hear Terrifying Tales from Haunted Philadelphia on the New Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour(™)
A press release from the Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour highlights the stops on their ghost tour of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Weekends: Scare yourselves silly this season
The News Journal released this list of popular Halloween haunts in Pennsylvania, New York City, Washington D.C., and Baltimore.
Hallowe'en fun to keep you quaking
An article from the Hunts Post lists Halloween fun around Huntingdon, England.
Get your fright on at these haunted houses, festivals
A listing of Halloween related activities in the twin cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota was provided by the Pioneer Press.
Things to do | Halloween events/fall festivals
The State offers even more Halloween events throughout the state of South Carolina.
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