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Dare to Explore Iowa's Most Haunted Outdoor Locations
There's something truly eerie about the woods at night. Illuminated only by the moon and the stars, and inhabited by wild creatures, ghosts, and spirits, what might be considered a relaxing walk through the woods during the day turns into a heart-pounding adventure once the sun sets. ##Region##'s Woods have been home to countless legends for ages - from folktales warning of evil spirits lurking behind the dark outlines of trees, to tales of innocent camping trips gone awry, the woods of ##Region## are well known to be home to spirits that are not of this world. Find out where ##Region##'s Most Haunted Woods are, and explore the eerie side of nature - if you dare.
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Local legend of this bridge says that a mother once killed all three of her kids here. Some say she hung them from the bridge and they were hit by a train. Her ghostly head is said to follow you down the road and apparently if your doors or windows aren't locked, she will try to make her way inside your car, trying to throw you off the bridge. It was reported that the bridge was taken...
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This bridge is located near where Kentucky Avenue and US 218 meet and is believed to be haunted by a local girl who was having an affair with a married doctor and killed herself by hanging herself from the bridge. She died on her birthday and legend says that she can be seen hanging from the bridge each year on that day. In 1972, the bridge became more well-known when the book “Irene...
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Locals tell a story of an antique glass jar that was found in these woods and taken to a nearby resident’s garage. Shortly thereafter, the spirit of a sad-looking Native American appeared and walked right through a table. The jar was taken back to the forest the next day and broken against a tree, and since then, Indian calls have been heard coming from the forest.
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In 1881, 15 year old Kate Shelley, apparently crawled across a badly damaged bridge in the middle of a horrible storm to warn an oncoming train that the bridge was out. The bridge dates back to 1901 and is rumored to be her ghost's home. Phantom train rides have also been seen and heard at the location.
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A story tells of a 1920s fiery train crash that had killed a bunch of passengers. One car had been filled with orphan children, who all burned to death in the crash. It is rumored that the ghostly children can still be heard crying and sometimes the smell of burning is reported. Some people have reported seeing the spirit of a little girl wandering through the woods wearing a white...
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A young woman reportedly killed herself in the cornfield at this site and witnesses have said she appears in the field and can be heard screaming.
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It is believed that in the early 1830s, a man named Lou Millville became friends with the Native Americans that lived nearby, especially the chief’s daughter White Cloud. Lou had followed two braves into the woods one day to find out where some of the local lead mines were. While doing this, he was found, captured and ordered to jump off a cliff. He attacked his captors instead of...
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The Highway 24 Ghost is rumored to be an escaped slave who died in the 1860s of diphtheria and was buried in a nearby home's basement. He is said to carry a leather bag while walking west bound on the north side of the road, usually between 1 and 2 AM.
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During full moons, it is said that the spirits of the Sauk Nation people haunt the location. They built the dam and can be heard using drums and chanting.
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The local legend surrounding these tracks says if you park your car on the railroad and shut it off, an unseen force will push you off. There have also been reports of footsteps being heard in the gravel while the ghostly children are pushing your car.
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In 1973, the Gitchie Manitour Murders involved an attack on a group of five teenagers at Gitchie Manitou State Preserve. One of the teens was raped and four were killed. There have been reports of apparitions and voices here.
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The Banwell (Terror) Bridge in Fort Dodge is one of Iowa's most haunted bridges. It has been around since the 1800s and there are tons of eerie tales surrounding it. One of the stories surrounding the bridge include a woman who brought her children there to watch the trains pass below. She threw them over the bridge railings, watching as they were struck and killed by the train. She...
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In 1936, a woman named Pearl Shine was hired to kill her husband and she is believed to haunt the area. Pearl was caught and convicted of the murder and ended up dying while in prison. Other spirits are said to wander here, including that of a man who committed suicide by walking into the muddy bog, and a traveling peddler who was robbed and decapitated at the location in 1858. People...
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The ghost that haunts this bridge is said to love chocolate and it has been said that if you bring her an unopened chocolate bar at midnight and lay it in the center of the bridge, and leave. After 5 minutes, it has been said that the chocolate will be missing from the inside but the wrapper still intact and unopened. The bridge is closed to automotive traffic.
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"This location is believed to be quite haunted since it was once the site of two hangings. Apparitions have been seen standing in the middle of the road, causing car accidents. The Old Farm House is also believed to be haunted and was the location of a murder. The husband is said to have killed the maid after she had an affair. A spirit named Michael is also believed to haunt the area...
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