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2026 Halloween Season Preview
Spooky season is upon us (though this weather may not feel like it yet) and that means all our favorite haunts will soon be opening their doors. Here’s a quick…
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Inside the Crypt of Wisconsin’s Incorrupt Priest
The town of St. Nazianz is believed to be one of the most haunted places in Wisconsin. It was founded by a rogue priest who, according to modern folklore, cursed…
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History of the Kooky Cooky House
The Kooky Cooky House is a wondrous gingerbread cookie machine display that brought joy to Christmas shoppers at the Capital Court mall in Milwaukee throughout the 1960s and 70s. Christmas at Capitol…
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A German Serial Killer’s Head in Wisconsin Dells
Deranged German serial killer Peter Kurten lost his head in 1931. He was beheaded for his particularly disturbing crimes that earned him the nickname the “Vampire of Dusseldorf” in which…
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Carl Akeley: Artist, Conservationist, and Innovator of the “Milwaukee Style”
Carl Akeley, known as the “grandfather of modern taxidermy,” was born on this day in 1864. His work is legendary. Think of him as the Indiana Jones of wildlife conservation.…
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Exploring the Abandoned Houses of Fish Lake in Winter
The abandoned houses jutting up through the waters of Fish Lake in Northwest Dane County are haunting, reminders of lives left behind and the power of nature to take back…
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Ed Gein Plainfield Travel Tips – What You Need to Know Before You Go
I’ve been visiting Plainfield for 20 years, tracking down locations associated with Ed Gein, photographing them, documenting them over time. I’ve been researching Gein much longer than that, talking to…
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10 Haunted Hotels in Wisconsin Where You Can Stay with Ghosts
Spend the night in one of Wisconsin’s most haunted hotels. It’s one thing to take a ghost tour, wander around a dark, unsettling place for a while…and then go home.…
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Explore the Paranormal at These Haunted State Parks in Wisconsin
Wisconsin state parks are full of ancient history, scenic views, and natural wonders such as the limestone cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment in High Cliff State Park, incredible rock formations…
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Weird Attractions in Wisconsin Dells: Hidden Gems, Oddities & Creepy Curiosities
Water slides and waves pools might be the first things that come to mind when you of Wisconsin Dells, but this unique vacation destination has been always been about the…
May 26 No comments
