In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we turn back the clock to the late 1950s for a startling encounter that still echoes through the hollers of Madison County, North Carolina. Just after sunset, something massive and unknown broke into a family’s chicken coop—and it wasn’t after eggs. A man described a towering creature, shrouded in shadow. Was it a bear, a trick of the fading light… or something much older and more elusive? Join us as we dig into eyewitness accounts, the regional folklore surrounding Bigfoot in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the question that lingers to this day: What really came creeping out of the woods that evening?
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GITM - Ep #15 - The Haunting of Zelda Fitzgerald
In this haunting episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we explore the tragic final chapter of Zelda Fitzgerald’s life—the iconic flapper, writer, and wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald—whose story ended in flames at Asheville’s Highland Hospital in 1948. As the fire consumed the historic building, it left behind more than just ash and sorrow; it sparked a legacy of ghostly tales and lingering spirits said to walk the streets of Asheville to this day. Was it madness, neglect, or fate that sealed her end? And could her spirit still be searching for the life she once lived among the mountains?
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GITM - Ep #14 - Seely's Castle and the Occult In Asheville
Perched on a mountain ridge above Asheville, North Carolina, Seely’s Castle looms with an aura of mystery and intrigue. In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we explore chilling accounts and longstanding rumors that link this historic estate to covert occult practices and shadowy rituals. After years of speculation of flickering torchlit rituals performed by cloaked figures watching the city below, locals have long whispered about what might really go on behind those stone walls. Join us as we delve into the eerie intersection of Asheville’s mystical past, modern occult curiosity, and the secrets that may still echo through the castle halls.
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GITM - Ep #13 - The Hauntings Of Lake Lure NC
Lake Lure in North Carolina is known for its serene beauty and iconic film locations—but beneath the surface of its still waters lies something far more unsettling. In this episode, we dive into the legends and chilling eyewitness accounts that have surrounded Lake Lure for decades. Namely the many hauntings that are said to occur in the historic Lake Lure Inn. What spirits still call Lake Lure home—and why do they linger? Join us as we wade into the shadows of one of the South’s most mysterious mountain lakes.
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GITM - Ep #12 - Ghosts Of The Battery Park Hotel
In the summer of 1936, a young woman named Helen Clevenger checked into Room 224 of Asheville’s historic Battery Park Hotel—and never checked out. Her brutal murder sent shockwaves through the city and sparked a sensational investigation that ended with more questions than answers. Nearly a century later, guests and staff still report eerie occurrences throughout the hotel—phantom footsteps, disembodied whispers, and strange red glows leaking from beneath locked doors. In this episode, we examine the tragic case of Helen Clevenger, the haunted history it left behind, and the ghostly echoes that may still walk the halls of the old hotel.
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.
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