This is a post taken from a guy I’m a big fan of. His name is Cullan Hudson and he investigates a lot of paranormal activity around Oklahoma. Below is an article on Big Foot. You can read all the article below on For The Dead Travel Fast or you can read it on his site Strange State.

I arrived late the first evening to the forested hills and hollows around Atoka, OK. A fat sky sank low over the region, threatening storms at the slightest upset, but it made for a beautiful drive to this remote town almost two hours southeast of Oklahoma City. The foliage lately has slowly been turning those autumnal shades that always seem somehow more spectacular against bilious heather skies.

That night, eleven miles outside town, at the Boggy Depot State Park, an evening of Bigfoot related movies was underway. It was a meet-n-greet for the guests and attendees and quite the success, as I learned the following morning.

The day held promise as I arrived early the next day. It was cool and sunny and looked to be the best of all possible conditions, save for some annoying winds that buffetted the tarps surrounding the covered picnic area that would serve as the main arena. With an ad-hoc podium, congregational rows of chairs, and a tented-in pavilion, the whole event felt like a camp revival for Bigfooters. If only I knew that soon I would witness the speaking of tongues.

Within a short period, other vendors began showing up: a man selling Bigfoot t-shirts, the delightful aroma of food filled the air, and a large moon bounce was erected for the kiddos. Drumming and singing was heard from a contingent of Choctaw men and women, dressed in traditional garb.

Attendees settled in quickly and early. Despite a late start, all eyes were focused on Randy Harrington and Darren Lee as they delved into the intricacies of hunting for this elusive creature. Then it was Brit Nick Redfern’s turn. He talked about various unknown beasts from the UK as well as Texas, where he now resides. His current book is about these various strange animals from Texas legends. It was co-authored by Ken Gerhard, who was also in attendance. When their back-to-back talks were concluded, it signaled a break in the day’s events and devotees flocked to the two men like groupies to rock stars.

During the morning, the sun slowly receded and a roiling charcoal sky filled its absence. The wind picked up, tearing through the trees and sending a shower of golden leaves fleeing only moments before the heavens erupted. The rain fell in periodic torrents for the next several hours. Many attendees scurried with sudden urgency to the vendor tents that had thus far gone somewhat ignored. Ah, to be in such sudden demand.

When the talks resumed, the crowd was still holding strong even if a few had been washed away down stream. A retired Navy crypto-linguist, R. Scott Nelson, introduced neophytes to the lost language of Sasquatch – to the amusement of some. It was hard to ignore how funny this grunting, gutteral language sounded when he would parrot what had just been heard on an audio file. I can’t describe it other than to say it bore more than a passing resemblance to Klingon. And while I was left with questions (namely how rudimentary translations of discreet sounds can be established without visual context), I daresay not a soul was bored with the presentation.

We heard from cartoonist Robert Swain, known for his popular Laughsquatch comics. If you’re not familiar with them, think a Farside take on Bigfoot.

New Zealander, Daniel Falconer, who is an artist with the visual effects company WETA (known for their work on several Peter Jackson projects, including Lord of the Rings and King Kong), showed the audience some behind the scenes footage of how these movie monsters are made. His presentation was compelling because this is a company that, with millions of dollars, can make a believable hoax. This stands as a strong argument against the common thought that you can just throw on a monkey suit and fool people. As an example, he showed a commercial for a New Zealand search and rescue outfit that utilized a Yeti costume the company had designed. It cost more than $25,000 dollars to create but was still obviously fake. While the body looked very good, the facial features just gave it away.

He also passed around a latex foot of a “Hobbit” (worn by one of the principle actors in the films) that was remarkable for its degree of detail. It had dermal ridges, a cracked toenail, calluses… These are details that would never have translated to screen, but they were there. Ostensibly, these are added to increase the degree of verisimilitude both for the actors portraying the characters and for the off chance Jackson needed a closeup shot of a foot. But what amazes me is that these artists had no problem fashioning a believeable foot – and frankly one more believable than half the casts out there right now. If this silicone foot had been stamped into some muddy soil, I can guarantee you it would send shockwaves. But it wouldn’t have been real. I think that’s definitely something worth pondering.

By the time I got up to speak, much of the crowd had left. Whether driven out by the nonstop rain or maybe I just didn’t hold their interest, I won’t speculate. I’d like to think I entertained those few left. Microphone problems had me dusting off some old theater skills in projecting my voice over the wind and weather. I hope everyone managed to catch an earful of my tales of Bigfoot, Thundebirds, and mysterious alligator-headed beasts that walk on two legs.

Concluding the lineup of guests were members of Paranormal Investigations of North Texas. Sharing EVP’s, videos, and still images from their various haunted excursions, the team had the fewest attendees, but this was probably beneficial since it allowed everyone to gather in close to hear their various audio files. One of the interesting events that happened to them occurred only the night before as they investigated a cemetery close by. Filled with Civil War Era stones, the cemetery is a gorgeous spot to rest for eternity. However, it was a far newer grave that yielded an EVP of a little girl’s voice calling out “Momma?”

The day’s events concluded with dinner from Bigfoot Bar-B-Q and an auction of Bigfoot track casts, books, collectors items, and a framed print from King Kong (complete with two spent shells collected from a gunfight in the movie) that was supplied by Daniel Falconer.

I have been assured that another is already in the works for next year. I’m glad. Despite the torrents of rain, it was still a very successful event with some interesting speakers in a lovely part of the state. I look forward to returning to Boggy Depot next year.

I’ve neglected this site a lot this year simply because I’ve needed to make an income but within the next month or two I’m planning on working on the site full time and needing your help. If you would like to place advertisements, sponsor, or donate to my site please let me know.

I am planning on traveling the country visiting festivals, haunted locations, indie horror film premiers and film productions.  If you would like to make a donation or even simply just give some tips of where I need to go this summer please let me know. I’m also in need of a nice camera to film the haunted locations for you guys here.

Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery has often been called one of the scariest haunted locations anywhere in the world. There have been numerous accounts of hauntings in this cemetery. There is even a forum dedicated to people who’ve experienced paranormal happenings.

The cemetery has been abandoned since 1965 and there have been over 100 reports of strange phenomena  since this time. Some of the hauntings include, strange lights, apparitions and sightings of horrible creatures.

You can find more information about this haunted location at their official site, http://www.bachelors-grove.com/

If you come to Elm Street at night, you will pass an often overlooked road. Its overcasted by trees, and an ominous eerie tone.  There were abandoned houses, before the city burned them down. There was said to be blood on the walls of the houses on Elm Street. If you get a chance you still may see an occasional orb.

The caves are 1.5 miles south of Coleford town centre in Gloucestershire located in the UK. There have been several reports of ghostly orbs and other horrifying manifestations inside the caves. Below is a two part ghost hunting experience with our friends over at Brilliant Bliss. Great two part series.

Part 1

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There are several places in Wewoka Oklahoma that have been called haunted. I am going to cover one today. Crybaby Bridge.

Claim: As people have driven over a single lane  bridge, many have told a similar story. If you go over the bridge in the evening and shut off your engine and lights you might be in for something frightening. Locals claim that you can hear a baby crying if you are quiet.

Report: I wanted to take on this claim. A couple friends and I went to the bridge. We shut off the engine and waited. Luckily there wasn’t much traffic because we were there for at least ten minutes before we heard something. We were all getting a little more brave so we got out of the car and sat on the hood. That is when the noises started. We slowly started hearing what sounded like a baby crying. It got louder and louder until we all had enough and left. I believe this place to be somewhat haunted. I will get a back story on this and let you all know. Pictures coming soon.

The Stone Lion Inn is located in Guthrie Oklahoma at 1016 W. Warner Guthrie, Oklahoma 73044.
You can contact the Inn if you wish to stay there 405-282-0012 . They also have a webpage.. Stone Lion Inn Homepage

The victorian mansion was built in 1907. It has since been restored back to its original settings. The Inn is very alive and well and welcomes anyone who wants to come.

Why is this place so haunted? Well… Legend goes that a little girl named augusta who is said to be around 8 years old haunts the 3rd floor of the bed and breakfast. She also goes into rooms of guests and moves things around and even touches the cheeks of the guests while they sleep. Another part says that a man walks the house and smokes a pipe and you can smell it even when no one is there and no one is smoking.

The girls name is really Augusta Houghton. Guests have even gone as far to say that she tugs on their feet and even sleeps in their bed and is woken feeling lost and looking for her mother.
The maids of the Inn have said that they see a male ghost in a top hat. He is dressed in older clothes what looks to be a black suit. He hangs out behind the heating system.
The mansion has at one time haoused a funeral home… possibly this could be the reason the Inn is haunted. Well never know but either way the Inn is a very interesting place to go and enjoy the many things they have to offer.

The Myrtles Plantation and Gardens Courtesy of Lagniappe Tours, Foundation for Historical Louisiana es Plantation was built in 1796 by General David Bradford. The home is supposedly Haunted by many ghosts. It has been called by many people One Of Americas Most Haunted Homes. Allegedly the home was house to at least 10 murders. There has only ever been one murder confirmed.The most popular ghost tale of the Myrtles is that of Chloe. Chloe was an angry slave who murdered the wife and two daughters of Clark Woodruff in a fit of jealousy and great anguish.

It is said that the two children can and have been seen playing on the veranda.Another manifestation is that the Grand Piano has often been heard playing by itself. Its plays only one terrifying chord.

The Myrtles Plantation is located off US 61 North, in St.Francisville, Louisiana. It is open daily for tours 9:00am to 5: 00pm, with mystery tours at 8:00pm Friday and Saturday evenings; there is a fee for admission. The Myrtles also offers bed and breakfast accomodations, and a restaurant (closed Monday and Tuesday). Please call 225-635-6277 for further information.

Oklahoma may not be known for its great supply for haunted locations but it does have several.  One of those is located in southern Oklahoma. Ft Washita are located on the Washita river.  Ft. Washita is located north of the city of Durant. The actual address for this location which i myself have visited a few times is  3348 State Road 199, Durant, OK. Ft Washita is actually now open to the public. Its a great historical landmark.

Ft. Washita was built in 1842, it lived a short life and was destroyed by confederate soliders, who captured and overran it. It has since been reconstructed.

There is not a definite  time but it is thought to be around 1842 – 1861. A women, known as Aunt Jane, was murdered by what many people believe to have been confederate soldiers who were trying to find her buried money. They never found it and killed her as a result. Her grave is on the grounds of Ft. Washita .

Below are several manifestations reported on the grounds of Ft. Washita.

Some people have claimed that Aunt Jane was beheaded. They have also reported seeing her apparition wondering the grounds headless.

Some Believe she is actually a bully and haunted a Dr. Stalcup in the early 20th century. It has been reported that  Aunt Jane’s ghost occasionally possesed Dr. Stalcups young daughter Molly.  Dr. Stalcup and many witnesses say Aunt Jane threatened to cut of Molly’s hair. Mrs. Stalcup kneeled down to pray and Aunt Jane backed down.

It is still haunted to this day.