Carson City, Nevada, United States
For 150 years, from 1862 until its closure in 2012, the Nevada State Prison located in Carson City, Nevada stood as a grim testament to a history filled with chilling tales. Ravaged by fire in 1867 and again in 1870, the prison proved its resilience by being rebuilt with quarried stone using the labor of inmates. 1871 saw a harrowing chapter unfold as 29 inmates sought freedom by force, plunging the prison into chaos. Armed […]
Nestled in the heart of Virginia City, Nevada, lies the infamous Old Washoe Club. The town itself flourished on the riches unearthed from successful silver mining ventures during the heyday of the old west. Originally established in 1862 and affectionately dubbed “The Millionaire’s Club” by affluent patrons, the Old Washoe Club became a haven for the elite Comstock gentlemen seeking lavish entertainment and exclusive camaraderie. However, tragedy struck in October 1875 when a devastating fire […]
Tonopah is a former mining town in a remote part of Nevada. It’s a place of great history, but also a place of great hauntings. No other building in town boasts as big a reputation for hauntings than the Mizpah Hotel. The Mizpah first opened in 1907 and was one of the first luxury hotels constructed in Nevada. Being such an opulent place in a booming town, it didn’t take long for the hotel to […]
In a remote part of Nevada lies the small town of Tonopah. Once a thriving mining community, now best known for holding the terrifying Clown Motel. It seems a strange mix, clowns and a motel, but it is this differentiator that has caused the Clown Motel to become world famous, though many still see it as a scary mix. There seems to be a lot going on within the vicinity of the Clown Motel, especially […]
Zak Bagans, star and host of Ghost Adventures, is a well known figure within the paranormal community. He has had an illustrious career and investigated many of the most haunted places and objects from around the world. Having been a life long devotee to the unexplained, Bagans has accumulated a vast collection of artifacts that are said to be cursed, haunted or linked to many darkly disturbing events throughout history. These artifacts are today displayed […]
Whilst Las Vegas is commonly referred to as Sin City, it could also double as a city of ghosts. Many people make the pilgrimage to Vegas with the intention of trying their luck with gambling, seeing a show, engaging in debauchery or sometimes far more sinister deeds. It seems that the blood-soaked past of Las Vegas may have caught up to it and resulted in numerous hauntings. Here is where you can find the most […]
Just outside the dazzling Las Vegas strip, sits a small, decrepit town, isolated by the vast Nevada desert. Themed to look like something right out of an old Western, Bonnie Springs Ranch is a unique tourist attraction combining an artificial Ghost Town, zoo, live entertainment, wax museum, miniature train, lodging and a bar. Its unique history and creepy demeanor have led to the popular belief that Bonnie Springs Ranch is one of the most haunted […]
Zak Bagans is well adept to the world of the paranormal. He is the host and executive producer of the Travel Channel’s hit television series Ghost Adventures, where he and a small team investigate the world’s most haunted locations. He’s also been a part of various other paranormal television series, written numerous books on the subject and is soon to release a documentary focussed on a well known demonic possession. Recently, Zak opened an attraction […]