Port Townsend Haunted Resort – Hillcrest Lodge

One of the ghosts haunting the hotel is thought to be the original owner; Japeth Rawls. He seems to be hovering and overseeing the activities of the hotel’s employees. One employee said that he was supposed to hang window treatments, but one kept falling. When he tried to rehang it, he was hit with a board in the room. He decided that Mr. Rawls didn’t like that window treatment. Many of the spirits in the hotel seem to be children as reported by guests and staff. Read more…

Portland Ghost Tours: Punishment, Penance & Poltergeists Step into the eerie embrace of Portland’s haunted past with our captivating walking ghost tour. This immersive adventure invites you to uncover the city’s darkest secrets and most notorious haunted locations. Guided by a knowledgeable local expert, you’ll journey through Portland’s historic district, where chilling tales of ghostly encounters, tragic events, and restless spirits come to life. Each step along the way reveals the shadowy side of Portland’s heritage, offering a unique and spine-tingling experience for those brave enough to explore. Read more…

Witches and hauntings have long been associated with the Salem Witch Trials of Massachusetts. The paranoia during those early Colonial days was all too real, and people lost their lives over actions and accusations. But the persecution of witches occurred again, nearly 160 years later on the opposite side of the United States in the state of Oregon. The sleepy town of Lafayette lies half an hour southwest of Portland and is home to the haunted and wholly eerie Lafayette Pioneer Cemetery. Read more…