Wild October: Episode 1; On the Road

Wild OctoberLocal Ghost Stories
Written By Travis Hoffman

Welcome to October and our first Halloween special! We kick off this wild month by discussing some of the most infamous haunted locations in the Quincy area. Find out the history, folklore and even personal experiences of some of the spookiest places in the Gem City. Ghost stories of the paranormal and hauntings around Quincy, Illinois including Burton Cave, Ghost Hollow, St. Mary's Hospital and more are included in this podcast. Check out links and information mentioned in the show at the episode blog.

Have you had any spooky experiences? Tell us in the comments!

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