Every state carries its own share of eerie folklore, unexplained sightings, and shadowy figures that seem to step out of another reality entirely. And while Tennessee is where we call home now, Pennsylvania—the state we originally came from—holds its own rich history of terrifying legends and cryptid tales! With its dense Appalachian forests, endless caves, and forgotten industrial ruins, the Keystone State is crawling with monsters that have haunted locals for centuries. From small forest apes to water beasts, these are the Top 5 Legendary Monsters of Pennsylvania, legends that make even lifelong residents think twice about wandering too deep into the woods at night.

If you’re into hidden civilizations, ancient folklore, or creatures that might still be lurking in the shadows, then this week’s cryptid is one you won’t want to miss. Hawaii might be known for its tropical beauty, but it’s also home to a legend that’s been whispered about for centuries. For this Creature Feature Friday, we’re heading to the islands to meet the elusive, pint-sized mystery known as the Menehune.

Not all monsters live in haunted houses! Some swim just under the waves. August 7th — National Sea Serpent Day — is for the beasts we rarely see but never stop imagining. In coves, creeks, lakes, and oceans across North America, long-bodied creatures have stirred panic, awe, and centuries of speculation. Legends aren’t born from nothing — especially not the kind told by sober sailors, stunned sheriffs, and terrified tourists. These are the top 10 North American sea serpent encounters that refused to sink quietly into myth.

The Appalachian Mountains are full of beauty, mystery… and monsters. In this episode of Unexplained Encounters, host Darkness Prevails powers through allergy chaos and family madness to bring you terrifying tales straight from deep within the hollers. From a blood-freezing encounter with the Appalachian Howler to a shapeshifting entity that lures children into the woods, these real-life stories will leave you questioning every rustle in the trees.

If you’re the kind of person who keeps one eye on the woods and one on the weird, you’ll appreciate this little-known slice of American high strangeness. Picture it: rural Ohio, the 1880s, a sleepy town by a creek… and something absolutely massive crawling out of a hollow sycamore tree to drag a boy away. Sounds like the setup for a Stranger Things episode, but this one came from the Rightside Up—and it's terrifyingly real. Meet this week’s cryptid oddity in Creature Feature Friday: the Crosswick Monster.

You’re a mean one, Mr… Grunch? As if Louisiana didn’t already have enough going on— gators, voodoo, and hurricanes—let’s throw in a bloodsucking goat-goblin with glowing eyes. Meet today’s Creature Feature Friday: The Grunch!

The following written confession was submitted via email: …[Y]ears ago when I was a teenager, a small group of neighborhood boys and I were chased out of a cornfield that butted up against our subdivision. The thing (for lack of a better word) was Jet black and hunched over like an ape or some kind of beast. It was staring at us from about 20-30 feet away and practically motionless…

Valentine’s Day is all about love, romance, and maybe even kissing a few frogs—but in Loveland, Ohio, that’s not recommended. For decades, eerie reports have surfaced of bipedal, frog-like creatures lurking near the riverbanks, watching from the shadows. Are they a lost species, an ancient legend, or something even stranger? This Creature Feature dives in to the mystery of the Loveland Frogmen, cryptids that’s far more unsettling than your average fairytale prince.

You know Bigfoot and Nessie, and Yeti and Dogman… but do you recall any of these 10 lesser-known cryptids? From the mysterious jungles of Southeast Asia to the depths of the Congo Basin, these bizarre and rare cryptids aren’t nearly as famous as their legendary counterparts, but they defy explanation all the same.

If you’ve ever been curious about cryptids or love a good mystery, then you’ve probably heard of Bigfoot. But did you know that there’s a winged relative of Bigfoot flying around the Pacific Northwest? Meet our Creature Feature Friday: Batsquatch, the mysterious winged sasquatch that has folks scratching their heads and ducking for cover.

Brace yourselves: the first official Loch Ness Monster sighting of 2024 has finally been recorded — and it’s just as blurry as you’d expect it to be!

In a world where the bizarre and the unexplained capture our imaginations, it's no surprise that cryptids, the elusive creatures that straddle the line between myth and reality, have a special place in our hearts—and, as it turns out, our beliefs. A fascinating study published in the International Journal of Communication dives into this phenomenon, revealing just how many of us believe that creatures like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster are really out there.

You may easily recognize Bigfoot’s enormous footprint in the mud, but what in the world (…or otherworld…) is leaving behind six-footed tracks? A legendary figure shrouded in mystery and mischief, one bizarre feline has been the subject of campfire stories and local legends for centuries. Let's pounce into the history and uncover some purr-tinent facts about the Wampus Cat in today’s Creature Feature Friday.

The following written confession was submitted via email: …Shortly after passing Oakley North houses and getting to where the woods were on both sides, I began hearing something large in the woods, walking as I would walk, and if I'd stop it would stop…

There’s more than corn in Iowa! The Van Meter Visitor is a very unusual cryptid characterized by its sudden appearance around the turn of the 20th century, its unique physical characteristics, and the sheer number of named witnesses who reportedly saw the monster during its nights of terror in Van Meter.