Uncover the Chilling Secrets of 6 Legendary Beings Still Haunting America’s National Parks Tonight
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Yellowstone’s geothermal wonders and stunning landscapes make an exceptional location for a honeymoon. As the story goes, the rebellious daughter of the owner of a wealthy shipping company married an older servant against her family’s wishes. The father regretfully granted a dowry for his daughter, and the couple spent their honeymoon at Yellowstone’s Old Faithful Inn. Following a violent argument between the newlyweds, the bride was found decapitated in her room; her head was later discovered in the hotel’s crow’s nest. Since then, guests have spotted a woman wearing a wedding dress descending the stairs with her head under her arm.
Ute Spirits // Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park served as the muse for Stephen King’s The Shining. This beautiful park is said to be haunted by the ancestors of Ute people, the land’s early Indigenous inhabitants. According to the legend, a group of Utes camped near Grand Lake when they were unexpectedly attacked by a rival tribe, the Arapaho. The women and children sought to escape on a canoe during the ambush. Tragically, a flurry of wind caused the boat to capsize, drowning everyone on board. The Ute subsequently avoided the lake entirely, citing it as a cursed place. Today, it’s rumored that misty mornings reveal the spirits of the lost Ute women and children, calling onlookers to join them in the lake.
A version of this story originally ran in 2023; it has been updated for 2025.