Haunted Traverse

15/07/2024

The Grave Tales Oakwood Cemetery Tour will encounter many spirited,fun facts about how a cemetery comes to be. Plus stories of some of our more colorful characters residing here. With a few more spooky ghostly tales woven into the walking tour and you have a recipe for some spirited fun this summer! We hope to see you out!

07/07/2024

Happy Cherry Festival Finale!

27/06/2024

The 98th National Cherry Festival starts this weekend! I will post on fun things to do during the week! https://www.cherryfestival.org/
~Happy Cherry Festival! Dez

Join us for the Ultimate Cherry Celebration June 29 to July 6, 2024 in beautiful Traverse City, MI

27/06/2024

Ah the practice run…it’s as if the first rumble of fighter jets are the heralds of the beginning of the National Cherry Festival! So excited! share with us your NCF stories🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒👻

27/06/2024

Do join us this summer on our Grave Tales Oakwood Cemetery Tour! www.hauntedtraverse.com

26/06/2024

My second favorite kind of angel;) Happy Cherry Festival everyone! Make it a great one!! ~Dez

Haunted Traverse Tour Co will be closed on 4 of July to spend time with loved ones. Thank you! ~Dez

21/06/2024

The Grave Tales Oakwood Cemetery Tour begins its limited summer season run tonight! Hauntedtraverse.com/tours

19/06/2024

What stories are there to be told coming out of Traverse City’s Oakwood Cemetery? We shall see!

16/06/2024

Stop and take a picture!
We want to see what everyone is up to 🤠

12/06/2024

A local's guide to planning your bachelorette party to Traverse City Michigan. Check out my blog post https://wix.to/YnFIahv

bachelorette capital in the State of Michigan. This charming Michigan destination offers a mix of vibrant nightlife, outdoor adventures, and

11/06/2024

Orbs. Naturally occurring or paranormal phenomena? Check out my blog post https://wix.to/pDy3Wkm

Orbs have long fascinated both paranormal investigators and enthusiasts alike. These mysterious spherical anomalies appear in photographs an

07/06/2024

My second favorite type of Angel.

06/06/2024

My travels are taking me to Ireland this winter with a paranormal-themed group tour of the Isle in September 2025. For now, let's get some Irish Spooky! Check out my blog post https://wix.to/W0zEBKP

Ireland. Land of mystery, lore, and a paranormal presence that is hard to rival in this world. A rich tapestry of culture woven with its rolling green hills and picturesque landscapes. The Emerald Isle as it is known by some harbors a darker, more spectral side. Ghost stories and legends of haunted....

05/06/2024

He is and will always be my part of my life goals! Happy Wednesday here in Traverse City. Play hooky and live a spirited day today! ~Dez

Like 👍 if you love Ferris Bueller.

03/06/2024

So lifting to see the past come to life!

01/06/2024

Haunted Traverse explores the paranormal. Join us for day or night historical ghost tours, ghost-hunting experiences, and more! Book now and come on a thrilling ghost tour in Traverse City! Explore the paranormal world with our multi-day paranormal themed travel packages.

01/06/2024

Decode the Language of the Dead! Check out my blog post https://wix.to/knBISSL

Decode the symbols found on headstones. The iconography of a gravestone tells the story of that person's life..

29/05/2024

Why do we bury our Dead? Here is a quick summary of the evolution of ancient burial sites into the modern grave. Check out my blog post https://wix.to/Dw2DkR5

Origins of the Modern Cemetery and a summary of burial practices spanning from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome to the present United States.

29/05/2024

He was so inspirational to me and my Haunted Traverse Tour. Wishing you a happy retirement Steve and may the haunting of Northern Michigan continue....

You will be missed Steve!

25/05/2024

How do you know if you have just experienced a ghost? What is a ghost? Let's explore this topic->Check out my blog post https://wix.to/vMyyHIs

What is a ghost? Explore the subject of how a spirit or ghost presents to those who have experienced the paranormal.

24/05/2024

Memorial Weekend is upon us. Wishing you a weekend of remembrance and peace. -Haunted Traverse Tour Company. We will be closed 27 May to honor those who have come before us.

22/05/2024

What Kind of Ghost Hunting Equipment should you buy when starting? Check out my blog post https://wix.to/fTlssYH

A beginner ghost hunter's top 5 pieces of ghost hunting equipment to buy. Advice from a professional paranormal investigator.

21/05/2024

This Father's Day, what do you get that special guy who loves the paranormal? Check out my blog post https://wix.to/Jz5kthT
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Best Father's Day Gifts for a paranormal loving dad including cryptids, ghost hunting, and Big Foot

21/05/2024

Big thank you to Jennifer. One of our enthusiastic ghost tour guides and hosts on the Historic Ghost Lantern Tour. Thank you !

20/05/2024

Why is Edinburgh so Haunted? Well, this is the answer I tried to find when I visited the beautiful and haunted Edinburgh Scotland. Read on my intrepid paranormal enthusiast. Check out my blog post https://wix.to/6mf51HL

Why is Edinburgh Scotland and the Vaults found below the city haunted? We explore the reasons and some of the ghostly tales and hauntings.

17/05/2024

A couple of weeks ago we featured a photo of an aircraft carrier in West Grand Traverse Bay, stating that it had been converted from the Side-wheeled steamship, SeeandBee.

We were a bit in awe at the huge number of 'likes' and 'shares' that it got!

But.....there were a few comments that suggested that it was all a hoax, that there were never any aircraft carriers on The Great Lakes. Sort of like the whale migration to Lake Michigan, I guess.

Well, we present today's photo, circa 1943-45, of the USS Sable, sister ship of the USS Wolverine to see if we can win over those last hold-outs.

The USS Sable had been the side-wheeling steamship, S.S. Greater Buffalo. She joined the Wolverine in 1943 and together they became known as "Freshwater Flattops", or "The Corn Belt Fleet".

The Sable also helped out the Navy in the development of its secret 'drone airplane' program (headquartered here in Traverse City). The idea was to have a fleet of pilotless, heavily armed, drones, remote- controlled, to fly over enemy territory and dive bomb, as it were. If you had stowed-away on one of these you had a one-way ticket!

The caption for today's photo is: "Drone airplane being loaded on board the USS Sable (we are not told if it had been fished out of the water by a trailing tugboat, but that is the assumption), an aircraft carrier in West Grand Traverse Bay. The Sable was once a side-wheeled passenger steamship, named the S.S.Greater Buffalo. It was converted to a carrier and used for new pilots to practice take-offs and landings, as well as helping the Navy's secret "drone planes' program."

As for proof of W. Grand Traverse Bay? To the right of the plane's tail section you can make out the tower of the Traverse City State Bank; and straight ahead of the ship is the 10-story Park Place Hotel.

Image provided in collaboration with the .