Cryptids of the Northeast
Dive into the shadowy forests and misty lakes of the Northeast, where elusive cryptids prowl at the crossroads of ancient legends and modern sightings. From the mischievous Pukwudgies and mighty Thunderbirds rooted in Native American myths of the Wampanoag and Algonquian peoples—to iconic figures of American folklore like the lumbering Bigfoot-like creatures, serpentine lake monsters such as Champ, and the Jersey Devil haunting the Pine Barrens—these enigmatic beings blend indigenous guardian spirits, tricksters, and cautionary tales with enduring regional lore that continues to ignite imagination and intrigue.
The Wampus Cat of Upstate New York: The Glowing-Eyed Phantom Stalking the Adirondacks and Catskills
Uncover the eerie legend of the Wampus Cat in Upstate New York—a glowing-eyed, panther-like cryptid from Cherokee roots, adapted into Adirondack and Catskill folklore. Explore origins as a cursed woman, modern sightings in misty forests, chilling screams, and its place among NY cryptids like Bigfoot.