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.
Champ of Lake Champlain: Vermont & New York's Legendary Lake Monster and North America's Oldest Cryptid
Dive deep into Champ, the legendary lake monster of Lake Champlain in Vermont and New York—North America's oldest and most enduring cryptid. Explore Abenaki Native origins, Samuel de Champlain's 1609 account, the iconic 1977 Sandra Mansi photograph, decades of sightings, scientific sonar searches, and why this serpentine creature continues to fascinate, alongside regional mysteries like Connecticut's Winsted Wildman or Massachusetts' Bridgewater Triangle Thunderbird.