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.