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 Winsted Wildman: Connecticut's Classic Bigfoot-Like Cryptid and 1895 Newspaper Hoax Legend
Explore the Winsted Wildman of Winsted, Connecticut—a hairy, naked humanoid cryptid first reported in 1895 by selectman Riley Smith, sparking a media frenzy and armed hunts. Uncover the likely newspaper hoax by editor Louis T. Stone, later 1970s sightings, and its place in CT folklore alongside the Black Dog of the Hanging Hills or Melon Heads.