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 Pigman of Vermont: Northfield’s Feral Cryptid and One of New England’s Creepiest Urban Legends
In the quiet woods of Northfield, Vermont, a terrifying urban legend has haunted locals for decades: the Pigman, a feral half-human, half-pig creature that attacks teens and leaves behind blood and slaughterhouse stench. From the 1971 disappearance that started it all to modern sightings near the Devil’s Washbowl, explore the origins, encounters, and enduring fear of Vermont’s own homegrown monster.