In the late 1880s, a mysterious creature haunted Clark Alley in York, disguising itself as a horse thief, a boy selling newspapers and even a bottle of beer. It was never caught, but what was it — a ...

Something is lurking in Alabama's woods, or so the stories go. Tales of strange sightings and eerie encounters have been passed around campfires for generations. Whether it's backcountry whispers or ...

Cryptids are animals that some people claim are for real but rarely have tangible evidence to prove it. Humans are gullible creatures, choosing to believe lots of stuff that can’t be proven. Go to ...

Are you a fan of all things extra-terrestrial? The Connecticut Cryptid and UFO Convention is coming to Trumbull Marriott this weekend, according to organizers. The event runs Saturday, June 8 and ...

Cryptids are a fascinating topic. Sure, Mothman and Bigfoot may just be urban legends, but there’s something exciting about at least entertaining the idea that these creatures COULD be real. At least ...

Bigfoot. Mothman. Skunk Ape. Chupacabra. These are strange names, though perhaps you’ve heard of a few. They are some of America’s more famous local monsters. They are “cryptids,” which can be defined ...

FAIRMONT — Upstairs on the second floor of the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center, the Braxton County Monster lurked. Portrayed by Greg Popovich, the iconic green and red cryptid ...