Get Spooked! Take a Peek at 4 Of the Scariest Spots in the Chippewa Valley

paranormal investigator Chad Lewis offers his top four places to check out around town

In the summer of 1886, a local fisherman witnessed a giant 7-foot monster lurking in the depths of the lake. Skeptics tried to explain that the monster was nothing more than an overgrown sturgeon, an immense turtle, or simply a fictional creation drummed up by over-imaginative anglers ...

Crack a Cold One With a Ghostly Pal at These Supposedly Haunted Bars

four local taverns with spine-chilling tales of haunts and horrors

Just imagine it: enjoying a Leinie’s Summer Shandy and making new friends from beyond the grave. That’s nothing new anyways, right? If you’re looking to make friends on the other side, there’s a handful of places in the Chippewa Valley that are rumored to be haunted. Goosebumbs ...

Get Ghosted With This Spooky Podcast

Heyde Center debuts podcast just in time for Halloween

Something spooky is heading into the Chippewa Valley, and it’s not just the usual seasonal changes. The Heyde Center for the Arts recently launched a paranormal podcast ...

Tips (and Tricks) for a COVID-Free Halloween

looking to celebrate Halloween safely? look no further than these spooky tips

As with everything else in 2020, COVID-19 will make Halloween a little (actually, a lot) different this year. Bobbing for apples is definitely a no-no, as are big gatherings with lots of spooky strangers.

The Broom & Crow Sneaks to New Eau Claire Location

more space means more spell candles, crystals, stones, and tarot cards for this pagan shop

The Broom & Crow, Eau Claire’s pagan and new-age shop, has moved from its original downtown nest to a newer, bigger location on North Clairemont Avenue.

Do Hellhounds Abound in the Chippewa Valley?

fearsome, dog-like creatures stalk Chippewa Valley folklore

Every year as the chilling fall weather starts to permeate our bones, people often ask me to point them to a scary place they can visit in order to fully get into the Halloween spirit. Of course, I am always happy to inject some terror into this sinister season.

Ghosts From the Past

check out these eerie old images of Chippewa Valley kids celebrating the spooky season

Sure, you won’t find a Transformer or Pokemon in the bunch, but many of the Halloween costumes in these photos from the early- and mid-20th century look surprisingly ...