Dead Pine Archives

We're peeling back the layers of mystery at the Traverse City State Hospital — a place where history and hauntings walk the same halls. From underground tunnels to whispers of former patients still lingering in the air, we’re diving into the legends (and truths) behind one of Michigan’s most eerie institutions. Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchives Please like and subscribe to follow us as...

We're heading out onto the dark waters of Lake Erie to explore a legend older than the Loch Ness Monster. Sightings of this massive, serpent-like beast date back to the 1700s, with stories describing a 30 to 40-foot gray-skinned creature gliding through the fog, just beneath the surface. So grab a flashlight and stay close… we're diving into the eerie legend of Bessie. Follow us on Instagr...

In this episode, we uncover the rich and eerie history of the Holly Hotel in Holly, Michigan — a Victorian-era landmark that survived two devastating fires exactly 65 years apart. Once a bustling stop for railroad travelers, the hotel is now better known for its chilling hauntings and ghostly residents. From the lingering scent of cigar smoke believed to belong to founder John Hirst, to the playfu...

In this episode, we uncover the eerie legend of the Ada Witch, a ghost said to haunt the woods of Ada, Michigan. The story dates back to the 1800s, when a woman’s secret affair ended in a violent, deadly confrontation. Join us as we explore the haunting mystery behind one of Michigan’s most famous urban legends. Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchives Please like and subscribe to follow us as we...

In the waters of Whitefish Point lie over 200 ships—and some say the dead never left. In this episode, we explore ghostly legends, phantom ships, and eerie encounters along Michigan’s haunted Shipwreck Coast. Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchives Please like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplained! Edited by Dan Raymond Produced and mixed by Neil Willoughby A Hirae...

Welcome back to the Dead Pine Archives! Time to gather around for our first ghost story with a legend local to the small town of Forester, MI. Young and in love in the 1800s? What could go wrong? (spoiler, it's everything) Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchives Please like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplained! Edited by Dan Raymond Produced and mixed by Neil...

Welcome to the first episode of Dead Pine Archives. Today's episode is all about the Dewey Lake Monster. Haven't heard of him before? No worries, neither have we. But we are here to learn from Kelley about this mysterious lake cryptid. Follow us on Instagram @deadpinearchives Please like and subscribe to follow us as we journey further into the unexplained! Edited by Dan Raymond Produced a...