The Halloween season is a time when many well-known amusement parks across the country get into the act of running themed promotional events and special offers. But there is at least one creepy contender that has no trouble standing on its own, sans elaborate advertising and fanfare, where spookiness is concerned. In fact, the rides … Continue reading The Haunted History Behind Now-Abandoned Lake Shawnee Amusement Park
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Centralia, Pennsylvania—The Real ‘Silent Hill’
What if I were to tell you that a real place inspired the namesake town in the 2006 horror film Silent Hill? As it happens, a near-ghost town can be found in Columbia County, Pennsylvania that fits the bill. I am referring to Centralia, Pennsylvania. Not only has Centralia been coined “the real Silent Hill,” but it’s … Continue reading Centralia, Pennsylvania—The Real ‘Silent Hill’