GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Whether you believe in it or not, Bigfoot is the name of a cryptid that many people recognize. However Bigfoot is not the only term used to refer to the creature. Some commonly ...

If you're feeling spooky for Friday the 13th, what better way to celebrate than with some West Virginia cryptid legends?

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 ...

The authors of "Unnatural Ohio: A History of Buckeye Cryptids, Legends and Other Mysteries" will discuss their book at 6 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. Kevin Moore, curator ...

They’re the things that go bump in the night; beasts that may be grotesque and harmful to humans. These monsters may be real or they might be a trick of the mind. The fear is in the unknown. It’s how ...

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 ...

Furry, scaly, slimy, unfathomable beasts roam the Pacific Northwest's deepest waters and our densest forests. If you've ever seen a massive tentacle rise out of the waters of Puget Sound or spotted a ...

Move over, Bigfoot, Mothman and the Loch Ness Monster. Fresno has its own famous cryptid. Described as a pale, ghostly pair of pants, the Fresno Nightcrawler has gained a devoted fan following since ...

Bigfoot, among other mysterious beasts, is the subject of Abominable Science! Origins of the Yeti, Nessie, and Other Famous Cryptids. This is an immaculately produced book rivaling the production ...