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Posted January 28, 2012
MANSFIELD REFORMATORY GHOST HUNT - OPEN REGISTRATION BEGINS JAN. 30th
Open registration for our July 20th public ghost hunt at Mansfield Reformatory January 30, 2012. VIP PASS has sold out. Still openings remain for Standard Registration. For details and registration/payment visit: www.hauntedtravelsmi.com/mansfield
2nd ANNUAL - HAUNTED WEEKEND ON MACKINAC ISLAND _ UPDATES
For those who have signed up for early registration at our Haunted Weekend on Mackinac Island event, you will receive special notification next week with a link. That link will give you exclusive registration opportunities before it's related to the public. Open registration begins mid-February.
Our second annual weekend will feature two of Michigan's most respected pyschics/mediums - Tammy Schuster and Terry Davis. Tammy and Terry will be available all weekend to provide personal readings for those interested.
Haunted Travels along with para-friend Highland Ghost Hunters are working on a few new public ghost hunts for our friends to "explore". Watch for upcoming news on locations, dates and times.
HAUNTED TRAVELS OF MICHIGAN - BOOK 3 INVESTIGATIONS
We're headed into the long stretch to finish the third in our Haunted Travels of Michigan book series. Still need two more stories/investigations. In the meantime, we're head-deep in research and are writing a few of the stories. So excited to share some of these with you all.
Posted January 17, 2012
MANSFIELD REFORMATORY - VIP PASS for JULY 20th INVESTIGATION
VIP Passes have *sold out*. There are still plenty of Standard Registration remaining. First Notification friends have until January 31 to get in on early registration.
EVIDENCE REVIEW FROM LAST WEEKEND'S INVESTIGATION
Last weekend we investigated a turn of the century Boarding Home for women. There have been on-going reports of activity there mostly centering around disembodied voices and fleeting apparitions. Cause of the activity may be related to a small pox epidemic that hit this town and the boarding home in the early 1900's. The investigation went smoothly although relatively uneventul. There was something rather curious that did happen, however.
If you've watched Ghost Hunters TV series you've likely seen their use of flashlights to get "spirits" to respond. For those who haven't seen it, the method involves unscrewing the back of a mini-flashlights just enough so the light is off. You then begin asking a series of questions and the spirit "energy" somehow knows our to respond by turning the flashlight on or off.
We will be honest with you, this is not a method we use. It is too uncontrolled and subjective depending on a manual twist to the back of the light. Even the K2 meter, notorious for giving false positives from any number of explainable devices, is more reliable and "scientific" than the flashlight method. Still, it is a method used by some investigators.
The team we worked with duringlast week's investigation used the flashlight method. Surprisingly, we watched as the flashlight began turning on and off to questions. We're eager to see if any audio was picked up during the session. If there was actual audio evidence recorded during the flashlight session, we may have to ... very reluctantly ... rethink our skeptical beliefs.
RESEARCH ON STORIES CONTINUE
More investigations are scheduled in the coming months. We're still in search of two more solid stories. However, for the most part, winter is our time for delving heavily into research. For those who have read our books, you know our stories are not just about the haunting but the history that creates the haunting.
We've had some incredible investigations and are excited about the stories in our third book that include the Lady of the Lake, Canfield Wretch, and a couple of surprising investigations on Mackinac Island, to name just a few. Now we have to see if the history can help us identify cause of activity. This is the really the most time consuming and complex part of our story telling but ultimately makes our book different than any other you will read.
NEW PUBLIC GHOST HUNTS IN THE PLANNING STAGE
We're currently talking to paranormal friends, Highland Ghost Hunters, on possibly two new public investigations this year. Both are in Ohio. They're both awesome locations! Details on the hunts soon!
2nd ANNUAL - HAUNTED WEEKEND ON MACKINAC ISLAND SEPT. 28-30
We're headed back for another incredible adventure on the island. This year it will be the last weekend of September. Registration will begin in early February. First Notification friends will get first opportunity of registering. If you'd like to be placed on first notification, email: haunted@mivg.com
Today is the full kick-off for registering for our Mansfield Reformatory Ghost Hunt, July 20, 2012. Emails went off last night to our first notice group. Open registration begins in two weeks.
This year, there will be two options: Standard Registration ($100) and VIP PASS ($125). VIP PASS is a core group of just 16 people who, in addition to the regular 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. will have extended investigation time from 1:30 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. These core group of 16 people will have private, full access to the reformatory.
If you are on our "First Notification" list and did not receive the notice and link for registration please let us know. Email: haunted@mivg.com
Kat and Bev travel west today and to the site of former women's boarding home. Reports of paranormal activity have been increasing. Possible cause? A small pox epidemic that swept through the boarding house in the early 1900's.
Posted January 7, 2012
2012 IS HERE - NEW ADVENTURES BEGIN
We have quite a few exciting things coming up in 2012.
Authors, Kat Tedsen and Bev Rydel, are working on their last few investigations/cases in an effort to get two last stories to complete the third book in their Haunted Travels book series. They’ll be on the road January, February and March. Kat and Bev hare hoping to release the book in late fall 2012.
Haunted Travels of Michigan/The Haunted Travels Experience will also hold our favorite public hunts and hope to add one or two more in 2012. The following ghost hunts have been scheduled. Registration will begin in late January and February:
… Mansfield Reformatory, Mansfield, OH – July 20, 2012: An intense location and the site where Bev \ was scratched on the back of the neck during a provoking period in Solitary Confinement. Always a good hunt on a hot summer night. Open registration begins early February for this ghost hunt (www.hauntedtravelsmi.com/mansfield)
… 2nd Annual Haunted Weekend on Mackinac Island – September 28-29, 2012.We’ll be again returning to the island for more private investigations of Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island Haunted History Tour, and day times investigations. Last year’s weekend sold out in 4 weeks. Registration will begin for our second annual Haunted Weekend on the island in late February (www.hauntedtravelsmi.com/mackinac)
… Ghost Hunters Weekend at Historic Terrace Inn (weekend before Halloween 2012): Our favorite haunted bed and breakfast. We don’t use “haunted” on many locations we visit and investigate, but Terrace Inn in Petoskey never fails to surprise us. What happened during our 2011 public investigation was overwhelming for a few people on the hunt, and that includes one of the authors of Haunted Travels. No one knows what will happen but something almost always does at this inn!
*****Other Public Ghost Hunts Coming***
We have a few other public ghost hunts in the works. We’re working out the details now and will let you all the details soon.
There is another big announcement coming up later this year but, based on contractual agreements, we can’t share it with you just yet. We are excited!
Again, we'd like to thank all of our Haunted Travels of Michigan friends. We couldn’t do what we do without you!
Posted December 24, 2011
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR FRIENDS To all who have supported our efforts, thank you so very much. We are here and remain here because of you. Peace and blessings to all.
Haunted Travels of Michigan & the Haunted Travels Experience have some incredible adventures coming up in the new year and hope you're able to join us on a few.
For those interested in our Haunted Weekend on Mackinac, Ghost Hunt at Mansfield Reformatory, registration will be opened in mid to late January. If you're interested in another intense night at our most favorite haunted inn in late October, we'll be hosting another Ghost Hunters Weekend at Terrace Inn the weekend before Halloween 2012. Plus we'll have a few other interesting ghost hunt adventures for our friend in the planning stages.
EVIDENCE ROOM - 2011: Haunted Weekend on Mackinac Island & Ghost Hunters Weekend at Terrace Inn For guest investigators at our ghost hunts on Mackinac Island and Terrace Inn this past October .... YES evidence was recorded during those investigations. Our hectic schedules have prevented us from putting up the evidence room; but we haven't forgotten about it. We'll do our best to have something up very soon. Your patience is appreciated
HAUNTED TRAVELS NEXT BOOK - 2012 FINAL INVESTIGATIONS BEGIN FOR 3rd Book Shortly after the first of the new year, Kat and Bev will be off on new investigations. They continue to search for Michigan's most haunted locations. So far they have solid stories, they need just two more to complete book three of their Haunted Travels series. If there's a location you'd like Kat and Bev to investigation, email: haunted@mivg.com
FINALLY - IN REMEMBRANCE. December 24th , Christmas Eve in Calumet Michigan, On this date in 1913, one of Michigan's greatest disasters occurred. Take a moment from your joyful celebrations to remember all who were lost in this senseless tragedy.
Posted December 12, 2011
MAJOR PROJECT STARTING THIS WEEK A huge project begins this week! We'll be working with a group of people who have traveled from the U.K. beginning today. Due to contractual agreements, we are unable to say more than that. This next week will be busy, exciting, and very important. We'll share more with our Haunted Travels friends as soon as we're given the OK. Stay tuned. We are very grateful to those who have made this possible.
NOW, spring of 2012 there is a possible new public ghost hunt in the planning stages. This will take us to another Ohio location with a long reputation of paranormal activity. We're working with our paranormal friends, Highland Ghost Hunters, on this and will let you know as things progress.
CONTINUED INVESTIGATIONS FOR STORIES IN OUR 3rd BOOK
More investigations are required to complete stories for our third book. We've had some incredible paranormal adventures over the past year, which we're eager to share with you. We're hoping to release our third book late next year. Wish we could have it out sooner, but the research is a very time consuming process and we want to get it right.
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS
To all of our friends who have been so supportive of our efforts, thank you all so very much! We could not do this without you. We love you! Best wishes to all!
Posted November 30, 2011
OAKLAND COUNTY & WEST MICHIGAN INVESTIGATION - Update Finished off our latest series of investigations right before our Thanksgiving break. Both investigations were quiet and rather uneventful, which is not unexpected.
There were several challenges associated with our West Michigan investigation. Although we had expected this historic hotel/inn to be empty, we were surprised to discover several guests had booked rooms last minute. Obviously this challenged Highland Ghost Hunters and our methods of investigation. Sound/voice contamination became a concern. Adding to that was the fact the old wood floors were very creaky and the inn/hotel manager was concerned our walking around would disturb the guests. We respected that, of course, but it severely restricted our investigation. It was disappointing that the most active locations were inaccessible. Adding to the disappointment, the inn/hotel manager told us they have no control over guest booking (apparently it's an automatic, on-line registration). So, an eight-hour road trip ended in disappointment. Welcome to the life of a ghost hunter. So be it. On to the next one!
We did conduct a limited investigation of this West Michigan site. We'll have to be very objective in reviewing audio and will keep you informed should something turn up.
We joined the C.H.I.P.S. paranormal team for the Oakland County investigation. This historic home was built in the late 1800's. Apparitions, ghostly footsteps, and disembodied voices have been frequently experienced. In fact, a recent bridal party spent time at the inn and reported the ghostly vision of a woman in one of the rooms along with hearing footsteps walking down an empty hallway.
C.H.I.P.S. founders Robert and Shari Dowd, led the investigation for the night. On previous visits they had captured a rather clear EVP. The EVP spoke a person's name. For this investigation we were hoping to establish who this person was and what their relationship was to the home. Although there were not unusual events that evening, it was still a well-controlled and thorough investigation. We're hopeful some evidence was captured.
Because of several business and personal priorities, review of audio/video for this investigation will be delayed for a few weeks.
GHOST HUNTERS WEEKEND @ TERRACE INN & HAUNTED WEEKEND ON MACKINAC ISLAND - Evidence Update
Quick Answer - Yes, we did capture evidence at both investigations. Some of it is very compelling.
Kat and Bev have been tied up with on-going investigations and research on their book along with planning for a future project (details soon). As soon as there is time, they will be posting evidence of the two investigations.
Guest investigators attending these events and eager to get the results, thank you for your patience!
Posted November 19, 2011
HOUGHTON LAKE INVESTIGATION - Update Rarely on investigations do we have any personal experiences. I'll allow the stars of reality TV shows to handle that. The fact is, most investigations are pretty quiet. Our Houghton Lake investigation earlier this month was no different. We loved the place but the entire investigation, as far as personal experiences, was uneventful. However, review of audio seems to indicate there was something with us that night and some of it was responding to our questions. Audio/video review continues for our Houghton Lake investigation.
OAKLAND COUNTY INVESTIGATION TONIGHT Gearing up for our investigation with CHIPS paranormal team tonight. Headed to historic location in Oakland County. It seems that strange events/activity have been kicking up since renovations have been completed on the building. Shadows, voices, a full range of phenomena. Kind of nice that the investigation isn't far from home.
WEST MICHIGAN INVESTIGATION Monday we're back at it. We'll be headed out to Michigan's west side for an investigation with Jennie & Lisa, and their Highland Ghost Hunters team. This historic location is truly incredible and holds a lot of promise. Considered one of Michigan's most haunted. It is said to be haunted its former owners. Hope to find that out for ourselves this Monday.
2nd ANNUAL "A HAUNTED WEEKEND ON MACKINAC ISLAND" - SEPTEMBER 28-30, 2012 We have a date for our second Haunted Weekend on Mackinac Island adventure - September 28-30, 2012. We're planning new investigations as well as the best from 2011. We'll be adding a new Haunted Walking Tour plus return to investigate Mission Point Resort Theater (a lot of activity there this past October) and, of course, Room 2200 (also another active area this year). We'll also be talking to a few of the island's historians to find other locations with reputed paranormal activity. The island adventure continues - 2012. Registration for this will open in late January. Detail: www.hauntedtravelsmi.com/mackinac
3rd ANNUAL "GHOST HUNT AT MANSFIELD REFORMATORY with HAUNTED TRAVELS EXPERIENCE" - JULY 20th Date is set for our 2012 ghost hunt at Mansfield Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio. Registration for this will also open up in late January 2012.
Details: www.hauntedtravelsmi.com/mansfield
Posted November 13, 2011
NOV. 11th BOOK SIGNING - THANKS TO HOLLY'S MAIN STREET ANTIQUES
Thanks to our friends at Holly's Main Street Antiques for hosting our book signing this past Friday. It was "Ladies Night" in Holly, Michigan. There was a wonderful turnout of happy ladies and a even a few gents. It was great fun and a great time.
MORE INVESTIGATIONS TAKING US INTO DECEMBER
If we thought it would slow down after Halloween, we would be wrong. Several new investigations coming up that fill up November and take us into December.
Next investigation is a little closer to home. On this hunt, we'll be joining paranormal team CHIPS for an investigation in Oakland County. Site of the investigation is a historic bed and breakfast with reported strange phenomena.
Then, off to Michigan's west side with Highland Ghost Hunters to check out one of West Michigan's most reputedly haunted locations. There have been reports of many spirits wandering the empty hallways. We're eager to get in there and see what can be discovered.
Yet another of Michigan's most reputed haunted location is coming up in December. A former hotel now restaurant. Built in the mid 1850's, it has a long history of reported hauntings. Who or what remains is unknown. We hope to find out as we begin the investigation and research.
NEXT BOOK RELEASE - HAUNTED TRAVELS OF MICHIGAN III
Authors have made some incredible headway on stories for the third book in the Haunted Travels series. So far, Kat and Bev have been on over 35 investigations. From those they have 5 or 6 awesome stories for their next book. But they need 4-5 additional stories to complete the next edition. They continue their search for Michigan's most haunted.
They're hoping to have their next book out by late next year. In the meantime, they continue their travels and investigations throughout Michigan searching out the best stories and true hauntings.
Posted November 5, 2011
AUDIO/VIDEO REVIEW OF INVESTIGATIONS BEGIN
Review began this past week on previous investigations, including Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Mackinac Island, and Historic Terrace Inn.
Have gone through about 8 hours of audio from Dunes hunt and, based on what we have so far, it seems to validate a haunting at this location. This will be a great story for our third book. Still have a few more hours of recorded materials from Dunes location before continued research and writing begins.
Next will be review of our Mackinac Island (A Haunted Weekend) investigation. Although we haven't begun review, we already know we have at least one valid EVP that was identified on-site during our day time investigation. We've also received some audio clips from guest investigators that sound very promising.
Also eager to review Terrace Inn audio/video recorded last weekend. It was a crazy active weekend with many personal experiences. Now we need to see if our personal experiences can be validated with recorded audio/video
Eager to begin writing but evidence identification needs to come first.
RETURN TO TERRACE INN - MANFIELD REFORMATORY - MACKINAC ISLAND - 2012
Based on your continued interest and overwhelming response, we will again host Ghost Hunt at Mansfield Reformatory, A Haunted Weekend on Mackinac Island, and Ghost Hunters Weekend at Terrace Inn in 2012. Email us at haunted@mivg.com if you want to be placed on advance notice list allowing for early registration to any of these 2012 events. When sending email request, include your full name, estimated number in your party, and identify which public ghost adventure.
HAUNTED TRAVELS OF MICHIGAN Consult with Senior Producers of SyFy Network, "PARANORMAL WITNESS" and "HAUNTED COLLECTOR" SERIES
Kat and Bev have been contacted by the SyFy Channel and are currently serving as Michigan consultants for two of their TV series, "Paranormal Witness" and "Haunted Collector with John Zaffis."
Posted October 31, 2011
For those who came to our Ghost Hunters Weekend at the Terrace Inn, a big "thank you." We have to admit it was one of the most paranormally active weekends we've experienced. In fact, one session affected one of the Haunted Travels' authors personally.
All those who attended, we will be posting the evidence recorded from the weekend on a specially set up "Secret Room" for event attendees who submitted their email addresses. Based on the many reported experiences over the weekend, it seems very likely considerable evidence will have been recorded.
GOOD NEWS ... We will be back at the Terrace Inn 2012! The Terrace Inn has again extended an invitation for us to host another weekend.
NOVEMBER 11, 5 pm - 11 pm: BOOK SIGNING at HOLLY'S MAIN STREET ANTIQUES, 116 S. Saginaw St., Holly, Mi.
Kat & Bev will be at Holly's Main Street Antiques November from 5-9 pm for a book signing. Hope you can stop by to chat with them and visit one of the locations associated with The Holly Demon.
Posted October 27, 2011
Great time Oct. 26 at the Historic White Horse Inn in Metamora, MI! Thanks to all who came out on a cool, rainy evening to hear our story. The food was delicious! Also thanks to Tim & Lisa Wilkins, owners of their historic and beautiful place, for inviting us to share our haunted stories.
We are very eager to go back tonight for another presentation and another delicious dinner. Then off we go to Petoskey/Bay View, Michigan and our Ghost Hunters Weekend at the Historic Terrace Inn.
The rush to ALl Hallows Eve begins!
LIVE WEB CHAT with Haunted Travels of Michigan on PURE MICHIGAN. Oct.
Our live web chat on Pumicing went very well. Nearly 350 people joined the live web chat in a one-hour live session. Kat & Bev answered as many questions as their fingers could tap out. Wish there had been more time to answer more.
Kat & Bev are back to investigating (first two weeks in November). Then it's back to their continued review of audio/video from investigations on Mackinac Island and that curious historic location near Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes.
More in the works for this year PLUS some great things will be happening in 2012.
Posted October 20, 2011
HAUNTED TRAVELS OF MICHIGN working with PURE MICHIGAN - the Official Website of the Michigan Travel Bureau We are honored to be a featured blog on the PureMichigan website. Through a series of questions and answers, Kat and Bev talk about some of Michigan's most haunted sites and the fascinating history plus a few other paranormal goodies. Check out their new blog and please leave a comment.
SUNDAY, October 23 - HAUNTED TRAVELS of MICHIGAN in THE DETROIT FREE PRESS On a rainy afternoon, Kat and Bet chatted with Detroit free Press journalist, Nancy Chipman Powers, about some of their investigations and how they got started. The results of that interview will be featured in this Sunday's Detroit Free Press (Oct. 23).
HISTORIC WHITE HORSE INN, Metamora, MI: October 26 & 27 A Haunted Evening with Haunted Travels of Michigan.
One night has **SOLD OUT** but and there are only a few more seats available for the 2nd night dinner presentation. $45.00 includes appetizers during meet and greet/book signing, 3 course meal, and ghostly presentation. The authors' featured presentation will be THE HOLLY DEMON. Special guests October 26 will be Mari, the woman who experienced the terrifying visions and went through the deliverance. October 27 special guests will be members from Mid Michigan Paranormal Investigators, the paranormal team the led the investigation. RESERVE DIRECTLY THROUGH THE WHITE HORSE INN: 1-810-678-2150
A GHOST HUNTERS WEEKEND @ HHISTORIC TERRACE INN, Petoskey, MI: October 28-30
For more information on availability contact the Terrace Inn directly. Reference Haunted Travels of Michigan, "Ghost Hunters Weekend" - PHONE 800-530-9898.
MORE BIG NEWS STIRRING
More investigations and planning for future book projects, private and public ghost hunts, and maybe even something a little more surprising ... coming soon.
Posted October 11, 2011
HAUNTED WEEKEND ON MACKINAC ISLAND - AWESOME TIME! What an amazing time we had with a great group of people last weekend at our Haunted Weekend on Mackinac Island event. The weather was beautiful, highs in the 70's and sunny. Fall colors were stunning and paranormal activity surprisingly high.
Mission Point Resort was awesome as well. Spacious, beautifully landscaped grounds overlooked the lake.
Friday night kicked it off with registration and a meet and greet. Around 7 p.m. Bev Rydel, Kat Tedsen (Haunted Travels of Michigan) and Todd Clements (Haunts of Mackinac) shared the weekend's agenda. Following that the group was brooked into Team A and B and so it began.
The Downtown Haunted History tour was fascinating as Haunts of Mackinac guides led half the group around the city sharing the island's eerie history. Later in the evening the second half of the group went on the investigation of the theater and sound stage. Meantime, small teams began investigation of Room 2200. The first night a number of reports including K2 responses, disembodied voices, and even a shadowy apparition was spotted in the theater area. It didn't stop in the theater. Strange events continued in Room 2200. This is the room Jason Hawes (SyFy "Ghost Hunters") spent the night and experienced sounds of footsteps and the light in the room turning on. K2 hits in response to questions along with a few other strange events occurred. AND it was only the beginning.
Saturday morning, another beautiful sunny, warm day. After breakfast overlooking the lake, a leisurely stroll through the scenic grounds, and the afternoon investigations began. Some of the group hiked to the first destinations others decided to register for our chartered wagon or carriage ride. It was a leisurely, scenic ride up to the top at Fort Holmes.
The activity at Fort Holmes was exciting and rather unexpected. Wish we could share the details of what happened but, because of the surprising activity and already identified evidence, we must hold out until release of our third book in the series (publisher's agreement).
Next stop was the ancient Native American burial site with incredible history predating 1763. We didn't have any obvious activity there. However, we need to listen to audio and video before we will know for certain.
Next our group traveled to the Post Cemetery. EVP session began led by Kat. All remained quiet until the K2 started responding. Again, the response surrounded direct questions.
Finally, off we went to the island's most reputedly haunted trail. EVP sessions again resulted in more surprising K2 and EMF hits.
During the afternoon investigations, Todd Clements (Haunts of Mackinac) joined us and shared some of the history of each location. We were also thrilled he was there because, based on our terrible map reading abilities, I'm sure we would have gotten completely lost finding our way around things.
Finally, the weekend concluded with continuing investigations of Room 2200, another investigation of the theater/soundstage and the Downtown Haunted History tour.
We have hours of video and audio to review and, hopefully, our guest investigators for the weekend will share their evidence with you. Once we have it finished, we'll share some of the things uncovered during the weekend's investigation.
Special thanks to Todd Clements for helping to make this a fantastic weekend. Another HUGE THANKS to the great folks who joined us for the weekend. It was wonderful to see old friends and meet new ones.
We'll be headed back to the island next year. If you'd like to be placed on first notice for next year's Haunted Weekend, email your name and estimated number in your party to: haunted@mivg.com
DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS - OCT. 12, 2011, Downtown Holly, Michigan
HOLLY's MAIN STREET ANTIQUES - Kat & Bev Present "THE HOLLY DEMON"
Kat and Bev have been invited to kick-off the Detroit Institute of Arts and Holly's Downtown Development Association Harvest Moon Hauntings and Art program beginning at 7 p.m. this Wednesday, Oct. 12. They will share a little of the history of Holly and their story of The Holly demon. After their presentation, the group will be led on a tour of the downtown where guests will view some of the DIA's most cherished pieces of art. Their presentation will be upstairs at 116 S. Saginaw Street, Holly, MI. It's all FREE!
KAT & BEV JOIN 1043 FM WCZY RADIO at 8:15 a.m., OCTOBER 24th
Kat and Bev will be on WCZY Radio at 8:15 a.m. to share some of their recent investigations and future events and journeys. If you're not in the Kalamazoo area, it will stream live at: http://www.wczy.net/
OCTOBER 26 & 27, WHITE HORSE INN, Metamora, MI
Just a reminder, there are still a few seats available for dinner presentation at the Historic White Horse Inn. Bev and Kat will share their story of THE HOLLY DEMON following a specially prepared three-course meal. Joining them on Oct. 26 will be Mari, the woman who went through the terrifying experience. Oct. 27th they'll be joined by members of Mid Michigan Paranormal, the team involved with the case. Details, go to: www.hauntedtravelsmi.com/whitehorse
OCTOBER 28-30, A GHOST HUNTERS WEEKEND @ the TERRACE INN, Petoskey, MI
Kat & Bev return to the site of their most haunted inn. Weekend includes meet and greet, ghost stories, dinner, and an all night ghost hunt. Note: Terrace Inn was a featured story in their first Haunted Travels of Michigan book and remains one of the most active inn's they've investigated. Details: www.hauntedtravelsmi.com/terrace
Posted October 1, 2011
October has arrived and what a month it will be. Haunted Travels is headed Up to Mackinac Island next weekend for the First Annual - Haunted Weekend on Mackinac Island. We picked up the event tshirts yesterday and they look fantastic! Thanks to Allen Letson and his fine staff at Graphic FX for their great job. If you need tshirts printed in any quantity, Al will be happy to do them for you at a very competitive price.
We will be holding a 2nd Annual - Haunted Weekend on Mackinac Island next year. Based on our rapidly growing waiting list, it is likely the next event will also sell out quickly. If you'd like to be added to the First Notification list, email haunted@mivg.com with your name and possible number in your party. We'll give you first chance to register for the event before it's open to the public.
SLEEPING BEAR SAND DUNES INVESTIGATION
Just came back from our investigation of a location near the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes in Empire, Michigan. The area is known not only for its beauty but rich history.
Wow, what a night of investigation we had! The hunt was limited to just Bev, Kat and psychic friend, Tammy Schuster. The investigation began quietly and rather uneventfully. EMF levels flat everywhere at the location.
The threesome had just come up from an EVP session in the basement. It was around 10:00 p.m. They were sitting around a table looking at photos just taken. That's when EMF levels started going ballistic. All the K2 lights flashed, blinking rapidly. It lasted a second or two then quieted. They began a line of questions and the K2 began to respond. Not just a little but explosively. Around the time of high EMF spikes, voices were heard upstairs and a series of other bizarre events followed.
Only a few hours into audio review, and EVPs have already been discovered ... and we haven't even gotten to the time when the K2/EMF responded. This certainly could prove to be one of our most active investigations.
OCTOBER 12, 2011: 7:00 p.m. - DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS, Hunter's Moon Arts and Hauntings in HOLLY, MICHIGAN with Kat Tedsen & Bev Rydel
This October, Kat and Bev have been invited by Holly's Downtown Development Association and the Detroit Institute of Arts to kick off a very special fall night of art and hauntings, which is part of the DIA's Inside/Out program. October 12 just happens to be the Hunter's Moon. What better time for this unique program?
On October 12, the DIA will place several of their most cherished pieces of art (reproductions) throughout Holly's historic downtown district. Guests are invited to enjoy the art while learning about the history of the town.
To start the evening, at 7:00 p.m., Kat and Bev will offer a ghostly presentation at Holly's Main Street Antiques, 116 S. Saginaw St., Holly, MI (248) 634-1800 (website: http://mainstreet-antiques.com.
Kat and Bev will share some of Holly's interesting history and offer a story or two from their haunted files. Video, audio, and photographs will be included. Following their presentation, at 8:00 p.m., the group will be guided on a tour through Downtown Holly to view the special pieces of art from the DIA.
An interesting and informative evening awaits those who attend. THIS EVENT IS FREE.
OCTOBER 26-27 and OCTOBER 28-30 - HISTORIC WHITE HORSE INN (Metamora, MI) and A GHOST HUNTER WEEKEND @ THE TERRACE INN (Petoskey, MI)
Openings remain for Kat & Bev's haunted October events. For their White Horse Inn dinner presentation they will present their most stunning case, The Holly Demon. For their Oct. 26 presentation their special guest will be Mari, the woman who experienced the terrifying events and went through the Exorcism/Deliverance. On the second night, they will have the founders of Mid Michigan Paranormal Investigator with them, lead investigators on the case. DETAILS: www.hauntedtravelsmi.com/whitehorse
Our favorite haunted Michigan inn, Terrace Inn, in beautiful Petoskey, MI. There are still a few rooms available for the All Hallows Ghost Hunters Weekend Oct. 29-30. Weekend includes Friday night meet & greet, book signing, and sharing of ghost stories. Saturday includes dinner at the inn's beautifully restored dining room. After dinner, Kat and Bev present the history of the inn and its haunting. For the first time, they will reveal evidence captured at last year's Ghost Hunters Weekend. Following that, guests will go on an all night ghost hunt at the inn
Details: www.hauntedtraveslmi.com/terrace
Posted September 26, 2011
Investigation near Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes
Pouring rain and thunderstorms as we head out for our investigation near Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes this morning. I mean it is really coming down. Weather is reporting similar in the Dunes as well. Some believe the electricity from a good thunderstorms kicks up the paranormal activity as a result of a highly charged atmosphere. Hope that's true!
OCTOBER 12th - HAUNTED TRAVELS TO PRESENT in Holly, Michigan. Part of the DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS Inside/Out Program.
On October 12 (Wednesday) Downtown Holly will be the temporary home of several reproduction paintings representing the Detroit Institute of Art's most cherished pieces of work. Haunted Travels of Michigan is very pleased to have been asked to Join the Detroit Institute of Arts at this special fall Inside/Out event in Holly, Michigan.
Kat and Bev will kick off the program by sharing a bit of the history and haunting in Holly, Michigan. Presentation begins at 7:00 p.m., Holly's Main Street Antiques in Holly, MI. Following their presentation, a walking tour of Holly will begin. This is a free event
Posted September 20, 2011
A Haunted Weekend on Mackinac Island - 2nd Weekend Planned for 2012
Due to overwhelming response of our Oct. 7-8 Haunted Weekend on Mackinac Island and a rapidly growing waiting list, Haunted Travels will be holding another weekend on the island next year. To get your name on the "First Notification" list for next year email: haunted@mivg.com This will give you advance notice and opportunity to register before it's released to other Haunted Travels friends and the general public.
The Rush to All Hallows Night - October 26, 27, 28, 29 Kat and Bev will join in the excitement before Halloween with non-stop stories and ghost hunting this October.
A Haunted Evening with Haunted Travels of Michigan @ the Historic White Horse Inn, Metamore, MI: OCTOBER 26 & 27
Following one of the Historic Whitefish Inn's specially prepared 3-course meals, sit back as Kat and Bev take you on a journey into some of Michigan's most haunted. Featured for the night will be their most bizarre investigation and case, The Holly Demon. SPECIAL GUESTS: October 26, joining Kat and Bev will be Mari, the woman who went through the deliverance/exorcism. October 27, we have another special guest that will be announced shortly. Call White Horse Inn for reservations: 810-678-2150
A Ghost Hunters Weekend at the Historic Terrace Inn: OCTOBER 28-30.
There are still a few rooms remaining for our Ghost Hunters Weekend at the Terrace Inn. Weekend includes meet & greet with appetizers, book signing, followed by the group gathering to share ghost stories. Saturday enjoy dinner at the inn's beautiful restored 19th Century dining room. Then, gather around as the Story of Abby Sweet and the Terrace Inn is shared. Kat and Bev's presentation will conclude the reveal of evidence from last year's Ghost Hunters Weekend ... and the evidence is, once again, compelling. After the presentation, an all night ghost hunt begins.
Price: $259 (based on 2 people, includes all ghostly activity, dinner Saturday night, and continental breakfast east morning). Call the Terrace Inn for reservations. RESERVATIONS: 800-530-9898
Investigations and research continue for the 3rd book in the Haunted Travels Series For those who wonder what a writer's life is like, we can tell you it is not nearly as exciting as our TV friend, Richard Castle's adventurous life. Our days are spent fishing through volumes of historical newspapers, census records, birth and death records and following up new leads on possible hautings. That, of course, does not including the hours and hours of audio and video we review after each investigation.
And, here's the kicker, unlike TV reality ghost hunting shows, the vast majority of investigations turn up nothing. That's right, nothing! We use a high degree of objectivity and skepticism in each investigation and the selection of evidence. We've been on dozens of investigations this year and so far have four or five very good stories. We still have more investigations lined up well into November ... and some incredible locations to investigate!
At the end September we'll be heading to the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes area of northwestern Lower Michigan. This investigation will center around the home of three eccentric, wealthy brothers. One day, one of the brothers mysteriously disappeared. Several years later, the two other brothers turned up dead in the home. Adding to the mystery, it's thought the eccentric brothers may have buried a large sum of cash somewhere on the property. Then, of course, there's that strange patch of cement in the basement that is about the same size as a coffin. The missing brother?
Want to join Haunted Travels on a private investigations? If you have a lead for a possible haunting/story, email us at haunted@mivg.com. It needs to be a public location. If we feel it's a good story and you help get us in to the location, you'll be our special guest investigator for the investigation.
Posted August 31, 2011
FALL SCHEDULE of Presentations & Public Ghost Hunts A Haunted Weekend on Mackinac Island - Oct. 7-8. So far no cancellations for this sold out event. Should there be cancellations, we will notify via email all people on our waiting list. First to respond will get the opening.
We will be returning next year to MACKINAC ISLAND for another ghost hunt/paranormal weekend. To be placed on first notification for early registration, email: haunted@mivg.com
A Haunted Evening with Haunted Travels of Michigan Authors, @ The HISTORIC WHITE HORSE INN, Metamora, MI (Lapeer County) - Oct. 26-27. Evening includes appetizers, meet and greet, three-course dinner. After dinner, sit back and relax as authors, Kat Tedsen and Bev Rydel, mix a bit of humor with the macabre as they share a few of their ghostly experience at some of Michigan's most reputed haunted locations. The evening's story telling will conclude with their surprising, Holly Demon case. Price for the entire evening, $45 per person (plus tax & gratuity). LIMITED SEATING. Make reservations earl. PHONE: 810-678-2150.
A Ghost Hunter's Weekend @ the TERRACE INN, Petoskey, MI - Oct. 28-30. Spend the weekend at one of Michigan's most haunted inns. One of the featured stories in the first Haunted Travels of Michigan book. It remains one of Kat's and Bev's most haunted investigations and features an amazing history.
The weekend includes Friday night appetizers, meet and greet and book signing followed by a short gathering to share ghost stories. Saturday afternoon is open for guests to enjoy a scenic drive along Lake Michigan, shopping in the nearby Gaslight District or, if you're feeling lucky, stop by the nearby casino. Guest will enjoy a delicious dinner at the inn's beautifully restored dining room. Following dinner, gather around at Kat and Bev's share some of the history of the Terrace Inn and inn's haunting. Also, during their presentation, Kat and Bev will reveal the evidence recorded during last year's haunted weekend. At the conclusion of the presentation, guests will go on an all-night ghost hunt at the inn. Price $259 (for 2 people). Price covers 2 nights lodging, continental breakfast, Saturday night dinner, and all ghostly events. Reservations through the Terrace Inn. PHONE: 800-530-9898
Investigations Continue for the 3rd book in the Haunted Travels Series
After a short break, the authors are back researching and investigating locations for possible stories in their third Haunted Travels of Michigan book. There are some incredible cases being researched including the Human Vampire, Lady of the Lake legend, and another investigation at Michigan's oldest inn/restaurant (built in 1850). It served as a stagecoach stop in its early days. Decades and decades of reported activity.
Kat's and Bev's next investigation will take them to northwestern Lower Michigan as they check out reports of a haunted bed and breakfast not far from Lake Michigan. Another scheduled investigation includes a northern Michigan restaurant and hotel built in the 1860's. It has seen more than it's share of tragedy AND was said to be a mob hangout in the 1920's and 1930's. During recent renovations, the hotel has had numerous reports of phenomena, including fleeting apparitions and disembodied voice.
More cases coming in every day. Lots going on and a full schedule as the end of summer approaches and warm days of summer turn into the cold nights of autumn.
Posted August 20, 2011
2nd ANNUAL MICHIGAN PARANORMAL CONVENTION What an incredible time we had at the 2nd Annual Michigan Paranormal convention hosted by the Upper Peninsula Paranormal Research Society! It was fantastic to see so many of our friends come out and wonderful to meet new friends.
The attendance was huge, once again. We don't have totals in yet but from the crowds, I'd say it was over 1,000. Day time presentations were informative and educational.
Dustin and Britt talked about some of the latest gadgets used for investigating. Their suggestion, the one piece of equipment with the greatest potential for identifying paranormal evidence is the full spectrum video camera and a Zoom audio recorder (high def audio).
Carmen Reed shared her bizarre life and the events surrounding her son's life-changing experiences. Of course, Carmen is the real mother from which the movie, A Haunting in Connecticut, was based.
John Zaffis and Rosemary Ellen Guiley are just beginning their research on Djinn. The Djinn (Genies) are based on Arab folklore and Islamic teaching. They can be good or bad and are capable of taking many shapes. John and Ellen are still on the fringe of understanding this entity. We're looking forward to hearing where their research leads them.
Stan Friedman, UFO expert, shared some of the most compelling evidence of ET visits and showed documentation that seems to validate a government cover-up of the UFO phenomena. The question remains ... why? Stan's favorite saying about the government's claim that there are no UFOs ... "Don't bother me with the facts. I have my mind made up."
Also presenting were Bev and Kat, authors of Haunted Travels of Michigan. Representing the great state of Michigan, they started things on the lighter side but moved their presentation to the darker, bizarre Holly Demon case.
For those who have read the second Haunted Travels of Michigan book, The Holly Demon story featured paranormal team Mid Michigan Paranormal Investigators, headed by Matt and Melanie Moyer. The deliverance was performed by Pastor G. P. Haggart. The entire Mid Michigan team along with G.P. Haggart were in attendance.
Of course, one of the big headliners for the weekend were Steve and Tango from TAPS/SyFy's Ghost Hunters. They bantered back and forth with each other, just like they do on the TV series, and answered a variety of questions from the audience.
Saturday night's VIP dinner was delicious and the room packed. During the dinner, Kat and Bev sat with Stan Friedman, Dustin Pari, Linda Godfrey, and Lisa Smith (psychic as heard on CBS radio) and chatted about anything from the new app's Linda's husband added to his new smart phone to Stan's latest international travels. A great time with an incredible group of people
After dinner, some went off on the Haunted Ghost Tours of Sault Ste. Marie while others hung out in the Karaoke bar. Of course, there may also have been a few in the casino taking their chance at lady luck.
Thanks so much to Tim, Brad, Lance and the incredible Upper Peninsula Paranormal Research Society team for putting together such an enjoyable and interesting group of people. Also thanks to the Kewadin Resort and Casino for making sure everyone was accommodated. Great time with a great group of people.
Posted August 11, 2011
2nd Annual MICHIGAN PARANORMAL CONVENTION, Aug. 12-13. Bev and I are packing our bags and heading up to the Midwest's BIGGEST paranormal convention. Last year over 1,000 attended. This year even more are expected!
If you need something to do this weekend, come on up! There are still tickets available. DETAILS go to the con's website: www.miparacon.com
The most well-known names in the paranormal community will be represented here:
... Steve & Tango (TAPS/Ghost Hunters)
... Dustin Pari & Britt Griffin (TAPS/Ghost Hunters & GHI)
... John Zaffis (SyFY Haunted Collector)
... Stan Friedman (UFO expert)
...Carmen Reed (actual mother from a Haunting in Connecticut)
Authors - Linda Godfrey ... Rosemary Ellen Guiley ... Kat Tedsen & Bev Rydel .
... Jeff Bellanger ... and many more ...
Bev and I will be speaking Saturday morning at 10 a.m. We'll be sharing two of our most compelling investigations/stories ... Michigan's most haunted inn and the bizarre Holly Demon case.
If you're coming by, be sure to stop by and say hello! For all headed up, be safe!
Posted July 25, 2011
MANSFIELD REFORMATORY GHOST HUNT with HAUNTED TRAVELS - Our July 22nd HUNT AND OUR RETURN in 2012. Our road trip to Mansfield was not uneventful. It began with late start (trying to chase down a mail truck with our new tshirts). Next, on a very busy I-75 in Toledo, a flat tire/blowout took us off road for a while. Then, back on the road with a little donut tire as substitute. As we neared Mansfield, we hit one of the worst thunderstorms and torrential rains we've encountered for a while. With barely minutes to spare, we made it to Mansfield.
It was worth the crazy drive. What a night we had. Storms still lingered in the air and the the atmosphere was charged. it seems the storms kicked up more than usual activity at the reformatory. Several reports of apparitions were seen in the Assistant Warden's office and Solitary Confinement. Knocks in response to questions, footsteps, and disembodied voices. Like Bev last year, another woman received a series of scratches on the back of her neck. Strangely, the straight angles of the scratch marks seemed to spell a name (Tim or Tom). That may well have been a coincidence but the scratches were very real.
We'll be reviewing audio/video in the next few weeks to see what was actually captured. By the end of the night, our group was exhausted but very excited about the night's adventure. We'll be posting a video of the night's event (likely after our August 12-13 presentation at Michigan Paranormal Convention, Sault Ste. Marie, MI).
RETURN TO MANSFIELD in 2012 ... JOIN OUR FIRST NOTIFICATION LIST: We'll be returning to Mansfield in 2012. We hope to get a firm date after the first of the new year. This event always sells out very quickly. If you'd like to be placed on "First Notification" for this event, email: haunted@mivg.com
NEXT ON THE SCHEDULE - 2nd ANNUAL MICHIGAN PARANORMAL CONVENTION: AUGUST 12-13, 2011.This is the convention of the year ... Steve & Tango (TAPS), Dustin Pari, John Zaffis, Stan Friedman (noted UFO expert), and many more will be on hand.
Bev and I will be speaking Saturday morning at 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Bring your coffee and sit back, we'll take you on a paranormal journey on two of our favorite Michigan haunts ... including our surprising demon investigation. Click the link below for more details!
2nd ANNUAL MICHIGAN PARANORMAL CONVENTION, Sault Ste. Marie - AUG. 12-13
Held at the fabulous Kewadin Casino and Resort, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
The Midwest's biggest paranormal convention happens August 12 - 13th. The best known names in the paranormal community will be presenting:
... Steve & Tango (SyFy Ghost Hunters)
... Dustin Pari & Britt Griffin (SyFy Ghost Hunters & Ghost Hunters International)
... John Zaffis (SyFy Haunted Collector)
... Stan Friedman (UFO Expert)
... Linda Godfrey and Jeff Belanger
... The real mother from "Haunting in Connecticut" ... PLUS Haunted Travels of Michigan authors, Kat Tedsen & Bev Rydel **Bev & Kat will be presenting Saturday morning, 10-11 am.**
If you go to one paranormal convention this year, MiParaCon is it! An incredible paranormal weekend.
Just $60.00 for a full weekend of presentations & Events ($80.00 if you want to attend the VIP Dinner on Saturday night).
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE! Go to website for details & ticket information:
NEW INVESTIGATIONS. As summer heats up Haunted Travels is on the road with a full schedule of new investigations and following-up leads on new haunted stories. Just a couple of these include:
HOME OF THE HERMIT BROTHERS: On our schedule is a beautiful bed and breakfast, built in the last 1800's. But it wasn't always so beautiful. It was owned by the same family-line for 160 years. The last remaining family who resided there were three eccentric, hermit brothers. One brother mysteriously disappeared after an argument with his siblings. He was never heard from again. A few years later, the two remaining brothers turned up dead in their home. Adding to the mystery is the belief that, somewhere on the property, is buried a large stash of money. Then there is the basement and the strange section of flooring that was obviously put in after the original home was built. Could that be the grave of the missing brother?
CULT LEADER OF THE EARLY 1900's: Also on our schedule will be the investigation of a late 1890's to the mid-1920 cult leader. This driven, psychotic man believed he was the second Jesus Christ. He drew a massive group of obsessive followers and what happened during his reign is more than bizarre.=
MANSFIELD REFORATORY - GHOST HUNT JULY 22nd. Only a few short weeks until our group investigation at Mansfield Reformatory. From what we've heard from staff at the prison, activity has been kicking up over the last 2 weeks. For those registered for this ghost hunt, be sure to show up outside the gate at 7:00 p.m. for check-in. Also remember, brings lots of batteries. Last reminder DO NOT WEAR SANDALS for this investigation. Email us if you want to be placed on
For those that couldn't make it for this year's investigation, we'll be headed back next year. Be on the first notification list...JOIN OUR HAUNTED TRAVELS FRIENDS LIST.
HAUNTED WEEKEND ON MACKINAC ISLAND - OCT. 7-8. This event sold out in a quick 3 weeks. Because of the overwhelming response, we will be scheduling another Haunted Weekend on the island next year. To be placed on the first notice list, join our JOIN OUR HAUNTED TRAVELS FRIENDS LIST.. As a member of our friends list, you'll not only be notified in advance of our Mackinac Weekend but other public ghost hunts and events as well.
HAUNTED TRAVELS T-SHIRTS. For those who have placed pre-orders on our new Haunted Travels Tshirts ... we received proofs on Friday and they looked **awesome**. For others who may be interested, price is $22.50 plus $5.00 shipping. If you haven't seen our newest designs here they are. You can see a close-up in our Haunted Travels Store.
The shirts are all black, 50-50 poly/cotton blend.
HAUNTED TRAVELS OF MICHIGAN - BOOKS ON SALE
Haunted travels of Michigan books (1 and 2) are available for sale at most major booksellers and Amazon.com. Or, you can get copies, signed by the authors, from the Haunted Travels Store.
GHOST HUNTERS WEEKEND @ THE HISTORIC TERRACE INN, Petoskey, MI
Registrations for this October 28-30 weekend at our favorite haunted inn are coming in quickly. We suggest making reservations as soon as possible before it is sold out.
For this weekend, we'll be revealing the evidence collected at last year's event PLUS share the story of the history and haunting of this beautiful, historic inn. NOTE: Terrace Inn was a featured story in our first "Haunted Travels of Michigan" book.
Posted June 3, 2011
AUTHORS HEADED TO HAUNTED COURTHOUSE & JAIL. Built in 1885, this historic courthouse has seen some of Michigan's more sensational cases of the late 1800's including the infamous "Canfield Wretch" murder trial. Never heard of it? You will.
LAST INVESTIGATION - EVIDENCE REVIEW UPDATE: We've gotten through a few hours of audio and video of our last investigation with interesting results. As mentioned in a previous blog, the site of this investigation dated back to the 1830's and was said to be a stop on the Underground Railroad. In addition the location may well have been a stop by mob-boss Al Capone.
During our investigation, a few personal experiences occurred. Bev and I rarely feel or personally experience anything. So, this personal experience was rare. For those who know us, we do not consider personal experiences evidence of a paranormal event. In this case, however, audio evidence was recorded at the same time. Review of audio/video continues.
MANSFIELD REFORMATORY - JULY 22nd Ghost Hunt with Haunted Travels. To all registered guest investigators, our July 22nd investigation date draws near! This is an intense investigation, even if you don't have a personal experience. Trust me on that! A note, because of the very narrow cellblock walkways and the number of stairs, keep you equipment minimal. Flashlights, held video cameras, still cameras, and audio recorders are encouraged but it is recommended you bring only a small pack for storing batteries (bring lots of batteries).
HAUNTED TRAVELS T-SHIRTS. For those who have placed pre-orders on our new Haunted Travels Tshirts ... UPDATE. Our screen printer is working on them now ... making sure the screens are *perfect*. We hope to have them in a couple of weeks. For others who may be interested, price is $22.50 plus $5.00 shipping. If you haven't seen our newest designs here they are. You can see a close-up in our Haunted Travels Store.
The shirts are all black, 50-50 poly/cotton blend.
If you'd like to place your pre-order email: haunted@mivg.com ... give quantity and size(s).
WANT KAT & BEV TO SPEAK AT YOUR LIBRARY OR SPECIAL EVENT? If you'd like Kat and Bev to speak at your local library, contact your library and let them know it. If you're hosting an event and would be interested in having us speak, contact us at: haunted@mivg.com
Posted May 24, 2011
AUTHORS ON NEW INVESTIGATIONS. Investigation schedule for Kat & Bev have been kicking up. In the past three weeks they've been on 3 paranormal investigations and completed site checks on two other sites ... and they're reviewing a few new locations.
LADY ON THE LAKE Ghost Story. One of the locations and interesting stories the authors have begun investigating and research is the legend of the "Lady on the Lake." This investigation took the authors to a scenic wooded location in Lower Michigan.
Here is a short video that details the story of the haunting.
"THANKS" to the ST. CLAIR COUNTY LIBRARY. Thanks to the fine folks at the St. Clair County Library who were so accommodating to us. And a special special thanks to the fantastic group of people who came out to hear our presentation. It was wonderful to meet everyone. Hope to be back again ... maybe this fall.
HAUNTED TRAVELS T-SHIRTS SOON AVAILBLE FOR SALE. You can pre-order your shirts now or purchase one of the Haunted Travels of Michigan books (signed by the authors) at the Haunted Travels Store (www.hauntedtravelsmi.com/store).
MANSFIELD REFORMATORY, July 22, 2011. To all our registered investigators ... it looks like everyone's Release Forms have been turned in. Thanks! Deadline for refunds for this event is May 31, 2011, that's when all release forms and payment are submitted to Reformatory management. After May 31 no refunds, for any reason, are accepted by Mansfield Reformatory. Questions? Email: haunted@mivg.com
A HAUNTED WEEKEND ON MACKINAC ISLAND, Oct. 7-8. Although this event has sold out, we are still accepting "Waiting List" requests. If you'd like to be added to the wait list, email: haunted@mivg.com with your name and number of people in your party.
A GHOST HUNTERS WEEKEND at the HISTSORIC TERRACE INN, Oct. 28-29. This is the site of our most fascinating investigation. Those who have seen our presentation and/or read our book KNOW this is one of the most paranormally active inns we have ever investigated. And it continues to be active.
During last year's Ghost Hunters Weekend additional evidence was collected. The results of last year's investigation along with all the other evidence recorded over our investigations will be revealed this weekend.. PLUS, as before, on Saturday night all registered guests at the inn will go on a private ghost hunt. A beautiful, historic and haunted inn ... always an interesting time here.
THANKS TO THE ANWTERP SUNSHINE LIBRARY. Our sincere thanks to Kay McAdam and the staff at Antwerp Sunshine Library for making us feel so welcome. And a HUGE thank you to all the people who came out on a cold, rainy night. We had a great time and hope to see you all again!
NEW INVESTIGATIONS ... Michigan's West Side. We're headed back to the west side of Michigan for another investigation. It seems the activity at this 1800's lodge is frequent with the most recent occurring just this past weekend. We were contacted my someone who was spending the weekend and ended up packing her bags and leaving. According to her email to us, the first night she awoke to see the faded apparition of an elderly woman in a rocking chair. The next night she awoke to the feeling of a boney, skeleton-type man who had laid down in bed next to her. It was then she got up, packed her bags, and left. We'll be spending the weekend alone at the lodge to see if we can validate or, possibly, identify the cause of those visions and other reported activity.
HAUNTED TRAVELS STORE IS OPEN. We've just setup an expanded Haunted Travels store. If you're interested in Haunted Travels tshirt "couture", our high-intensity, mini-flashlight and, of course, Haunted Travels of Michigan books (signed by the authors), visit: www.hauntedtravelsmi.com/store
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A Haunted Weekend on Mackinac island. We are overwhelmed by the incredible response to our Haunted Weekend on Mackinac Island. In fact, we have only 12 openings remaining. The weekend includes investigations of Mission Point Resort (as seen on the March 30th episode of SyFys "Ghost Hunters") plus Downtown Haunted History Walking Tour and day time investigations at some of the island's most haunted locations. Details on the weekend and price at: www.hauntedtravelsMI.com/mackinac
Posted April 6, 2011
"A Haunted Weekend on Mackinac Island" October 7-8th. Last week's episode of "Ghost Hunters" involved the investigation of Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island. On October 7-8 the Haunted Travels Experience/Haunted Travels of Michigan and Todd Clements author (Haunts of Mackinac), researcher and investigator will take you to the same location seen on that episode ... plus much more. This ghost hunting weekend will include:
(1) Investigation of MISSION POINT RESORT and the notoriously haunted ROOM 2200; (2) an ancient Native American burial site: (3) the ruins of an 1812 fort; (4) the most haunted trail on Mackinac Island; and (5) Todd Clements' Downtown Historic Ghost Walk
REGISTRATION is $80 (plus $5 if using credit card). This charge includes all investigations and ghost walk. For more information about the weekend and to register, go to:
Kat & Bev at the ANTWERP SUNSHIN LIBRARY (20 minutes from Kalamazoo) April 19th. Presentation begins at 7:00 p.m. They'll show frequent errors in identifying real paranormal evidence, share some of their best evidence and even a couple of stories from their first and second book. Video, audio and photographs are included. Hope you can join them! Visit our Events page for details on their presentation: www.hauntedtravelsmi.com/events
Michigan ParaCon - Kewadin Casino Resort, Sault Ste. Marie - August 12-13. Headlines - Steve & Tango, Dustin Pari, Barry Fitzgerald, Stan Friedman, John Zaffis & much more! Anyone who went to last year's Michigan Paranormal Convention in the Sault knows it was **the biggest** paranormal convention in the state if not the midwest. Over 1300 attendee came. This year's will be even bigger with two full days of speakers.
Headliners this year include: STEVE & TANGO (Ghost Hunters SyFy); DUSTIN PARI, BARRY FITZGERALD (Ghost Hunts & Ghost Hunters International); STAN FRIEDMAN (Noted Nuclear Physicist-Lecturer, Roswell and UFO Expert); JOHN ZAFFIS (demonologist and griffins); LINDA GODFREY (author, Weird Michigan); KAT TEDSEN & BEV RYDEL (Haunted Travels of Michigan book series); and more! Cost for all weekend events is only $60.00 ($80.00 includes VIP dinner Saturday night).
Kat and Bev Headed to 1860's B&B for this weekend's investigation. This coming weekend Kat and Bev are headed to the northwest side of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. They'll be joining Mid Michigan Paranormal Investigators to check out this historic inn. Innkeepers and guests have reported disembodied voice, ghostly apparitions and a variety of other unexplained activity. This weekend the team will see if they can explain the strange phenomena or collect evidence that may validate the claim.
Posted March 29, 2011
MANSFIELD REFORMATORY GHOST HUNT with HAUNTED TRAVELS EXPERIENCE July 22 is SOLD OUT. Thanks to everyone for the great response.
GET PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST. We usually have a few people who can't make the hunt and cancel. If you'd like to be placed on our waiting list, we'll notify you as soon as an opening occurs. Email us with your name and the number in your party.
WATCH SyFy "GHOST HUNTERS" MARCH 30th! Haunted Travels has an AWESOME ghost hunt location we're planning for our friends October 7-8. We have kept the location a"MYSTERY" until Wednesday, March 30th, Watch SyFy GHOST HUNTER (9 pm EST) to see where we'll be taking you October 7-8, 2011.
Posted March 15, 2011
Kat and Bev are off on investigations to various Michigan locations for the next 6 weeks. Bags are nearly packed and we're ready to begin the next series of adventures. They will be returning for a second investigation at one hotel where evidence captured during the first investigation was more than a little compelling.
Reveal of our "Mystery Location" for Our October 7-8 Event ... watch the March 30th episode of SyFy's "GHOST HUNTERS" to find out where Haunted Travels Experience will be taking you! As some of you already know, Jason, Grant and the TAPS team came to Michigan on a freezing winter day to investigate a Michigan hotel will a haunted reputation. What they found was very interesting. Now Haunted Travels of Michigan/Haunted Travels Experience will be taking you on a hunt of the same location ... and more. It will be a weekend ghost hunting adventure full of surprises. So, watch March 30th ... then join Kat, Bev and their Haunted Travels friends in a unique Michigan ghost hunt adventure!
MANSFIELD REFORMATORY - July 22nd Waivers/Release forms were emailed to all registered guest investigators. Signed/completed forms must be returned to Haunted Travels of Michigan before May 31, 2011. These waivers/release form are required to complete your registration for this event.
If you haven't signed up for our most exciting summer ghost hunt, it's not too late. We still have four openings that remain.
ANTWERP SUNSHINE LIBRARY PRESENTATION - April 19th A reminder that Kat & Bev will be giving a free presentation at the Antwerp Library (approx. 20 minutes from Kalamazoo) April 19th, beginning at 7 p.m. Hope to see some of our friends there!
POSTED February 13, 2011
Authors, Kat and Bev, are developing their list of more Michigan locations to investigate! !f you have any public location you'd like the authors to check out, email us at: haunted@mivg.com with the details!
At the end of January Kat & Bev investigated an 1860's hotel on the west side of Lower Michigan. Although no personal experiences were encountered during the investigation, audio turned up some compelling evidence. It just goes to validate the fact that a seemingly uneventful investigation does preclude the possibility of a location's haunting.
2011 EVENTS
We've updated our 2011 Events List with more in the planning stages. Just added, The Michigan Paranormal Convention in Sault Ste. Marie (Aug. 12 - 14). This is the biggest paranormal convention in Michigan, if not the Midwest. Last year the featured guest speakers were The Ghost Adventures Crew, Zak, Nick, and Aaron PLUS Chip Coffee, John Zaffis, Dustin Pari and Kristin Garland. Nearly 1,000 guests came to the event.
The Upper Peninsula Paranormal Research Society are now in the process of lining up their list of headliners for this year's convention. Kat and Bev are honored to be one of the guest speakers this year. More information coming soon.
Another event just added ... Kat and Bev are headed up north again to their favorite haunted inn. Mark October 28-30 for the Ghost Hunters Weekend at Historic Terrace Inn. As most of you know, Terrace Inn was featured in the first Haunted Travels of Michigan book. Last year at the Ghost Hunters weekend, even more compelling evidence was capure to confirm paranomral activity at the inn continues. The weekend will include a book signing, meeting and greet, breakfast each morning, dinner at this nostaglic and charming Terrace Inn dining room, paranormal presentations, and another all night ghost hunt. Check out the site for details.
MANSFIELD REFORATORY GHOST HUNT, July 22
We currently have 10 openings remaining for our July 22nd Mansfield Reformatory Ghost Hunt. For details on this evening, registraton/payment, go to: www.hauntedtravelsi.com/mansfield
SyFy's "GHOST HUNTERS" Jason, Grant and the TAPS paranormal team in Michigan
We've received quite a few emails about "rumors" that Jason Hawes, Grant Wilson, and the TAPS team were in Michigan investigating a location. Those rumors happen to be true! They arrived during one of our crazy snowstorms with below zero temperatures. We can't tell you where they were only that it was somewhere in northern Michigan's most popular tourist areas. The investigation will be featured in the GHOST HUNTER's show sometime in March or April. We're all very eager to see what they discovered!
Kat & Bev are hoping to host a special weekend ghost hunters retreat at the very location Jason, Grant and the TAPS team investigated in early October. The weekend will include a ghost tour of this historic Michigan area with a private ghost hunt at the site where the TAPS team conducted their investigation. We're working out price and details with the hotel and our contact who led Jason and Grant on the investigation. Again, more details coming soon on this very special ghost hunting adventure weekend.
POSTED January 26, 2011
GHOST HUNT @ MANSFIELD REFORMATORY OPEN REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUARY 27th!
Just a heads-up that January 27th open registration begins for our Mansfield Reformatory ghost hunt scheduled for Friday, July 22. REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 45.
Go to our Mansfield website on January 27 and click the "PAYMENT/REGISTRATION" link for on-line payment.
GHOST HUNT @ MANSFIELD REFORMATORY w/HAUNTED TRAVELS EXPERIENCE
We've sent out early registration notices to all who have registered for our "First Notification" list for our Mansfield investigation scheduled for July 22, 2011. All First Notice friends have until January 26, 2011 to register. JANUARY 27, 2011 registration with be opened to everyone, if any openings remains.
A VERY SPECIAL MICHIGAN GHOST HUNTER'S WEEKEND IN THE PLANNING STAGE!
The Haunted Travels team are in the negotiation/planning phase of a very special ghost hunters weekend to be held at an amazing northern Michigan location. It's a location that is, perhaps, one of the most historic areas of Michigan. Ghost hunting, haunted tours, wonderful history ... and even shopping. We don't want to say too much more at this time until we the details worked out. Join our friends list or Facebook page or come back to our blog to keep updated on this unique adventure.
KAT & BEV HEADED TO NEW INVESTIGATION
A historic hotel with many reports of paranormal activity is the site of Kat & Bev's next investigation. Built in the 1860's it was one of the areas noteworthy hotels with a colorful past. Are reports of paranormal activity true? Kat and Bev hope to find out during their investigation.
HAUNTED TRAVELS OF MICHIGAN – the book....
For those of you who haven’t read our book … shame on you ; )
Be sure to pick up a copy at Amazon (currently on sale for around $10.00) or your locat Barnes & Noble, Borders book store.
Kat Tedsen & Bev Rydel, authors of “Haunted Travels of Michigan” along with Jenny Marcus and Lisa Mann, founders of Highland Ghost Hunters, are pleased to present a very special November evening at one of Michigan’s most haunted locations, the Historic Holly Hotel.
More than ghost stories and urban legends … you’ll hear real stories of hauntings identified from paranormal investigations. Video and audio will be presented.
The Holly Hotel (now restaurant) is over 100 years old. Uniquely styled to maintain its 19th century ambiance it will be a perfect setting for our haunted evening. Because the restaurant is older, it does not have an elevator. " A Haunted Evening" will take place on the second floor banquet room (Carry Nation Banquet Room). Wait staff will be on hand to assist those with special needs to the second floor.
A three-course dinner will be served in the 2nd floor banquet room, considered one of the most paranormally active areas of the restaurant.
Highland Ghost Hunters will begin by sharing what a real paranormal investigation is like, which includes equipment used and evidence analysis. Both Highland Ghost Hunters and authors, Kat and Bev, will then share some of their stories of past and current paranormal investigations. Audio, video and photographic evidence will be presented.
Following the presentation, guests will be invited to join in a ghost hunt at the Historic Holly Hotel. Now it’s your turn to find out if the stories of the haunting are true. Hand held cameras and audio equipment are welcome (no dvr systems)
Available for purchase during event (cash or check only on-site):
* BOOK, "Haunted Travels of Michigan": $15.00 (when purchased at event site)
* Haunted Travels T-Shirts: $20.00
* Mini, high-powered LED ghost hunter flashlights: $4.00
DINNER-EVENT-HUNT SCHEDULE November 13, 2009
NOTE: THESE TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE
6:30-7:30 p.m. - Cocktails (open pay bar): Meet Kat & Bev, authors of "Haunted Travels of Michigan" and the Highland Ghost Hunters Team
What an amazing time we had with a great group of people last weekend at our Haunted Weekend on Mackinac Island event. The weather was beautiful, highs in the 70's and sunny. Fall colors were stunning and paranormal activity surprisingly high.
The Downtown Haunted History tour was fascinating as Haunts of Mackinac guides led half the group around the city sharing the island's eerie history. Later in the evening the second half of the group went on the investigation of the theater and sound stage. Meantime, small teams began investigation of Room 2200. The first night a number of reports including K2 responses, disembodied voices, and even a shadowy apparition was spotted in the theater area. It didn't stop in the theater. Strange events continued in Room 2200. This is the room Jason Hawes (SyFy "Ghost Hunters") spent the night and experienced sounds of footsteps and the light in the room turning on. K2 hits in response to questions along with a few other strange events occurred. AND it was only the beginning.
Saturday morning, another beautiful sunny, warm day. After breakfast overlooking the lake, a leisurely stroll through the scenic grounds, and the afternoon investigations began. Some of the group hiked to the first destinations others decided to register for our chartered wagon or carriage ride. It was a leisurely, scenic ride up to the top at Fort Holmes. 
unexpected. Wish we could share the details of what happened but, because of the surprising activity and already identified evidence, we must hold out until release of our third book in the series (publisher's agreement). 
Next stop was the ancient Native American burial site with incredible history predating 1763. We didn't have any obvious activity there. However, we need to listen to audio and video before we will know for certain.
We have hours of video and audio to review and, hopefully, our guest investigators for the weekend will share their evidence with you. Once we have it finished, we'll share some of the things uncovered during the weekend's investigation.
What an incredible time we had at the 2nd Annual Michigan Paranormal convention hosted by the Upper Peninsula Paranormal Research Society! It was fantastic to see so many of our friends come out and wonderful to meet new friends.
John Zaffis and Rosemary Ellen Guiley are just beginning their research on Djinn. The Djinn (Genies) are based on Arab folklore and Islamic teaching. They can be good or bad and are capable of taking many shapes. John and Ellen are still on the fringe of understanding this entity. We're looking forward to hearing where their research leads them.
Also presenting were Bev and Kat, authors of Haunted Travels of Michigan. Representing the great state of Michigan, they started things on the lighter side but moved their presentation to the darker, bizarre Holly Demon case. 
performed by Pastor G. P. Haggart. The entire Mid Michigan team along with G.P. Haggart were in attendance.
room packed. During the dinner, Kat and Bev sat with Stan Friedman, Dustin Pari, Linda Godfrey, and Lisa Smith (psychic as heard on CBS radio) and chatted about anything from the new app's Linda's husband added to his new smart phone to Stan's latest international travels. A great time with an incredible group of people
Thanks so much to Tim, Brad, Lance and the incredible Upper Peninsula Paranormal Research Society team for putting together such an enjoyable and interesting group of people. Also thanks to the Kewadin Resort and Casino for making sure everyone was accommodated. Great time with a great group of people.
2nd Annual MICHIGAN PARANORMAL CONVENTION, Aug. 12-13. 
start (trying to chase down a mail truck with our new tshirts). Next, on a very busy I-75 in Toledo, a flat tire/blowout took us off road for a while. Then, back on the road with a little donut tire as substitute. As we neared Mansfield, we hit one of the worst thunderstorms and torrential rains we've encountered for a while. With barely minutes to spare, we made it to Mansfield.
Travels Tshirts ... we received proofs on Friday and they looked **awesome**. For others who may be interested, price is $22.50 plus $5.00 shipping. If you haven't seen our newest designs here they are. You can see a close-up in our 