Deep within Michigan’s shadowy forests, along its misty lakeshores, and in its historic towns lies a collection of spine-chilling urban legends that have intrigued generations. The Great Lakes State offers some of America’s most enduring supernatural tales, a collection of Michigan folklore drawn from Indigenous myths, colonial fears, and industrial-era tragedies. From the notorious Michigan Dogman to the ghostly lighthouse keepers who never abandoned their posts, these scary stories continue to thrive in the whispered conversations of locals and the campfire tales of visitors alike.

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