What are the most well - known Zion National Park ghost stories?

The story of the spectral Native American is quite well - known. People often say they see a figure dressed in traditional Native American garb in areas that were once important to their tribes.

The most well - known is probably the story of the haunted lighthouse. There was a keeper who died in a storm while trying to save the light. His ghost is said to still haunt the lighthouse, and people have reported seeing his figure in the tower at night. You can feel a sense of unease when you get close to it, especially on stormy nights.

A more recent story involves a ranger who passed away unexpectedly. His presence is supposedly felt around the ranger station. Workers there sometimes report strange noises, like footsteps when no one else is around, and objects moving on their own. It's as if he's still looking after the park in the afterlife.

There's the tale of the lost village within a national park. Long ago, there was a small village in what is now the park. An epidemic wiped out most of the villagers, and the rest disappeared mysteriously. Now, some visitors say they can hear faint voices and see shadowy figures in the area where the village once stood. It's as if the past still lingers there in a very unsettling way.

A well - known story is about a spectral dog. It's said to roam the park at night, sometimes seen by people who are out late. No one knows where it came from, but it's believed to be related to the cemetery history. Maybe it was a pet of someone buried there.

One of the most well - known scary stories is about the cursed tree. There's a large, old tree in Cuyahoga Valley National Park that has a strange mark on it. Legend has it that a witch put a curse on the tree. People who touch the tree are said to have bad luck. Some claim to have seen strange shadows around the tree, and there are stories of people getting sick or having accidents after coming into contact with it.

Another well - known story is about the apparition of an old man. He is often seen sitting in the lobby area, just looking around. No one knows who he was in life, but his ghostly presence has been reported by numerous guests over the years. Some say he has a sad look on his face, as if he is still waiting for something or someone.

Yes. There's the story of the vanishing hiker. A hiker went into the park alone and was never seen again. All that was found was his backpack, half - eaten by some unknown creature. It makes people wonder what could have happened to him in that vast and sometimes unforgiving wilderness.

The story of the Hairy Hands is quite famous. These are said to be invisible hands that appear on the steering wheels of cars driving along certain roads in Dartmoor. Drivers have reported feeling a strange grip on their hands as if something is trying to take control of the vehicle. It's a really creepy story that has made many people avoid those roads at night.

The haunting of room 217 is very well - known. A maid who used to work there is believed to haunt it. Guests often report unusual occurrences in that room.