The state of North Carolina is one of the thirteen original colonies. Located on the east coast of the United States it is well noted for its beauty and temperate climate. And also for its forests. Notably, the Pisgah National Forest is one of the most famous for outdoor enthusiasts.

 

Whether you are by the sea enjoying the sunset or trekking through the mountain regions there are sights you will never forget.

 

Western North Carolina with its Blue Ridge Mountains is a land of mystery with the Pisgah National Forest being known as one of the most haunted regions in the nation. In times long past the Cherokee and the Catawba battled fiercely with each other over the ownership of these mountains.

 

Welcome sign as you're entering the Pisgah National Forest. Photo by Christa Thompson
Welcome sign as you’re entering the Pisgah National Forest. Photo by Christa Thompson

 

Hauntings in Pisgah National Forest

 

The white settlers were becoming more and more prominent within these lands cutting off trails and hunting lands the Indians had used for centuries. In the 1800s the woodlands of these hills were still a hunter’s dream.

 

It was the day of the full moon on a chilly October morning when a local farmer living in the foothills of the Pisgah Mountain range gathered his hunting dogs and headed for the top of the ridge known as Pisgah Ledge.

 

It was well known for an abundance of wildlife. After a full day of running his dogs, he had nothing to show for his efforts and returned home empty-handed.