The Haunted Tunnel of Western Massachusetts

The Hoosac Tunnel in Massachusetts is a legendary railroad tunnel that connects the towns of Florida and North Adams in Massachusetts. The tunnel is more than 25,000 feet long and cost $14,000,000 to build between 1851 and 1875.

The name for the tunnel is from the Mohawk language for "place of rocks," though, over time, legend has replaced fact and suggested that it means "forbidden place."

While the structure helps provide a vital link between two towns, some people think it has a vital link during to the supernatural. The structure took more than 25 years to build (for those who've long lived in the Bay State, think in terms of the Big Dig). It took a lot of work to build the tunnel.

And, unfortunately, it took a lot of lives. More than 190 people died during the construction of the tunnel. Since it opened, 30 people have lost their lives, including 13 miners whose lives were taken in a mining accident. Some workers on the project were suspicious of some deaths that took place inside the tunnel, and some workers claimed the tunnel was cursed.

Inside the tunnel, people have heard strange noises and seen floating apparitions. Muffled voices have been recorded on audio tape. The image of the grim reaper appears at one point in the tunnel. A ghostly apparition of an older gentlemen in work clothes has often been spotted.

This is a spot that should not be trifled with. Not only is it the site of hauntings, it is also an active railroad, complete with many freight trains passing through each day.





Want to learn more.

Check out these sites:

Ghost and Gravestones
Link: https://www.ghostsandgravestones.com/boston/haunted-places-in-massachusetts

Hoosac Tunnel
LinK: https://hoosactunnel.net/

Flying Saucers over Massachusetts

The year may be new with February beginning just a week ago, but reports of UFOs have already been logged in Massachusetts.

So far according to the National UFO reporting center, unusual lights have been seen in the following locations in January:

• Wilmington

• Millis

• Lowell


The Wilmington one might be the most interesting one. According to reports, a circle shaped metallic object was seen for about ten seconds before disappearing. It marks quite a start to the year. It will be interesting to see what happens as the year unfolds.

Three Quirky Massachusetts Facts

Where is in the world is it possible to drive on a bridge as a boat passes under while a train passes over, while a plane flies over - none other than the BU bridge where all four can - and sometimes do - happen.


The Ted Williams Tunnel is actually the deepest tunnel in North America. It goes into the ground to about 90 feet below.


About 15 percent of Bostonians walk to work. That is tops among all of the big cities.

Massachusetts First Bigfoot - Captured

Massachusetts first alleged encounter with Bigfoot happened in July 1765.

In an area of a now more developed part of Great Barrington, MA, some settlers were exploring a swampy region. At the time, the region was known for being a rather dark, dank area. Unusual cloud formations and mists would form, adding an eerie ambiance to the area. In fact, rumors persisted that the region was best to be avoided. 

At the time, the people exploring the region stumbled upon the most curious sight they had ever seen - a large creature, unlike one that had ever known - roaming the woods. The group pursued the creature and tracked it to where it was sleeping. Then, they caught it as it was dozing on the misty ground. 

Yes, that's right. They caught it. But, why have you never heard this story before. It's because the story is lost to history and few accounts of it persist.

But here is what we do know. The creature was described as “ an uncommon animal lately found at Great Barrington. This animal resembles the human species yet is monstrous in its nature and actions.”

The creature was captured and brought to Cambridge, MA to be studied....only to be released somehow and escape into the wild. This fact along brought skepticism from those who did not see it. Yet, for those who were believers, the creature was the first encounter with the Bigfoot of the Berkshires. And it is definitely not the last.

Want to read more. Check these out. Good stories:

https://newengland.com/today/travel/massachusetts/berkshires/bigfoot-sighting-berkshires/

https://theberkshireedge.com/real-story-great-barrington-bigfoot/

Mass Mysteries Website

Thanks to everyone who has visited - and continues to visit - this blog. In keeping with the times, we have decided to migrate over to a website, which we hope to keep up to date more regularly.

Sure, this spot will still exist as an archive, but all of the information on this site - and more now - are part of the Massachusetts Mysteries website.

Come check us out at THIS LINK

The Massachusetts Yeti

The blizzard of 2015 - aka snowstorm Juno - brought a ton of snow, some wind, and a lot of drifts to the Boston area.

However, it brought something a little different.

The Boston Yeti.

Now, if you have not seen it, this is not your typical monster. And no, the cousin of Bigfoot was not roaming the streets of Boston. However, there was a very incredible hoax - well really not a hoax because it was done as a joke - performed in the city on purpose

A guy bundled up to defeat the cold and wind in his very best abominable snowman suit. He seemed to roam many streets and the premise was to make people stop, take notice, and smile.

It did.

If you haven't seen the pics of this rogue creature who got the laughs and smiles he was looking for amidst a blizzard, check out the links below.

Fox TV link
Boston Globe Link

The Sacred Cod of Massachusetts

January 11 1798....

It is the day that a fish was literally paraded through the city of Boston and brought to a new resting place in the current State House under the golden dome of Beacon Hill where it sits to this day in the House of Representatives.

The Sacred Cod is one of those symbols of Massachusetts that has a little bit of mystery to it. It is a nearly five foot pine symbol of the old Bay colony. The cod is a symbol that seems to have existed since the early 1700s. It was chosen as a bastion of pride for the Bay State because of the economic importance of the fish. After all, cod is what lured some of the first explorers, such as John Cabot, to visit and explore the region at the end of the 15th century. It is the reason why Cape Cod is so named.

As Massachusetts became to evolve as a colony and develop its economic industry, cod-fishing became a vital economic institution in Massachusetts. According to records, in the 1640s, when the colony was still in its infancy, cod fishers were able to sell 300,000 cod. The demand for cod grew, as did Massachusetts wealth and prominence.

As Massachusetts became a powerful colony and established its seat of government, the cod became a symbol sometime at the turn of the 18th century. That is when the Sacred Cod began being hung as a symbol. Three iterations of the Sacred Cod have existed. The first was destroyed in a fire in 1747. The second disappeared mysteriously in the early to mid 1770s when the British occupied Boston following the Boston Tea Party. It was never found. After the war, the Massachusetts legislature promised to renew the symbol and built the one that currently stands out of pine. John Rowe proposed the construction of a new one in 1784 and the rest is history.

This particular cod still exists, but is not without mystery as well. In 1933, as a possible college prank, it was cod-napped. Because of popular outcry, it was later returned by two people who slowly handed it over in a car, then left. Exactly who they were still remains a mystery.

So today is the day to honor the Sacred Cod - part of the state's legacy...not without its own bit of mystery.

Want to learn more? Check out these sites:

Mass Moments
Celebrate Boston
MSP Site

One of the world's biggest chairs

The next time you are in Gardner, Massachusetts, you can check out one of the regions most unique roadside sites...the region's biggest chair.

It may look like a mystery left behind by Paul Bunyan, but it is actually a man-made landmark.

Originally a little more than one hundred years ago (in 1905), the large, red chair as long been a landmark of the town. The chair has encountered troubles over the years and is currently in its third iteration. The large, red chair stands 20 feet tall, weighs 3000 pounds, and is visited by many.

Technically, it was the world's largest chair, too, until the 1970s. In 1976, the chair was listed in the Guinness Book. Then, a chair in Alabama took the throne before relinquishing it to a chair in Italy.

It was closed down in 1998, but it was refurbished and reopened in 2001. So, the next time you are passing through the chair city - hence the chair - check out this roadside attraction.

Want to learn more. Check out these sites.

Boston Globe article.
Roadside America
Worcester Telegram article

The Man Who was Attacked for his Beard.

John Palmer is one of those legendary figures of Massachusetts that is often forgotten, but he has one of those unusual stories that should be remembered.

Palmer lived in Massachusetts and fought for the United States in the War of 1812. In the years that followed the war, he returned home to Leominster and began growing...a beard. Now, this should not be considered anything out of the ordinary, except that beards had gone out of style. Still, that should not be cause for concern.

Well, Palmers beard grew a little long. People in town began to consider him sloppy and unkempt. He gained contempt from many people for his appearance. A local minister was even said to be critical of him.

In 1830, Palmer moved to Fitchburg, MA. His problems did not stop there. According to legend, he was the only man who lived there with a beard. In May of 1830, four men in Fitchburg decided to take matters into their own hands. With little regard to Palmer's feelings, they decided he needed a shave. Armed with scissors and razors, they decided to trim his beard for him. Jumping the man, they forcibly tried to cut the beard, but Palmer fought back. He whipped out a pocketknife that he carried and stabbed two of the men who were essentially attacking him for lack of a better term.

Laws were different in Massachusetts and Palmer was arrested. He could have avoided jail time if he paid a fee, but Palmer refused, believing he was innocent (and just protecting himself) and that he had a right to grow the beard. Palmer was actually jailed for fourteen months.  In fact, prisoners and prison guards are said to have tried to shave his beard. Bad publicity caused the jail to release him. In fact, Palmer refused to leave until he received an official proclamation that beards were fine to grow....but none was given. Instead, he was just kicked out of jail. He later paid the fine because his mother asked him to (according to local lore).

We he was released, he joined the Fruitlands Utopian community in Harvard and became friends with Louisa May Alcott. The character Moses White in her story Transcendental White Oats is based on him.

Palmer died somewhere between 1865 and 1875 (depending on the source) and his tombstone even marks the fact that he was persecuted for his beard.

Palmer's story goes to show that Massachusetts has long had people who have had to speak up for right to live how they want to live and fight persecution in the process.


Want to learn more

Story Link
Story Link Two
Story Link Three

Massachusetts and the Origin of Cabbage Night

In Massachusetts, the night before Halloween has often been known for mischief. Although originally connected to Halloween, during the early 1900s, as a quest to turn Halloween into a safer holiday, communities, mischief was eventually abandoned for more fun traditions, including trick-or-treating.

However - sadly- some people still tried to hold onto the mischief making and relegated it to October 30. 

Massachusetts is the home to one community that may have helped to install the tradition of Cabbage Night (at least the name). Framingham, Massachusetts, located in the MetroWest, is home to one of the earliest mention of the terms cabbage night. In the 1930s, when tricks we moved from Halloween night to October 30, it was noted that teenagers in Framingham - like other teenagers in the commonwealth - continued the tradition of playing tricks.

 One of the common tricks played in the town involved a cabbage. Now, a cabbage was thought to foretell the future. By pulling apart a cabbage one could tell what a future spouse might be like (exactly how is left to the imagination and was not included in sources).  In Framingham, in the 1930s, teens still held onto the idea of using cabbage. However, they would pull it out of people's gardens and through it at their front door, then run.

The night in Framingham quickly became known as Cabbage Night. The term was definitely used in towns nearby, including Natick, and has stuck to this day. 

So, if you ever hear the term Cabbage Night, know, in part, that it is connected to the town of Framingham, Massachusetts.

Check out more from these sources.

Legends and Lore of Framingham
Huffington Post

Strange Laws of Massachusetts

Massachusetts is filled with many interesting and unusual laws. This should come as no surprise because, after all, Christmas was once banned here (and some say the law still has not been cleared up). And, there are still old blue laws that forbid alcohol to be sold before 12:00 in most parts of the state on Sunday.

Check out these laws that are still on the books:


1. It is illegal to go to bed without taking a bath.

2. Gorillas cannot ride in the backseat of a car.

3. In Boston, it is illegal to cut wood from a public place.

4. Public boxing matches are against the law and punishable by fine.

5. Unless directed by a physician, it is illegal to give alcohol to patients in a hospital.

6. Candies with syrup cannot contain more than 1 percent alcohol in that syrup.

7. Roosters cannot go into bakeries.  

8. It is illegal to swear in some towns and cities.


This is just a sample of a few unusual ones. Check out these sites for more. Of course, Massachusetts has existed as a colony in one form or another since the 1630s (and earlier if you count Plymouth). There are bound to be countless old laws that are forgotten.

Dumb Laws.com

Strange Laws

Stupid Laws

WCVB TV link

Haunted State Parks

That time of year is coming again...when we trudge off to local state parks to enjoy a respite from the summer heat.

State Parks can be great places for adventures. They have places to walk. They often have camping or picnicking spots. And, they sometimes have swimming holes.

Some of them might be great places to find ghosts.

Ghosts?

That's right. According to local lore (sources below), there are several state parks in Massachusetts that are supposedly haunted. 

Dracut State Forest (supposedly is the home of a Native American ghost and ghost children)
 
Harold Park State Park (there is a claim that there are phantom footsteps in this park)
 
Maudslay State Park (many sites suggest this is haunted and ghosts can be seen here, including the ghost of a murdered family)

October Mountain State Forest (is said to be the home of ghosts, as well as a potential Bigfoot).



Check out these sources to learn more.

http://ghostlyworld.wordpress.com/tag/dracut-state-forest/
http://historyofmassachusetts.org/maudslay-park-in-newburyport-mass/
http://www.theshadowlands.net/places/massachusetts.htm

John Hancock's Hand

Here has - perhaps - the most important signature in American history. Will one fell swoop of a pen - and an enormous sense of self - John Hancock signed the Declaration of Independence hoping the King of England would firmly recognize his opinion of the monarch's laws and decisions toward America.

It is no mystery that Hancock wanted his signature seen. However, what has come of this famous hand...or at least one of his hands....is a mystery.

According to local lore, Hancock's hand is no longer buried with him (in fact, both are claimed to be gone). Now, no one can seem to confirm this rumor, but it has persisted for quite awhile.

Now why would a person want Hancock's hand. Perhaps it is because his hands wrote the most famous signature in America. While few people suggest this as the possibility, perhaps the grave robber was a history buff.

However, a more likely reason is at play. It appears Hancock was buried with multiple rings on his hands. The rings - valuable - were the most likely lure for the grave robbers. Disturbingly, according to lore, when the robbers were not able to easily lift the rings from his hands, they (or he/she if it was somehow a solo act), simply cut the hands off.

Investigating the rumor does prove problematic. Hancock's marker is clear in the Granary Burying Ground is clear. In fact, his original marker was replaced in the 19th century because it, too, was stolen. However, there are two problems with this particularly burying ground. First, multiple bodies were often placed in the same vicinity (or even spot) with each other - a common occurrence for Burying Grounds. Secondly, it appears during some construction of the burying ground, Hancock's remains simply disappeared.

So it appears the Hancock remains a mystery in the afterlife as in his life.


Want to learn more. Check it out:

Freedom Trail Guide

New England Folklore Blog

Wikianswers

October Mountain

October Mountain is a location in western Massachusetts. It is the largest state forest in the state. Set in the heart of the Berkshires, it is a popular tourist destination. It earned its name from Herman Meliville - the author of Moby Dick fame - who noticed the fiery leaves on the mountain during the height of the fall leaf-peeping season.

The mountain may be an interesting place to visit, but it is also shrouded in local mystery. It is the home of three distinct mysteries.

Ghosts
First, according to legend, there are two ghosts that are thought to roam the woods. The first ghost is said to be a man wandering the woods, carrying a lantern, with a dog at his side. The ghost is thought to be that of a hunter. Many people have dubbed the ghost "Old Man Whitney" over time, a tribute to the millionaire William C. Whitney, who built a "cottage" for his son on the land and helped preserve the land to be used as a park. Although any ghost that roams the region is likely not Whitney - it started to appear long after his death - the reports still connect to his name.

A second ghost is also thought to wander the woods. A ghost of a girl, near a deep cemetery, is also seen from time to time. The girl is often thought to be humming and seen wearing a white dress. Some gave speculated that the girl's name is Anna, because the only headstone belonging to a young girl is that of a girl named Anna.

Creatures

The region is also said to be the home of different creatures. The first, odd creature, is said to be "devils" of some sort. These devils are horned creatures that are seen from time to time in the woods...and may appear out of nowhere. While "wood devil" stories have been long told in New England, this particular story could have a logical explanation. Goats were brought to the area (William C. Whitney is thought to have brought some) and perhaps some have roamed wild.

The most commonly reported creature in the region is bigfoot. Several different reports have placed the legendary creature on the mountain. In the 1980s, two different reports had been made about possible encounters between hikers on the mountain and the creature. One report - reported by a people traveling by car in the region - mentioned that the creature as six to seven feet tall and had red eyes. The eyes did appear to glow, thought that may have been the affect of headlights reflected on it. The Bigfoot Field Research Organization also received a report in 1989 about a hiker who saw such a creature stacking rocks and wood. The was large with red hair. The hiker studied the creature for a while as it appeared to be digging for insects. The hiker also pointed out that the creature seemed to have a human like face.

A third creature has been spotted in the area recently - the legendary eastern panther. There is no proof of this creature so far...but reports of the creature have increased.

UFOs
Strange lights and objects have also been spotted over the mountain. Such reports are more esoteric, but still objects have been seen near and above the mountain.

Check out these links for more

BFRO
Bizarre Berkshires
Boston Globe article
Mysterious Hills
October Mountain Whitney Estate

Beware the Hockomock Swamp

For those of you who don't know, the Hockomock Swamp is one of the most bizarre regions of Massachusetts. Located in southeastern Massachusetts, in the region that famed cryptozoologist, Loren Coleman dubbed "The Bridgewater Triangle," the swamp truly is spooky beyond belief.

Although I have only been on the outskirts of the swamp, my father spent his teen years in the region and knew about the swamp well. He always mentioned that the swamp was rather known as a mysterious place. He spoke about local legends of the region and said that there were spots in the swamp that were considered to have quicksand. He also suggested that it was not a place to hang out...so he avoided it.

What is so mysterious about the region? Well, first of all, it probably has a lot of spiritual energy. It was a region that Native Americans knew about. The colonists actually pursued Metacomet - better known as King Phillip - into the region during the waning days of King Phillip's War. That is where he is believed to have died.

What is in this region. Depending on legends, it is the home of:

Large snakes
An alligator
Pukwudgies (spotted as recently as 2012)
Mysterious lights
A native American ghost on a canoe
The ghost of a redheaded hitchiker
A large, hairy, bigfoot like creature (spotted in the 1970s)
A large bird, often considered a thunderbird, which was even spotted by police
UFO sightings, including a sighting by two radio reporters.

Want to learn more about this place....check out these links

Bridgewater Triangle documentary link


Paranormal Encyclopedia link

AOL Patch article

The Pirates of Lynn Woods

For those of you who have never heard of it, the Lynn Woods has long been synonymous with mysteries. While any large, wooded area might account for such detail, this particular stretch of woods is wrought with many mysteries.

One of the most interesting stories of this legendary area is about pirates who may - or may not have - frequented the shores. In colonial days, because the land was well mapped and dotted with coves and crags in the coastline, it was common for pirates to visit the region (New England would eventually pass harsh laws that sent most of them packing).

Well, according to many sources, in 1658, one such pirate ship appeared on the horizon off the coast of Lynn. The ship was probably worried because British naval ships were in the area, or in fact, it may have been chased by them. So, four men lowered a rowboat with treasure in town, and rowed to shore.

They found a small river in present day Saugus and rowed up the river. According to legend, the pirates docked close to the site of the Saugus Iron Works and looked for a person with supplies. They left a "no questions asked" note, seeking a person to drop supplies off in a secluded region with the promise for silver.

One resident agreed - and most legends say he was paid - and the pirates made a camp at a spot that is known to this day as Pirates Glen. They buried the treasure temporarily - as many pirates did in those days - with plans to come back and properly hide it. The foursome most likely went in separate directions to meet at the boat. However, three of the pirates were capture by British soldiers who were in hot pursuit.

However, tale tells of a fourth pirate named Thomas Veal. who eluded the noose and escaped. He eventually was forced to live in Lynn, where local residents accepted him, and he became a cobbler of sorts. It is believed that Tom made his home near a cave in the Lynn Woods and reburied his treasure there. Undoubtedly, this is the type of story that has been retold and embellished over the years.

In time, an earthquake rocked the region. More than likely this occurred in 1663, when local histories of Plymouth, Lynn, and Salem speak of an earthquake that hit the region and toppled chimneys. The cave, the treasure, and perhaps Thomas Veal himself were trapped in the cave, because he and his treasure were never heard of again.

Multiple attempts have been made to find that treasure in the past at the site known as Dungeon Rock. In the mid 1800s, a man named Hiram Marble invested much time and energy into the site. According to Marble, in an era of spirtualism, the ghost of Veal himself told Marble where to look. However, Veal may have been mistaken or Marble confused....because the treasure was never found. In time, the site became the property of Lynn...which is what Marble wished.

To learn more visit these two sites:

Friends of the Lynn Woods: Dungeon Rock
USGS Earthquakes in Masssachusetts

New Year

Happy New Year Mystery goers.

Here comes another wonderful year full of new mysteries. The year ended on a unique note, with a UFO flap and fireballs seen in Massachusetts. Here's hoping there are interesting mysteries awaiting us this year.

Here's wishing all a wonderful and enjoyable new year.

UFO Flap over Natick

Natick, Massachusetts is considered the home of many things. It is called the home of Champions. It is the home of the some of the first major league baseballs. It was the home of one of the first English Christianized Native American communities.

This year, it also seems to be home of a recent UFO flap. In the past sixth months, several witnesses have reported seeing unidentified objects in the air over the area.

A brief report of the encounters are in these two spots.

January incident

July incident

Interesting, considering that Natick is not typically the home of many UFO reports. Having lived in Natick and frequenting it often, I have seen strange things in the sky. Most I have been able to explain, although there was a rather peculiar changing cloud that I saw once when I was young - probably caused by some type of upper air turbulence.

Over the years there have been several reports of unusual lights in the sky. There was one report in the early 1990s of a large light hovering over Route 9 that many people saw. Similar reports happened in the late 1980s (including some blimps that were mistaken as UFOS). And, in 1977, there was a light that followed at least one car through Natick as well.

Is there any reason for this flap? Could be. Natick is home to the famous army lab, so if there were visitors from space checking out a place, Natick would probably be a landmark to explore. The Marlboro airport is not too far a way. So, more than likely, there are natural explanations for strange lights over the Metrowest town.

Still, if you are in Natick this summer, keep your eyes on the skies.

Tis the season for pukwudgie

You step into the woods
You feel a mysterious presence....like a pair of eyes watching you.
You hear faint noises or feel a rush of cool air.
You smell a sweet, almost alluring smell of a flower

What could it be?

Well, it just might be a pukwudgie!

You may be unfamiliar with these creatures, but they are considered to be part of Native American lore that continues to this day in New England. Exactly what these creatures are - no one is certain. However, by most accounts, they are beige or grayish two to three foot tall creatures that inhabit the woods of northeastern United States. They look like tiny humans with longer noses and larger ears. Although enigmatic, they are thought to appear deep in the woods and summer is the best time to encounter them.

According to those who have seen them - and even modern encounters are said to occur - it is best to stray far from them. They have been known to chase people and trap them. Native American legends tell of them fighting against tribe members and kidnapping children. They are reported to be able to transform into other creatures, perform magic, and even conjure fire. They are considered dangerous and have been known to chase after humans and animals. They should be avoided and never stare straight at them in the eye.

And before you relegate these creatures to the realm of fantasy, consider the fact that people have reported encountered these creatures in many of the woods in New England, particularly Massachusetts. The Wampanoag were known to speak of these folk and there have been encounters traced to the Bridgewater Triangle region.

Massachusetts Fountain of Youth

Surely you have heard of Ponce de Leon. He was the Spanish explorer that searched for the legendary fountain of youth in Florida....only to come up fruitless. However, perhaps he should have traveled farther north because, according to local lore, the fountain might have been located in Massachusetts. Harvard, Massachusetts to be precise.

Now, I know what you're thinking; if there is anywhere in America that is squirreling away a fountain of youth, it would be Harvard. Well, it is not the Harvard of University fame, but the Harvard of Shaker town fame. For, in the town of Harvard, Massachusetts, there was a legendary fountain of youth that they attributed as the source of their longevity.


The legend of this fountain begins in 1855. That year, the Shakers were at a crossroads. One of their wells dried up and they were in need of a new source of water. Then, perhaps divinely guided, the Shakers located a new source of water on the western side of a landmark known as Oak Hill.

In need of water, the Shakers built an aqueduct to this new source of water, supplying a much needed quench to their source. But as the next few years past, something mysterious happened. The source of water seemed to have an unusual property. People who drank the water felt healthier and livelier. They average lifespan of people drinking from the well in the 1880s was 70 years old and several people were living into their 90s - a far cry from the typical numbers at the time. According to many sources, there was a 16 percent increase in the lifespan of those drinking from it. The chemical purity of the water was said to surpass that of the most well-known springs (including Poland Springs).

The Shakers believed the water was the source of this longevity. They even began to share the water with others, bottling it and selling it as Shaker Medicinal Spring Water!

Time passed and eventually the Shaker population in the region dwindled. The location of the spring became forgotten.

Yet, the spring can still be founds. However, with time, the advent of Route 2, and the fact that the water now passes through a marshy region, one has to wonder if the water the one filled the famous Shaker Water source may have actually found a new home. Yet, wary visitors can still look for the water source and seek the water. Just be careful. The sight is the home of rocky surfaces, hidden barbed wire, swampy lands, and deer ticks.

Is Massachusetts home of the fountain of youth? The Shaker's believed so. You never know....Massachusetts may indeed hold the secrets to longevity.

And, to check out other people who have visited, see these sites.

Strange New England
Fountain of Youth