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134 – Phantoms – Spirit Lake, ID

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Do you know about the phantoms of Spirit Lake, Idaho?

On episode 134 of the Travel Oddities Podcast, Harley and Brett confront the ghosts(plural) that are said to inhabit the beautiful waters of Spirit Lake.

Spirit Lake, ID is a logging town and we are fairly certain that is a Travel Oddities first.
Not only is this place picturesque with a scenic downtown, they have an activity for any outdoor enthusiast.

Like so many of the legends we discuss, this one starts with some spooky Native American legends. The Phantoms of Spirit Lake have their origin in these legends, and whether you are a believer or you just love the stories, this one has you covered.

What is the story behind the phantoms?

When is the best time of year to run into a phantom?

If you like your adrenaline spikes to originate from something a little more mundane, then you are going to love Silverwood Theme Park in Athol, Idaho. It is located in beautiful North Idaho, and has over 65 rides, slides, shows and attractions, including one that was voted best in the country by Travel Channel.

After your adventures in this town, you are going to need to refuel, and Messy’s Burgers is just the place to do that. Messy’s is a quick food restaurant in beautiful Spirit Lake, Idaho. Serving burgers, rippers (deep fried hotdogs), milkshake and floats.

Brett and Harley have not been able to come to a truce on the review front, so strap in, it gets really bleepy!

Haunted Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake Ghost Sightings
Spirit Lake, ID
Spirit Lake Tourism Info
SilverWood Theme Park
Messy’s Burgers
Outro Music
Outro by Buckcherry

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11/20/201711/19/2017

99 – The Spottsville Monster – Owensboro, KY

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We are back in Kentucky and hoping that we don’t offend the locals(like last time).

Brett and Amy are traveling to Owensboro and a spot on the map, called Spottsville to find an oddity that is so terrifying that the locals just call it the Spottsville monster.

So what is the Spottsville monster? How does a red-eyed, chicken stealing bigfoot sound?

This cryptid is spooky, but don’t let that sway you from the fun along the banks of the Green River.

There is more to do in the town of Owensboro than you could find at Disneyland.

We discuss the Haunts of Owensboro Ghost Tour and then Amy explains why haunted carriage rides are not for picky agoraphobes with no taste for the outdoors.

If you are planning a trip to hunt for the Spottsville Monster, be sure to pack your spell-book so you can try some voodoo Supernatural tricks which will be fully explained in this very special episode.

No Episode of the Travel Oddities Podcast would be complete without a place to grab a bite, and Amy and Brett decided to go all high class with Shrimp from Bill’s Restaurant.

The Top 5 some sticky stuff on the back, so we are going to write our grocery list on it….some of us need sleep, so deal with my weird ramblings or just listen to the damn show already.

Owensboro KY
Spottsville, Kentucky
Bill’s Restaurant
Haunts of Owensboro
Music by Mike Masse

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02/20/2017

65 – Alkali Lake Monster – Hay Springs, NE

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On this week’s episode Brett and Harley travel the Information Super Highway to Hay Springs,NE to grab a steak and maybe a glimpse of the legendary ‘Alkali Monster’ of Walgren Lake
Is it a 40 to 100 foot long tall tale or a cornfed, cattle eatin’, blinkin green eyed, alligator lookin, flipper havin’ loch ness monster from Nebraska.

In The News: OREO Brews…To Do or Not To Do.
A Virginia brewer is taking OREOs to the next level with their 7% robust chocolate milk stout Hornswoggler. This isn’t your Daddy’s milk n cookies and if you drink too much you might just toss your cookies.
From Walgren Lake to the Bar J for a steak. Brett had the opportunity to talk to the Co-Owner of the Bar J Steakhouse and find out why Nebraska is one of the best places for beef in America and why you aren’t getting dessert so don’t even ask

They discuss a ‘ friendly ‘ festival option in August called the Hay Springs Friendly Fest so bring your curse jar, practice your indoor voices outside and smile REAL BIG!

No Episode of the Travel Oddities Podcast would be complete without a place to grab a bite, and thanks to Nicole we have options this week.

Brett’s Top 5 is one not to miss, I would be ‘lying’ if I thought this might be a Reuben Studdard sized Top 5. This is not SPAM, I’ll eat a Nebraskit on the tallest mountain in Nebraska if I’m wrong, call me a Cadillac at Car Henge.

Congratulations to our January ‘Odd Box Challenge ‘ winner; Amy Cummings-Hatfield…WOOT WOOT!!! Keep those submissions coming for our February /March challenge.

Brett and Harley will attempt to invite fairies to brunch on the next Odd Challenge.Will Brett finally give way to the fairies and the fae will he succumb to their magic and trinkets of gold and silver.

Oreo News
Nebraska Top 5
Alkali Lake Monster
Friendly Festival
Bar J Steakhouse
SharkBanz
End of Show music by Mike Masse
Mike Masse End of Show song

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01/23/2017

62 – Vampire Beast of Bladenboro – Bladenboro NC

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Join Brett and Harley as they attempt to uncover the mystery of the “Beast of Bladenboro, NC. an oddity like no other. Is it a bear,panter,bobcat or someother blood sucking foul beast that crushes it’s victims’ skulls,eats there tongues and sucks their blood dry. One things for sure is it’s not a MANATEE. what creature would prompt thousands of hunters to come to this sleepy town in North Carolina in the mid 1950’s. Perhaps Julian “Tater” Shaw can shed some light onthis dark cryptid tale.
Travel to the tiny town of Bladenboro and enjoy the best fried chicken around.

IN THE NEWS….
I’ll have the Yuengling Brew with my yoga please…
Beer YOGA is the latest fad on the way up and seems to be catching on. Brett doesnt want to be as sick as a downward dog in the process.

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Beast Fest

10/03/2016

48 – Bigfoot Conference – Honobia, OK

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Better throw out your GPS for this trip with Brett and Harley as they take you to the mountains of Oklahoma! On this week’s episode, we travel to Honobia, OK to check out the Honobia Bigfoot Conference. Where else are you going to find bigfoot, but in the mountains of Oklahoma. The people of this town are super nice and they can point you in the direction of all of the bigfoot hangouts. Bigfoot may not be the only cryptid walking in these woods, but he is the only one that gets his own conference. We like to support cool people doing cool things, and what is cooler than having a bigfoot event to raise scholarship money for the local youths. Bigfoot has been around these parts for as far back as anyone can remember, but was brought to the attention in 2001 when a horrifying encounter made the news. We discuss the event that happens at the beginning of every October and some of the cool people we me along the way. This is an epic oddity hidden away in a scenic location.

Our news story is truly disgusting and ripped from the headlines. ScienceNews.org brings us a new super-food.

If you are planning a trip to Honobia, these are just a few other activities that you might be interested in checking out:

Beavers Bend State Park 45 minutes away – Eagle watches are available from November through February. Trout fishing, fly fishing clinics, guided horseback rides, and hayrides throughout the park are other activities offered at Beavers Bend.

Robbers Cave State Park 1 hour away – This park is a favorite of rappellers, equestrians, hikers and outdoor lovers. Robbers Cave is historically notable as a former hideout for infamous outlaws Belle Starr and Jesse James.

Brett’s top 5 things you didn’t know about Oklahoma list.

We also discuss one of the best burgers in Oklahoma.

All this and more on episode 47 of the Travel Oddities Podcast.

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