Have you seen the rock “bleed” when it rains? Find out the complete story in “Stories the Red People Have Told…and…More” by Robert E. Now, some say that when it rains the blood from the dead Natives can be seen on the rock. Another legend states that the rock was in place while the two Native chiefs were bickering over territory lines and while they were having their usual disputes upon the rock, the Great Spirit cast down a bolt of lightning, killing both Indian chiefs. Some say the earth still shudders on the shores of Lake Huron today. The chiefs would eventually meet at the boundary line where the rock is now and continue to bicker, causing the Great Spirit to become so upset that he threw this giant rock down upon them ultimately crushing and burying them beneath. One legend has it that before the rock was there, two rival Native American chiefs were in a constant squabble over hunting lands and territory, with one chief being more aggressive than the other. Located just 6 miles north of Hoeft Park outside of Rogers City, there lies a giant boulder measuring six feet tall and twelve feet wide. Care to find out? Write us with your story. People claim these lands are haunted by the spirits of the Native Americans and perhaps the people of Bell. Located in the Besser Bell Natural Area, this ghost town holds evidence of occupation with a small cemetery where villagers are buried, a remaining chimney, some collapsed walls, and a bronze dedication plaque. George loved children and later she identified the man as George Parris after seeing a photo hung up in the museum adjacent to the lighthouse. In fact, one little girl who was visiting the lighthouse was giggling up at the top of the tower and when her parents asked what was so funny, she said there was a man up there making her laugh. The wiring was removed from the light in 1979, could this be George? Many think so. George died in 1992, leaving his wife Lorraine to tend to the grounds where every night since his death, the amber light at the top of the tower glows from dusk until dawn. He and his wife took care of the grounds and the lighthouse for tourism purposes. George Parris was the keeper of the lighthouse after it was decommissioned. The most famous story is that of George Parris. Although only operational for 31 years, she still has plenty of ghost tales to be heard. Tis’ the season, after all! Old Presque Isle LighthouseĬonstructed in 1840, Old Presque Isle Light was the first lighthouse in the Presque Isle area. From downtown to the countryside, to the shorelines of Lake Huron, find your haunted adventure by visiting any of these locations. Alpena is no exception with a rich history that tends to…jump out at you…from time to time. Hauntings, urban legends, and Native American folklore are cultural experiences that can be found all over the world. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s something else. Is it your imagination? Perhaps it’s the wind. Alpena Area Convention & Visitors BureauĪ bump in the night, a whisper in your ear.Sanctuary of the Great Lakes Newsletter.Kayak, Canoe, SUP, Snorkel, Dive & Sail.Cabins, Cottages, Resorts, & Bed and Breakfast.
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