🎃  A Halloween Haunting 👻

Happy Halloween, dear readers! Since today marks the spookiest day of the year, it felt like the perfect time to revisit one of the eeriest corners of Massachusetts—the infamous Bridgewater Triangle.

I first wrote about this mysterious region back in 2017 in a post aptly titled Bridgewater Triangle. At the time, it was still gaining traction in paranormal circles, having been introduced in the 1970s by cryptozoologist Loren Coleman in his book Mysterious America. Since then, the legend has only grown.

📍 What Is the Bridgewater Triangle?

The Bridgewater Triangle spans roughly 200 square miles in Southeastern Massachusetts. Its three points are Abington, Rehoboth, and Freetown, but the interior includes a whole host of towns: Brockton, Whitman, West Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, Bridgewater, Middleboro, Dighton, Berkley, Raynham, Norton, Easton, Lakeville, Seekonk—and yes, Taunton. That means I’m right in the middle of it!

 

🧭 Why Now?

The Triangle recently resurfaced in pop culture thanks to an episode of Expedition X, one of Josh Gates’ paranormal adventure series. If you’ve followed Josh since Destination Truth launched in 2007, you’ve likely joined him on virtual journeys through Expedition Unknown, Legendary Locations, Expedition Files, and now Expedition X.

👽 Massachusetts’ Paranormal Hotspot

The Bridgewater Triangle is a magnet for the unexplained. Reports include UFO sightings, Bigfoot encounters, giant Thunderbirds, and the elusive Pukwudgie—small, human-like creatures from Wampanoag folklore. Their name translates to “little wild man of the woods that vanishes,” which feels especially fitting this time of year.

🕸️  Halloween Hotspots in the Triangle

If you’re feeling brave and want to explore the Triangle this Halloween, here are some of its most legendary—and spine-tingling—locations:

• King Philip’s Cave (Norton, MA)
  Said to be the hiding place of Wampanoag Chief Metacomet (King Philip) during the final days of King Philip’s War (1675–1676).
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• Lake Nippenicket & Hockomock Swamp
  Often called the “Heart of the Triangle,” this area is steeped in local legend. It’s still on my must-visit list!
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• Solitude Stone (West Bridgewater)
  Tucked off Forest Street near the bridge, this mysterious stone bears an inscription that has puzzled visitors for decades.
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• Dighton Rock (Berkley, MA)
  A 40-ton boulder etched with ancient petroglyphs of unknown origin. Theories range from Native American carvings to Norse explorers.
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• Freetown-Fall River State Forest
  This forest has a dark reputation, with reports of cult activity, animal sacrifices, ritualistic murders, gang violence, and suicides. Not for the faint of heart.
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There are more haunted spots—including several buildings at Bridgewater State University—but we’ll save those for another year.

🕷️ Until Then…

Wishing you a Spooktacular Halloween filled with mystery, magic, and maybe a few goosebumps. If you dare to explore the Triangle, let me know what you find… or what finds you.

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