About this episode

Monica and Sara explore the Michigan Dogman legend, Romania's haunted Hoia Baciu Forest, and share travel stories involving unexpected wilderness encounters.

A werewolf-like cryptid in Michigan, one of Europe’s most infamous haunted forests, and a Texas hike that suddenly feels less relaxing when the venomous snake warnings start piling up. In this episode of Echoes After Dark, Monica and Sara explore the legend of the Michigan Dogman, a creature that has haunted regional folklore and witness reports for decades. Sara then turns the spotlight toward Romania’s Hoia Baciu Forest, often referred to as the Bermuda Triangle of Transylvania, where visitors report strange lights, disorientation, and encounters that defy explanation. The conversation also shifts to the growing lineup of Bigfoot and paranormal conferences planned for 2026, offering a look at where researchers, storytellers, and investigators will be gathering to trade theories and field experiences. Meanwhile, Monica recounts a recent hike through a Texas state park that becomes unexpectedly tense thanks to a trail lined with venomous snake warnings—a reminder that the wilderness holds its own kind of mystery. From Midwestern cryptids to Eastern European legends, this episode moves through folklore, travel stories, and the strange places that keep people coming back for…

People in this episode

Hosts: Monica Martin, Sara Rowe

Topics covered

• cryptids
• folklore
• haunted forests
• paranormal
• travel stories
• mystery

Keywords

• Michigan Dogman
• Hoia Baciu Forest
• cryptids
• paranormal conferences
• venomous snakes
• folklore
• travel

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Echoes After Dark

Places: Michigan, Romania, Texas, Hoia Baciu Forest

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