Join Traci and Kathy as they do a deeper dive into the legend of "Hoppie," the Lake Hopatcong monster. The Curious Explorers unearth the folklore and news items from the 1800s to the present about Hoppie and other NJ sea monster sightings. They also share some NJ personal anecdotes about the fabled home to this mysterious lake creature.
Is Hoppie actually an anaconda? A looonnngg lived dinosaur? A spiritual being? Or something else entirely? Join the ladies as they unpack the intersection of myth, local history, and the enduring fascination with cryptids.
For more on the Curious Explorers podcast, and to support the show, visit: https://curious-explorers.com/
For more on Kathy Kelly and the Paranormal Museum and Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours, visit: https://paranormalbooksnj.com/
For more on Traci Stein, her other podcast (Unpacking Possibility with Dr. Traci Stein), her meditations and more, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/
To read the article by Mary Sparago in NJ Digest referenced in the episode: https://thedigestonline.com/new-jersey/new-jersey-sea-serpent/
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