Utah's Haunted Canyons: Spirits of the Beehive State | Ep. 44

In this episode of The Halloween Podcast, join host Lyle Perez as he explores Utah's spine-chilling paranormal past. From haunted theaters to ghost towns, Utah is a state where spirits seem to linger, leaving eerie echoes of the past. Prepare yourself as Lyle guides us through ten of the state’s most haunted spots in Episode 44 of the Haunted America series.

Featured Locations:

Union Station 2501 Wall Ave, Ogden, UT 84401 Once a bustling transportation hub, Union Station is now a museum known for its spectral visitors, including the ghost of a woman in a red dress who wanders the halls, her footsteps still echoing late at night.

Fort Douglas
32 Potter St, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
Established in 1862, Fort Douglas is home to ghostly soldiers, most notably a Civil War-era spirit seen pacing the cemetery. The fort, now a museum, offers visitors a glimpse into its haunted military history.

Asylum 49 (Old Tooele Hospital)
140 E 200 S, Tooele, UT 84074
This former hospital, now a haunted attraction, is notorious for paranormal activity, with sightings of a nurse in white and the ghost of a young girl who tugs on visitors’ clothes, seeking attention.

The Rio Grande Depot
300 S Rio Grande St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Haunted by the spirit of the Purple Lady, who met a tragic end on the train tracks, the Rio Grande Depot holds a mysterious and eerie ambiance, with her apparition appearing frequently in the station’s grand lobby.

Kay’s Cross
1580 E Hwy 193, Kaysville, UT 84037
This ominous stone cross hidden in Kaysville’s woods has become a hotspot for ghost hunters. Paranormal enthusiasts often report sightings of a hooded figure, strange whispers, and the distant echo of footsteps.

Mountain Meadows Massacre Site
Mountain Meadows Rd, Veyo, UT 84782
This historical landmark marks the site of a tragic 1857 massacre. Today, visitors report hearing children’s cries and seeing shadowy figures wandering the fields, remnants of the sorrowful past.

Mercur Cemetery
Mercur Canyon, Tooele County, UT 84071
In this cemetery nestled within a ghost town, visitors report hearing faint mining sounds and disembodied voices among the headstones, where shadowy figures appear and vanish without a trace.

Ben Lomond Hotel
2510 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401
Built in the 1920s, this hotel is known for the ghostly presence of a woman in 1920s attire and the spirit of a man in a vintage suit near the ballroom. The Ben Lomond Hotel still operates today, welcoming guests and their ghostly counterparts.

Old Deseret Village
2601 Sunnyside Ave S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
A living history museum, Old Deseret Village is haunted by figures from Utah’s pioneer past. Pale apparitions dressed in period attire are frequently seen roaming the village’s schoolhouse and tavern.

Grafton Ghost Town
Rockville, UT 84763
This abandoned settlement, with its cemetery and old church, is one of Utah’s best-preserved ghost towns. Visitors often encounter the ghost of a young girl near the schoolhouse and hear hymns echoing from the vacant church.

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