Haunted OR
Oregon's misty coast and old port city of Portland have given rise to stories about lighthouse ladies and underground passages.
Lighthouse Yachats, OR
The lighthouse was first lit in 1894, and the keeper's house now operates as a bed and breakfast. Guests and caretakers report a gray-haired woman they call Rue, believed to be the spirit of a keeper's wife.
Visiting: The lighthouse is part of a state scenic viewpoint; the keeper's house is a bed and breakfast by reservation.Official site →
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Underground passages Portland, OR
Basements and passages beneath Old Town Portland are tied to legends that sailors were kidnapped and forced into service on ships in the 1800s. Historians debate how much of the story is true, but tour guides share tales of ghostly figures in the dark.
Visiting: Accessible only on guided tours run by local operators; book in advance.
Lighthouse Newport, OR
Built in 1871, this wooden lighthouse served for only about three years before a new light replaced it. An 1899 magazine story about a girl who vanished inside helped give it a haunted reputation, though the tale is fiction.
Visiting: Part of Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site; check state parks for interior opening hours.
Ghost stories are shared as folklore. Hours, tours and access change — always check with the site before you go, and never enter private or closed property.
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