Scary Tales in the Summer Heat: Spooky Park Meetups in El Paso

In the ghostly spirit of El Paso, Heather Shade, and Dean, our own versions of Boo Radley, have been delivering spook-infused events for ten years.

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Just last year, they swapped their eerie attics for the park, regaling local enthusiasts with scary stories in their free series, "Ghost Stories, Legends, and Lore at The Park”.

Because who would dare put a price tag on phantasmagoria (yes that's a real word)?

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Their story selections span everything from a tall tale involving a neighborhood prankster who dupes folks into believing in giants, to stories of El Paso's own Goliath, Jacob Ehrlich, standing a heady eight-and-a-half feet tall.

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They've even stirred in a pinch of Mothman and a dash of UFOs to spice up the supernatural mix.

The pièce de résistance, however, is the haunted Plaza Theatre.

This former burlesque theatre – which is true and might explain some of the otherworldliness – supposedly hosts a variety of specters.

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From a wandering kewpie doll to a smoky wraith, a towering apparition with a distinguished mustache, and a playful ghost child, they've got a lot.

Rumor has it that even Billy Ray Cyrus and Tony Bennet had their own spectral encounters here.

Lastly, the ghostly narrative climaxes with the O.T. Bassett Tower, home to a secretive basement swimming pool – because who said ghosts can't enjoy a pool party?

Heather maintains these ghost stories are entwined with El Paso's identity, echoing its rich history and culture. Which I guess is scary?

So, brace yourselves for the next 'Park Tales' that promise to chill your bones, assuming the summer heat hasn't killed you first.

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Follow their ghostly escapades on Instagram @lostepparanormal or their website, and let the phantom festivities begin.

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