Freetown State Forest in Massachusetts is said to be a center for high weirdness. There are many different locations within this forest that are haunted, and UFO and Bigfoot sightings are also common. This episode provides an overview of the location and discusses some of the most prominent stories.
This episode was written by Matthew Armstrong with music by Matthew Armstrong and production assistance from Kaylia Metcalfe.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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Show Notes and Sources
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Boston.com: http://archive.boston.com/news/local/articles/2005/10/30/tales_from_the_swamp/
Freetown State Forest Website: https://www.mass.gov/locations/freetown-fall-river-state-forest
Lore Podcast: https://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/7
Mysterious Universe: https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2015/06/the-cursed-forest-of-massachusetts/
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New Bedford Guide: https://www.newbedfordguide.com/freetown-police-add-pukwudgie-warning-signs-to-freetown-state-forest/2017/04/01
New England Today: https://newengland.com/today/travel/massachusetts/berkshires/Bigfoot-sighting-berkshires/
Only in Your State: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/massachusetts/haunted-forest-freetown-ma/
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