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What to expect on a ghost hunt

On a successful ghost hunt, you may experience an eerie feeling, a chill, or hair lifting on the back of your arms.

Some people will hear things, which can range from noises that everyone hears–tapping, for example–or strange sounds that the individual hears psychically.

Others will receive strong impressions, or see something flicker, off to one side. Or, they may detect a perfume or an aroma.

Things to think about before you go ghost hunting

Before going ghost hunting, it's important to set

your goals as well as your boundaries. When

people don't do this, they often lose their focus

and continue ghost hunting after it stops being

interesting or fun.

What attracts you to ghost hunting? Are you

looking for proof of ghosts, and – if so – what

would you need to encounter (or experience) to

feel that you've found enough proof? Decide

this ahead of time.

Is your interest more scientific or spiritual?

If you're a skeptic or looking for scientific evidence

of hauntings, you'll focus on measurable phenomena such as cold spots and EMF(Electro

Magnetic Field) surges.

If your interest is primarily spiritual, you'll probably develop your psychic awareness of the spirits.

Any of the five senses can be involved, or it may be just a ’sixth sense’ encounter with the other side.

But, you should never feel that you must own or use a particular tool. If your budget won’t even stretch to include a disposable film camera, don’t worry about it. Just go and enjoy the ghost hunt.

GHOST HUNTING IS ABOUT OBSERVING

Who to go ghost hunting with:-

Two of our most important rules are:

1. Never trespass, and, get permisson

2. Never go ghost hunting alone.

The reason never to go ghost hunting alone is

because so many haunted places are isolated.

Safety is a concern. If you encounter someone

frightening – living or dead – you should not be

alone.

In addition to strange people, many haunted sites

present physical risks. Unmarked graves (depressions the size and shape of coffins), exposed

tree roots, and snake holes are common in overgrown cemeteries. Old buildings can have loose boards, uneven stairs, and a rodent population.

A mobile phone is not enough for safety. In many haunted places, perhaps because EMF levels are

high, electrical equipment isn't reliable. So, never think that it's okay to go to a deserted, haunted

place on your own. If you need to call for help, your phone may not work.

However, some people prefer to try ghost hunting with a few interested friends, before getting

involved with a group.

It's best to go ghost hunting with people who share your interests. If you're a skeptic, you'll

probably have more fun with other skeptics. If you're a believer, investigate with other believers.

But, when you're new to ghost hunting, we recommend keeping an open mind… and choosing

companions who are interested in the paranormal but – like you –are willing to objectively consider the evidence.

When to go ghost hunting

Many haunted sites are haunted day and night. However, most

ghost hunters get the best results at dusk and after dark.

If you're going ghost hunting with an established,

organized research group, you'll follow their schedule.

However, if you and a friend or two are exploring a

haunted place, arrive shortly before dusk. Then, you

can see what's there while there's some daylight. Since

the intensity often builds after dark, you can leave when

the paranormal energy exceeds your comfort levels.

Recommended homework

These steps are optional, but they'll help you get the most from your upcoming ghost hunts.

1.Begin a diary or journal about your ghost research. It can be any blank journal, a composition

book, or notebook paper.

To start, write about your interest in ghosts and haunted places. Why are you ghost hunting?

Are your interests scientific or spiritual? If they're partly (or entirely) spiritual, do you feel that

you are psychic or have related spiritual gifts?

2. Choose a small item that's a spiritual talisman, good luck charm, or represents spiritual

protection for you. Start carrying it daily, in your pocket, purse or backpack.

3. Ask a few close friends if they're interested in ghost hunting. Think about two or three people

who might be ideal companions on your investigations.

4. Read how-to articles and other ghost hunting websites. Take notes in your journal. or ask any questions @ project -reveal

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How to find haunted places

It may be easier to find haunted places than you think. Your best resource will be your friends, and people who've grown up in the area. However, many people are embarrassed to admit that they believe in ghosts. Others don't like to talk about ghosts and haunted places. They think that it's 'bad luck' or that it's against their religious beliefs

Start with TV shows

Many ghost-related TV shows are popular now, so that's usually the best place to start. Focus on any popular ghost TV show you've seen.

Ask a friend, 'Do you watch the Ghost Hunters TV show? other recommended shows include Ghost Whisperer, Most Haunted or Dead Famous or even watch Project -reveals Tv Channel.

If the person replies with a firm, 'No', you should drop the subject.

If the person has watched the show, or suggests another ghost show, or starts talking about ghosts, you can ask if they've ever heard of a haunted place nearby.

(This is an ideal time to ask if they'd like to explore a few haunted places with you, so you don't go ghost hunting alone.)

At Halloween

The week before Halloween, almost every local newspaper runs a story related to a local, haunted place. This gives you several opportunities to learn about haunted places.

First, ask your friends if they've read that newspaper article. Ask if the location in the article is really haunted. Ask if they've ever heard of other haunted places nearby. Chances are, they'll remember other spooky locations, or they'll know someone with a haunted house.

I also recommend visiting the place that was mentioned by the

newspaper. The best time to visit – besides Halloween – is during a weekend afternoon. Other people are likely to be there, looking for evidence of ghosts. In our experience, those people are likely to be chatty and know a few other local places that are haunted.

Take notes!

More newspaper research

Because newspapers like to talk about a 'new' haunted location each year, you may find some good information in past Halloween issues of the paper. Sometimes, those past issues are online.

If not, most public libraries keep back issues of local newspapers, in stacks or on microfilm.

While you're at the library, ask the librarian if he or she knows anything about local ghost stories. Generally, it's smart to call this 'folklore' or 'legends'.

Also, check local folklore books at the library. We've found some great, accurate stories

there. I've also found quirky references to local, haunted places in regional history books from the late 19th century, when Spiritualism was popular.

Regional books

Thanks to the popularity of ghost hunting, there are many new books about haunted places.

Some are awful, but some of them are very good. Look for books that establish a pattern to hauntings.

Ghost tours

If your community has a regular ghost tour, that's a great way to get started. Go on the tour, note the locations, and return to them for your own research.or better still book to come on an investigation with us at Project-Reveal (small donation) Generally, ghost tours focus on public places that you can visit on your own. However, We at Project-reveal recommend evaluating their presentations carefully. Many tours mix genuine history with urban legends and impressive theatrics. It's important to verify every story. In some cases, only about

20% of the tale is true.

Websites

Although the easiest to research, we place websites low on our list of resources. Many of them simply copy from each other. Even the original online story may have been a misquote from a book of folklore.

I use the Internet to research ghost stories. Then, we look for additional information to confirm each story, before visiting the site. At the very least, if the ghost has a first and last name, I also check FamilySearch.org to see if they have genealogical information about the ghost.

So, if you're using websites for research, confirm every story with at least one other, more reliable source.

There are plenty of true, unexplained hauntings, but most have some historical foundation.

The 'creepy' feeling

Many of my best discoveries have resulted from research where someone has said that it felt haunted when he or she passed by. We had no other reason to visit those locations.

In most cases, these sites aren't haunted. The place's history or visual cues create a feeling of discomfort or dread, and that's all. It may be chilling, but it's not ghostly. However, a significant number of sites that seem a little odd – or even chilling – have turned out to be haunted. So, once you've exhausted all known haunts, try a few places that – for no clear reason – have always given you a chill.

Local ghost hunting groups

Sometimes, there's no point in looking for haunted places. Local ghost hunting groups have already done the research for you. You can accompany them on investigations; they'll keep you busy!

People often ask us how to join a ghost hunting group. If you don't hear about them when you talk with people about haunted places, the Internet is a good resource.

While some ghost hunting clubs are excellent, we at project reveal more often hear about groups that are amateurish and/or clique-ish. That's normal, since ghost hunting has become so trendy.

Politics seems to do the most damage. Here's the usual pattern: A group is organized. A disagreement occurs, or some unqualified person tries to take charge. After a heated exchange, one or more people create a rival ghost hunting group, and try to seize the limelight.It becomes more about celebrity than research.

In other cases, a ghost hunting group may be more of a social hangout than an organized team for serious research.

The exceptions are currently in the minority, but they do exist.

The safest way to judge a group from a distance is how long it's been around and what people say about it. You're looking for any group that is generally praised and has been researching for

at least two years.

Evaluating haunted sites

No matter how convincing the stories are, we research haunted sites before investing the time and energy in a full investigation. Our first steps include:

A casual, daytime visit to the site, to see what's there. We check the most likely spots for EMF, usually with a hiking compass. We usually take an experienced psychic investigator with us, to see what he or she feels about the location. We also look for nearby landmarks, especially historical markers or places of note. We'll research them further, in case they shed some light on the stories and possible hauntings.

Basic historical and genealogical research. This is where Simon comes in our researcher in history; We're looking for

evidence of the ghost (if he or she has a name) and events that could support residual energy hauntings at the very least.

Visit the local historical society and ask them about the location and/or the people in the ghost stories. (Tell them that you're researching or writing a paper about local folklore. While some historical societies are interested in ghosts, most are uneasy and protective of local historical sites. They worry – unfortunately, with good reason – about popularity leading to vandalism.)

If the site has a staff, maintenance crew or other regular workers, ask them if they've heard about the ghosts there, or if they've had any odd experiences. (Again, it's best to say that you're researching local folklore.)

Check the public library. Ask the librarian if he or she has any material about the site, especially its ghosts. Even if the only references are historical, they can provide clues. You're looking for events with intense emotional content, and tragedies.

If your town has a genealogical library, visit it and ask about the family name and the location. Genealogists are people who research the history of families… their roots. Often,a genealogist

is delighted to find someone who's equally interested in a family that he or she has researched=Also, at the historical society, public library or genealogical library, look for historical maps

featuring the haunted site. They can be excellent resources.

Finding a haunted site is great, but that's just the first step. Your pre-investigation research can make a huge difference in your success as a ghost hunter.

just some sites & books about ghost hunting

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Picture-Yourself....o/dp/1598634984

https://www.alibris.co.uk/search/books/author/Wilson,%20Jason

http://www.twenga.co.uk/search.php?q=ghosthunting

Another good place to look for books is on Ebay

Happy Ghost Hunting