Author: Eric Windingstad

Eric Windingstad writes about ghost-hunting equipment, paranormal investigation methods, and reportedly haunted locations for HauntGears.com. He previously investigated with Night Light Paranormal of Grand Forks, North Dakota. Although the group is no longer active, Eric and one other investigator continue to conduct occasional investigations when requested. His HauntGears articles emphasize practical equipment use, careful documentation, historical context, and checking ordinary environmental explanations before treating an experience as unexplained. Paranormal accounts are presented as reports or folklore rather than proof, and affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed. For questions, corrections, or investigation-related inquiries, contact Eric at support@hauntgears.com.

25 Best Spirit Box Questions to Ask Ghosts in Phasmophobia

You’re staring at your spirit box in Phasmophobia, hitting record, and getting nothing but static and a dead ghost hunt. The wrong spirit box question wastes precious time, and in this game, time is evidence you can’t afford to lose. Ask the right ones and you’ll pull clear, usable responses that point straight to a […]

13 Most Haunted Hotels in the United States

Some hotels don’t just have history. They have residents who never checked out. If you’re hunting for haunted hotels in the united states that deliver more than a spooky marketing gimmick, you’ve landed in the right spot. These are the properties with documented sightings, decades of guest reports, and enough unexplained activity to keep investigators […]

Boyd House Minnesota: Haunted History & Overnight Guide

Explore the Boyd House in Minnesota—its documented 1901 history, reported paranormal activity, overnight stays, and practical investigation tips.

Most Haunted Hotels in Minnesota: 6 Historic Stays With Stories That Refuse to Check Out

From the Palmer House to Red Wing’s St. James Hotel, explore six historic Minnesota hotels known for ghost stories, reported encounters and real paranormal investigations.

Is the Palmer House Hotel in Minnesota Haunted? History, Ghost Stories and Investigations

The Palmer House Hotel in Sauk Centre blends Minnesota history, Sinclair Lewis lore and decades of reported paranormal activity. Explore its ghost stories, investigations and visitor tips

Haunted Places in St. Paul, MN: 8 Ghostly Sites, Local Legends and Real Investigations

Explore eight haunted places in St. Paul, Minnesota, from gangster caves and historic theaters to Summit Avenue mansions, with investigation links and respectful visiting ti

Haunted Places in Duluth, MN: Ghost Stories, Real Investigations and a Local City Guide

Explore the most haunted places in Duluth, MN, including Nopeming Sanatorium, Glensheen Mansion and the William A. Irvin, plus real paranormal investigations and visitor tips.

Best Portable Recorder for Ghost Hunting: Zoom H1essential

Best Portable Recorder for Ghost Hunting: Why the Zoom H1essential Is Our Top Pick A quiet building is rarely as quiet as it seems. Put on headphones after an investigation and suddenly you hear the furnace cycling, a shoe scraping the floor, someone shifting in a chair and traffic that felt miles away at the […]

Lakewood Cemetery Ghost Stories: Haunted Legends of Minneapolis

Lakewood Cemetery blends Minneapolis history, striking architecture and eerie folklore involving strange lights, shadow figures and unexplained sounds.
Primary image alt text: Lakewood Cemetery Memorial Chapel in Minneapolis, Minnesota