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Top 10 Haunted Spots in Orange County

In celebration of Halloween, here are the links to last year’s “Top Ten Haunted Spots in Orange County”:

10. Katie Wheeler Library and the “Lady in Blue.”

9. John Wayne and the Wild Goose Yacht

8. Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm

7. Fox Theater

6. El Adobe de Capistrano Restaurant

5. Yorba Cemetery and the [...]

http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/3256

Historical Society Presents the Ghosts and Legends of San Juan Capistrano

If you are looking for a fun and educational Halloween-themed activity the weekend before Halloween, make your reservations to participate in one of San Juan Capistrano Historical Society’s “Ghosts and Legends” tours. Make your reservations soon because spots go quickly for this popular event.

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http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/2905

Why the Sudden Interest in the Ghosts of Black Star Canyon?

Last Halloween we did a fun little series on the top 10 most haunted spots in Orange County. It has been one of our more popular items, and even today — nearly a year later — those articles are always among the day’s most highly trafficked. Of the ten, our article about Black Star Canyon [...]

http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/2497

Rancho Ortega Blog Attracts the Attention of Ghost Hunters

Last year for Halloween, we counted down the ten most haunted spots in Orange County. It was and has been one of our most popular series of articles. Last week, our post about Black Star Canyon (the second most haunted spot in Orange County, according to us!) was reprinted by a Facebook site called “Haunted [...]

http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/1474

Ghost Mission on the SyFy Channel Re-Airs Tonight

Did you miss the episode of Ghost Hunters featuring Mission San Juan Capistrano? If so, “Ghost Mission” will be re-aired tonight on the SyFy Channel.

http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/1402

Ghost Mission: SyFy Channel’s Ghost Hunters TV Show Visits Mission San Juan Capistrano

Did you watch Wednesday night’s episode of Ghost Hunters featuring Mission San Juan Capistrano. According to the Ghost Hunters episode guide:

A woman buried alive, two thousand dead bodies and a faceless monk? Whoa. That’s not the kind of California dreaming most people think about! This episode of Ghost Hunters takes the team to the [...]

http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/952

Ghosts of Orange County: 1. Mission San Juan Capistrano

To celebrate Halloween, Rancho Ortega Blog is counting down the ten most haunted locations in Orange County. If you missed any of our earlier installments, you can find them at the links below:

10. Katie Wheeler Library and the “Lady in Blue.”

9. John Wayne and the Wild Goose Yacht

8. Disneyland and Knott’s Berry [...]

http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/966

Ghosts of Orange County: 2. Black Star Canyon

To celebrate Halloween, Rancho Ortega Blog is counting down the ten most haunted locations in Orange County. If you missed any of our earlier installments, you can find them at the links below:

10. Katie Wheeler Library and the “Lady in Blue.”

9. John Wayne and the Wild Goose Yacht

8. Disneyland and Knott’s Berry [...]

http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/959

Ghosts of Orange County: 3. Los Rios Street

To celebrate Halloween, Rancho Ortega Blog is counting down the ten most haunted locations in Orange County. If you missed any of our earlier installments, you can find them at the links below:

10. Katie Wheeler Library and the “Lady in Blue.”

9. John Wayne and the Wild Goose Yacht

8. Disneyland and Knott’s Berry [...]

http://www.ranchoortega.com/blog/archives/931

Ghosts of Orange County: 4. Plummer Auditorium and the Tunnel Ghosts

To celebrate Halloween, Rancho Ortega Blog is counting down the ten most haunted locations in Orange County. If you missed any of our earlier installments, you can find them at the links below:

10. Katie Wheeler Library and the “Lady in Blue.”

9. John Wayne and the Wild Goose Yacht

8. Disneyland and Knott’s Berry [...]