An archive of sightings, field notes, and forgotten Michigan folklore.

Recovered Lore | Field Reports | Unexplained Connections

What began as scattered encounters and whispers throughout Michigan’s history has become something more—a growing body of evidence that suggests something ancient stirs throughout Michigan’s lakes, forests, and towns. Dive into the recovered files, explore the cryptid dossiers, and discover for yourself...

the mysteries of Michigan.

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  • "Yes, Michigan is changing. Towns grow, roads stretch through forest and wetland. But I wonder what will happen to 'them' - the old ones - as the world keeps moving"

    Jacob R. Kosinski, Naturalist, 1937 WHKR Radio Interview

The Michigan cryptids