If you've been to the Wichita Mountains, you've encountered picturesque scenery, waterfalls, rugged terrain, and diverse wildlife. But there's one place most visitors don't know exists - The Parallel Forest.
The ‘haunted’ Parallel Forest in Oklahoma was built by the federal government as an experiment to deal with the effects of the Dust Bowl. Over 20,000 red cedars were planted exactly 6 feet apart in every direction on over 16 acres. As you can imagine, a creepy forest so uniform-looking has brought with it many creepy stories of hauntings, urban legends, satanic rituals, and everything else that can scare the living daylights out of you. Take the journey to this haunted forest and see what encounters you stumble upon in this misfit piece of land.
If you drive along Oklahoma State Route 115 in the Wichita Mountains, look for the little cement pad and line of cedars along the side of the road.
Once you enter the forest, no matter which direction you look, you'll see a tree exactly 6 feet from the next. The government wanted the trees to grow up instead of out, so this design was chosen.
The sunlight is blocked by the canopy of the trees, so the eerie feeling is even more exaggerated by the gloomy atmosphere.
In the center of the forest is a rock formation that is rumored to be a satanic altar. Visitors say they get weird vibes when they stand near it.
But don't think just the center of the forest is haunted. People have reported seeing ghosts with no heads, weird noises, orbs in photographs, feelings of being touched and many more paranormal experiences.
Whether you go just to see this historical piece of land or are looking for a supernatural encounter, just remember to keep your bearings, as it's easy to get lost in the Parallel Forest.
Enjoy this fun (and just a little eerie) bike ride through the Parallel Forest for an adventure from your own couch:
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