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Explore the history and hauntings in Traverse City Michigan on the Historical Ghost Lantern Tour.
Explore haunted locations, castles, cathedrals where folklore, history, and hauntings merge into an adventure!
Where does the lore, ghost story and truth intersect? That is what we will search for with our Haunted Traverse Expeditions.l
Explore the history and hauntings in Traverse City Michigan on the Historical Ghost Lantern Tour.
About Haunted Traverse Adventures
We Don't Just Tell Haunted Stories. We Go Looking for Them.
Welcome to Haunted Traverse Adventures — a paranormal adventure company born in Traverse City, Michigan and built for curious travelers who want to experience the strange, the unexplained, and the stories that linger long after the history books have closed.
What began as one woman's fascination with the paranormal and a passion for the history of her hometown has grown into something much bigger.
Today, Haunted Traverse Adventures offers ghost tours, cemetery tours, ghost hunting experiences, paranormal investigations, and curated haunted travel adventures — connecting travelers with fascinating places, unforgettable stories, and the people who help bring those stories to life.
We're not interested in simply pointing at an old building and saying, "They say it's haunted."
We want to know why.
Who lived there?
What happened?
What does the historical record tell us?
What have people experienced?
And, sometimes, what happens when we show up with a flashlight, a little curiosity, and the willingness to see what we can find?
From Traverse City to Haunted Destinations Beyond
Haunted Traverse was founded by Desirae "Dez" Dine, a lifelong lover of history, storytelling, travel, and the unexplained.
Dez's family has deep roots in the Grand Traverse region, with generations of family history tied to Northern Michigan. That connection to place became the foundation for Haunted Traverse.
The company began with local haunted experiences and the Historical Ghost Lantern Tour, which quickly became a favorite way for visitors to experience Traverse City's history from a different perspective.
Over the years, Haunted Traverse has evolved.
Today, we're building something bigger:
Haunted Traverse Adventures.
Our mission is to create experiences that encourage people to travel with a curious spirit — whether that's walking the streets of Traverse City after dark, investigating a haunted location, exploring a historic cemetery, or traveling with us to some of the most fascinating paranormal destinations beyond Michigan.
Meet the Haunted Traverse Adventures Team
You're Not Just Touring With Us.
You're Exploring With Us.
Haunted Traverse has grown from a one-person operation into a team of passionate guides, investigators, researchers, and fellow travelers.
Our guides bring their own personalities, experiences, knowledge, and enthusiasm to every adventure.
Some specialize in history.
Some love paranormal investigation.
Some have their own experiences with the unexplained.
And all of them share one important quality:
They're curious.
Our goal is to make every guest feel welcome — whether you're a lifelong paranormal enthusiast, a history buff, a skeptical traveler, or someone who simply wants to do something wonderfully different.
Desirae (Dez) Founder
Hello! My name is Desirae and I am the great grand daughter of a Kentucky witch and 8th generation and descendent of one of the seven founding families in the Traverse City area.
I am a paranormal investigator, storyteller, researcher, and lifelong explorer of the strange and unusual. I have spent years collecting stories, researching haunted places, and creating experiences that bring history, folklore and the paranormal together.
I believe some of the best travel experiences happen when you step slightly outside the ordinary — when you learn the history behind a place, listen to the stories locals tell, and leave room for the possibility that there may be more to the world than we understand.
Clara- Director of Tour Operation
Clara has several furr babies she is the proud mama of and loves all things paranormal. She loves phychic readings and always is on the path toward personal improvement. She loves ghost hunting and all things with the paranormal. Look for Clara to be helping Dez out from time-to-time throughout the summer season and weekends in October!
Shanna-Lead Paranormal Investigator
Shanna is our lead paranormal investigator on our Ghost Hunting Experiences. She loves all things spiritual and paranormal. A great-grand daughter from a Blue Hills Kentucky Witch, she has a sensitivity to spirits. With this sensitivity, she has experienced many visitations through her years.
Mother of two, wrinkly, big 'ol Bullmastiffs, you can find her posting of her fur babies on X (FKA Twitter). She loves to plan family events, host fun backyard picnics and hops on Dez' paranormal adventures from time-to-time including investigating Gettysburg!
Ligia (Leah) Tour Guide
Ligia is a lover of history, mysteries and hauntings of the past and present. A native of Florida she brings her interests and past travels to our ghost tours. In her free time you can find her making something creative or spending time with her family. She enjoys the outdoors and exploring mysterious and thought provoking places.
What Makes Haunted Traverse Adventures Different?
History First. Curiosity Always.
We believe the paranormal is most interesting when you understand the history behind the haunting.
That's why our experiences combine:
Historical Research
We dig into the people, places, events, and stories behind the locations we explore.
Authentic Storytelling
We want you to feel connected to the people and history behind each location — not simply hear a collection of spooky stories.
Paranormal Exploration
Where appropriate, we incorporate paranormal investigation techniques and equipment into our experiences.
Local Knowledge
Our roots in Northern Michigan give us a perspective that comes from knowing the places we explore.
Adventure
Most importantly, we want you to have an experience you'll still be talking about when you get home.
More Than a Ghost Tour Company
Haunted Traverse Adventures is becoming a destination for people who love paranormal travel.
Through our tours, investigations, travel guides, articles, and future group adventures, we're building a resource for curious travelers who want to explore haunted places across Michigan, the Midwest, and beyond.
You might discover us while searching for a ghost tour in Traverse City.
You might find us while planning a haunted weekend getaway.
Or you might join us on a multi-day paranormal adventure to explore a destination you've always wanted to visit.
Wherever you find us, we hope you'll come along.
Come Explore With Us
Maybe you've always wanted to go ghost hunting.
Maybe you love history.
Maybe you collect haunted places.
Maybe you're simply the kind of person who sees an old building and wonders:
"I wonder what happened here?"
If that's you, you're in the right place.
Haunted Traverse Adventures exists for people who aren't afraid to be curious.
So grab your flashlight.
Bring your questions.
Keep an open mind.
And let's see where the road leads.
Your next adventure may be closer — or stranger — than you think.
LOCATION
Most Haunted Locations in Traverse City, Michigan
Haunted Traverse offers a variety of tours and experiences for our guests. We connect the history of the area with why paranormal activity is unfolding in the present. We create hands on ghost hunting experiences and tours that will relay the true spirit of this bootiful Northern Michigan community.
Here are some facts about the area:
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Traverse City is known as the Cherry Capital of the World, but we think it just might be the scariest too!
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Traverse City has been voted as one of the best towns to visit for foodies, wine and breweries tastings.
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The City was founded in the Midwest towns and helped supply lumber to several Midwest communities including Chicago after its Great Fire.
