There was a story in national service where a group of trainees were camping in the forest for a survival exercise. At night, they heard strange whispers. As they followed the sound, they saw what seemed to be a floating apparition. It was said to be the ghost of a native who used to live in that area before it was used for military training. The trainees were so scared that they huddled together until morning.
In some forests, there are tales of ghostly horses. Legend has it that these spectral steeds were once used by loggers in the old days. Now, they are seen running through the forest at full gallop during foggy nights. Their hoofbeats can be heard but when you look closely, there's nothing there but the mist.
One famous national park ghost story is from the Gettysburg National Military Park. It's said that the spirits of soldiers still roam the fields. People have reported seeing apparitions in old uniforms and hearing the sounds of gunfire and marching. It's as if the battle that took place there long ago still lingers in the ether.
A more recent story involves a ranger who passed away unexpectedly. His presence is supposedly felt around the ranger station. Workers there sometimes report strange noises, like footsteps when no one else is around, and objects moving on their own. It's as if he's still looking after the park in the afterlife.
There is also the story of the Lady in White. She is often seen near old ruins or by certain streams in Dartmoor. Some believe she was a young woman who died in a tragic accident long ago. People who have claimed to see her say she has a sad expression on her face and just glides across the landscape as if she's still searching for something, perhaps her lost love or a way to move on from her untimely death.
One of the most famous is the story of the spectral sentry. In a certain military base, soldiers would see a figure walking the perimeter at night as if on patrol. But when they approached, it would disappear. It was said to be the ghost of a dedicated sentry who had died on duty and was still watching over the base.
One common ghost story is about the phantom hiker. People claim to have seen a figure dressed in old - fashioned hiking gear on certain trails at twilight. It's said that if you approach it, it just disappears into the woods.
I've heard that there's a story of a woman in white who haunts a particular stretch of the route. She's said to appear suddenly in front of cars at night.
One story is about a monkey trained to assist a disabled person. The monkey was able to fetch items like keys or a phone for its owner. It was really smart and quickly learned the commands to perform these tasks.
There were also the Navajo Code Talkers. These Native American soldiers used their Navajo language as a code that the Japanese were unable to decipher. They played a crucial role in the Pacific theater. Their work was top - secret at the time and they were able to communicate important military information quickly and securely, greatly contributing to the Allied victory in the Pacific.
There's a story of a phantom horse and rider. Supposedly, they can be seen galloping across the meadows at dusk. It's thought that it might be a remnant of an old cowboy or ranger who used to patrol the area.