Pacific Northwest Legends & Lore by Ira Wesley Kitmacher

With its sweeping vistas and rugged beauty, the Pacific Northwest is a natural setting for the extraordinary.

Strange tales of paranormal phenomena and other wild stories thrive among the trees and waterways, including sightings of Bigfoot, werewolves, and other mysterious cryptids. Is there a curse tied to the worst streetcar disaster in Tacoma--and America--that resulted in 44 deaths? Rumor has it that a model carved from the wooden remains of the crash claimed at least three more lives. A tree stump in Crater Lake is said to have power over the weather, and Terrible Tilly, a lighthouse on Tillamook Head, claimed several victims both before and after it was built.

Author and historian Ira Wesley Kitmacher explores the mysterious side of the Pacific Northwest.

Ira Wesley Kitmacher is a historian and published author of books on American and European history and folklore. He holds juris doctor (JD), master of science and bachelor of arts degrees. Ira appeared in television news programs, filmed documentaries, magazines, radio programs, podcasts, newspapers, museum events and conferences. Ira taught graduate courses at Georgetown University and Portland State University and is an acclaimed speaker and guide with a passion for history and folklore.