HH8 The Traverse City State Hospital Traditional Cache

This cache is part of a series of geocaches placed for the Haunted Hollow VIII event (GC6JDDG) on August 20, 2016 at Sleepy Hollow State Park. The theme for this year's event is Michigan’s Most Celebrated Haunted Houses and Other Places.  This will be a Ghostly Event.

The Traverse City State Hospital (Traverse City, MI)

Constructed in 1885 and closed over 100 years later, the Traverse City State Hospital is perhaps the most eerie place in Grand Traverse County. Originally an asylum for the mentally unstable, during its active years the hospital also housed those afflicted with tuberculosis, typhoid, diphtheria, and polio. Although the Gothic-style buildings have undergone renovations since 2000, a visit to the grounds conjures up the ominous and oppressive feelings of its past. Underground tunnels and caged balconies add to the spooky visual stimuli and, located on the trails behind the buildings, there is said to be a portal to Hell under “The Hippy Tree”. As well as documented paranormal investigations, the State Hospital has several books dedicated to its disturbing history.

Sleepy Hollow is a State Park, so either a Michigan DNR Recreation Passport or a small fee is required to enter the park in a motor vehicle.

Please also be aware that hunting is allowed in this park certain times of the year, so please be careful and dress appropriately when hunting is allowed.