Utah is a state full of haunted places, each with its own history and mysteries. I set out to learn about ghostly things in Utah, starting at the Fear Factory in Salt Lake City.
The factory isn’t just a place for jump scares during the Halloween season. A separate company, Grimm Ghost Tours, also runs ghost tours that dig into the building’s history, offering a deeper look at why these haunts are so intriguing.
Fear Factory
Inside the factory, shadows flicker, and the old walls mingle with new partitions built for the haunted house. The guide on my tour began by saying, “Some places hold on to more than the stories of those who came before. They hold on to the energy of those people.”
As it turns out, the Fear Factory was once the Portland Cement Company, established in the early 1900s. The factory’s dangerous conditions made industrial accidents a grim reality, and it’s believed that many workers met tragic fates here. Consequently, their spirits are said to linger within the factory’s walls. The tour showed how places like this become a blend of history and mystery, offering more than just a scare — they offer a real connection to the past.
Skinwalker Ranch
This fall, Utah’s haunted places are appealing for those who want to understand the unknown. Skinwalker Ranch in the Uintah Basin is one of the most famous spots, and is known mostly for its mysterious events like UFO sightings and strange creatures. …