We are in the midst of spooky season here in the Hawkeye State. Halloween is nearly here!

The leaves are changing colors, the temperature is dropping, and our interest in the paranormal is at an all-time high!

Halloween is the second largest commercial holiday in the United States, according to reports. These haunted attractions attract approximately 8,000 paid guests each year.

Haunted Places In Iowa

Iowans are not strangers to spooky specters.

There are dozens of haunted locations all across the state.

Iowa State University is even considered one of the most haunted college campuses in the Midwest!

Supposedly, the two most haunted buildings on the school grounds are the Farm House Museum and Fisher Theater. The former is the oldest building at the college.

Old buildings tend to lend themselves to some spooky sightings...

Go On A Haunted Road Trip Throughout the State of Iowa

If you want to explore the darker side of the Hawkeye State, we've got you covered!

I found a map that Travel Iowa put together for fans of all things paranormal. It includes some haunted sites and historic buildings that any bona fide true crime junkie would love to visit.

After doing some research on a number of these locations and adding a few of my own, I was able to put together an essential Iowa haunted road trip bucket list.

Haunting Iowa Roadtrip Map

Some of these places are located on private property. If you are interested in adding some of these spooky spots to your haunted travel bucket list, make sure to be mindful of the residents who still reside here...may they be living or dead.

Gallery Credit: Kerri Mac

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Ghosts are showing up on Cell Phones

If you see a ghost flying across the phone on your screen, I know, you may be wondering if you actually saw what just showed up and then disappeared. I am hear to let you know that you weren't dreaming it. The ghost is real on Google phones and I actually caught it!

Gallery Credit: Jessica On The Radio