Encounter Atlas
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The creatures
Flying sauceraka Disc, Flying discThe classic disc-shaped UFO that launched the modern era of sightings.
Orbs and lightsaka Balls of light, Foo fightersGlowing balls of light that pace aircraft, dance over deserts or hang in the night sky.Nearby
Same town · Museum · Pine Bush, NYPine Bush UFO and Paranormal MuseumThe Hudson Valley's UFO town opened this museum in 2021 to tell the story of the area's many sightings, with exhibits on lights, crafts and the paranormal.Admission charged98 mi · Festival or event · Asbury Park, NJJersey Devil FestivalCookman Avenue closes for costumed cryptids, storytellers, spooky vendors and a film festival honouring New Jersey's famous devil.Usually early May. 2027 dates not announced yet98 mi · Museum · Asbury Park, NJParanormal MuseumKathy Kelly runs this Cookman Avenue museum of the strange and hosts the yearly Jersey Devil Festival on the street behind it.129 mi · Expedition or tour · Lake George, NYAdirondack Bigfoot CruiseAn evening sail on the Minne Ha Ha steam paddlewheeler with Bigfoot researchers and a Q&A.$29 adults, $16 kids (2026)
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