The Girl in the Woods
Aug 12, 2026 · 11m
Summary
Host Wendy Yance addresses listener feedback on Camp Weeping Cedars legends, focusing on the "Old Woman in the Woods." She recounts how the entity transformed from an elderly figure to a young woman after a tragic incident involving hikers and a camper’s mirror ritual. Yance reflects on the camp’s eventual closure due to financial struggles and a fire, contrasting the supernatural mystery with the harsh realities of its end.
Topics discussed
Intro and corrections on camp legends
The legend of the Old Woman in the Woods
Rituals to summon the Old Woman
Personal encounters and artistic depictions
Hikers witness the Old Woman in Red Bear Creek
A camper sees the entity in a mirror
The entity transforms into a young woman
Financial crisis and the mess hall fire
Reflections on the camp's closure and legacy
Outro and support information
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