Posted in Oklahoma August 04, 2020 by

When You Learn The Creepy History Behind Oklahoma’s Historic Beaver Dunes Park, You May Be Surprised

Located in Oklahoma’s panhandle you’ll find the town of Beaver—also known as “No Man’s Land”. Not only is this nickname a bit creepy, but the town is home to a historic park that holds one of Oklahoma’s creepiest urban legends. Beaver Dunes Park is absolutely beautiful and a wonderful place for outdoor fun like ATV riding, but it’s also home to “Oklahoma’s Bermuda Triangle.” This downright creepy tale of mysterious disappearances is sure to surprise you. Next time you visit Beaver Dunes Park, keep this haunted history in mind.

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The tiny town of Beaver, Oklahoma holds just over 1,500 residents, but it's also home to one of Oklahoma's creepiest tales. This story takes place at Beaver Dunes Park.
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The park itself is beautiful as can be, with over 300 acres of sand dunes. This is a popular spot for ATV riding, but next time you visit, you may want to keep its history in mind.
This beautiful sand dune park is also known as “Oklahoma’s Bermuda Triangle” or "Shaman's Portal."
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Many occurrences of mysterious disappearances have happened at this park, and they date all the way back to the times of Spanish settlers.
The first disappearance is said to have taken place in the 1500s, where a Spanish explorer named Coronado witnessed their friends vanish.
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Legend has it that flashes of green light came from the dunes as three people disappeared. Natives of the land tried to warn Coronado, but they didn't listen.
Coronado recorded the disappearances in their journal, which was only to be found centuries later.
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The journal records several people disappearing into mysterious green light, never to be seen again. Natives avoided this land because of the legend of the dunes, but no one heeded their warnings.
Ever since these Spanish explorers, many other urban legends have been claimed of people disappearing in the dunes.
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Legend has it that they vanish to an alternate dimension, hence the name "Bermuda Triangle".
While Oklahoma is home to numerous haunted spots, the history behind Beaver Dunes Park might just be the creepiest.
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Did you know the haunted tale behind Beaver Dunes Park? What other urban legends are you aware of in Oklahoma? We’d love to hear your thoughts and stories in the comments!

Address: US-270, Beaver, OK 73932, USA