From high mountain tarns to the remote logging trails of the North Woods, Maine hides creatures that never make the tourist brochures. Serpents lurking in bottomless ponds. Merfolk that rise when the water turns black. Shapeshifters wandering the Acadian forests. Little people said to bless a household... or ruin it.

Tonight, we're diving into five more Maine cryptids you've probably never heard of, following old legends back to the places where they were born. The places where the map thins out, the woods grow strange, and locals lower their voices before speaking. These are the stories that survive in fishing camps, logging towns, and isolated communities long after the rest of the world has forgotten them. Stories of creatures glimpsed at the edge of firelight, strange figures seen beside lonely roads, and things that may still be waiting in the dark.

So settle in, turn down the lights, and join me as we explore five of Maine's strangest and most overlooked cryptids. Because sometimes the things hiding in the woods aren't lost at all. They're waiting to be found.

Have you had an encounter? Reach out to me in the fog.

This has been a production of Acadia After Dark LLC, written, directed, and produced by Christian Leathers — also known as Reverend Redbeard. Our intro music is by local Maine folk‑punk legends Pine Tree Riot, and our background music and sound effects come courtesy of Epidemic Sound. If you want more of the show, you can find us on social media or head over to acadiaafterdark.com, where you’ll find info about our episodes, news, and more.

Finally, if you’d like to support the show and help keep the lights on, there are a few ways to do that. You can join us in the darkness over on Patreon and become a Lantern Holder, which gets you early access to ad‑free episodes, digital bonuses, and exclusive content like The Lantern Logbook. If a monthly commitment isn’t your thing, you can visit our merch store and pick up something nice before you hit the trails. The holidays are right around the corner so why not get a gift for the Acadia After Dark fan in your life?

Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there.

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