Sierra Paranormal Society
History Deserves More Than a Ghost Story.
Sierra Paranormal Society is an independent paranormal investigation team dedicated to exploring historic locations, documenting unexplained experiences, and preserving the stories of the places and people connected to them.
Who We Are
Sierra Paranormal Society was founded from a shared fascination with history, unexplained experiences, and the stories that continue to surround historic places long after the people who once occupied them are gone.
Based in Northern Nevada, SPS investigates historical locations throughout the Sierra Nevadas and beyond. Our work combines historical research, field investigation, documentation, and critical review as we seek to better understand the experiences associated with the locations we visit.
We don't enter a property expecting to find something paranormal. We enter prepared to observe, question, document, and investigate what occurs.
Our Mission
Our mission is to conduct thoughtful, respectful paranormal investigations while recognizing that every location is more than its reported activity.
Before a place became known for unexplained footsteps, voices, apparitions, or other experiences, it was part of someone's life. People worked there, gathered there, celebrated there, struggled there, and left behind histories worth understanding.
We believe paranormal investigation should complement that history- not overshadow it.
History, Preservation, & Community
The History Matters.
Historical locations carry stories whether paranormal activity is present or not.
Research allows us to better understand the people, events, industries, communities, and circumstances that shaped a property. Whenever possible, we look to documented historical sources while clearly distinguishing established history from local legend and paranormal lore.
By sharing what we learn, we hope our investigations encourage others to become interested not only in what may remain within these places- but in why these places deserve to be remembered at all.
Working With the Communities Behind the History
Some of the most important people we meet aren't paranormal investigators- they're the owners, caretakers, historians, employees, volunteers, and community members who keep historic places alive.
Sierra Paranormal Society values opportunities to work with those who know these locations best. We approach partnerships with respect for property rules, historical preservation, privacy, and the responsibilities that come with being invited into someone else's space.
If you own or manage a historical property and are interested in working with SPS, we'd be glad to hear from you.
The SPS Approach
INVESTIGATE
INVESTIGATE
INVESTIGATE
Ask questions before drawing conclusions.
RESPECT
INVESTIGATE
INVESTIGATE
Honor the property, its history, and its people.
DOCUMENT
DOCUMENT
DOCUMENT
Record what occurs accurately and transparently.
REPEAT
DOCUMENT
DOCUMENT
Test observations whenever circumstances allow.