# Colorado's Dark Legends: Vampires, Skinwalkers, and Haunted Hotels | Horror Whiskey Company | EP.68

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Published: 2026-04-19T23:05:01+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamie-knutson/episodes/Colorados-Dark-Legends-Vampires--Skinwalkers--and-Haunted-Hotels--Horror-Whiskey-Company--EP-68-e3i4ual
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Duration seconds: 6477

## Resource

This episode explores Colorado's dark history and legends, including vampires, haunted roads, underground spirits, shape-shifting witches, and the haunted Stanley Hotel, revealing the state's long-standing connection to the supernatural and mysterious.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Setup05:11 Exploring Colorado's Dark History09:51 The Legend of the Lafayette Vampire14:56 The Vampire's Grave and Local Folklore20:11 The Vampire Hunt and Community Response38:18 The Legend of T-Dor41:43 Riverdale Road: The Most Haunted Road46:45 The Haunting of Riverdale Road01:04:09 Tommy Knockers: Guardians or Harbingers?01:16:36 Stephen King's Connection to Colorado01:17:02 The Diamond Room and Culinary Delights01:18:48 The Terrifying Nature of the Mountain01:19:54 Understanding the Skinwalker01:21:43 The Nature of Skinwalkers and Their Abilities01:25:43 The Ute and Navajo Connection01:28:04 Hitchhiker Stories and Encounters01:31:33 Skinwalker Ranch: A Hub of Mystery01:34:09 The Government's Interest in Skinwalkers01:35:35 Estes Park and the Stanley Hotel01:41:05 Stephen King's Inspiration from the Stanley Hotel01:48:43 The Legacy of the Stanley Hotel01:50:54 A Summary of Colorado's Dark Tales#stanleyhotel #tommyknockers #stephenking #horrorpodcast #truecrimepodcast

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