Among these is the Hidebehind, a cryptid rooted in American folklore, renowned for its uncanny ability to evade detection. Often described as a "nocturnal, forest-dwelling specter," the Hidebehind ...

One of the most famous cryptids in Maryland is Chessie, a sea monster reportedly first seen in a 1936 flyover. Described as a ...

All costumes — from the cryptid world to cosplay, renaissance to steampunk — are encouraged. More than 50 vendors will be selling art, crafts and cryptid-themed merchandise in the large ballroom.

Those are all well and good, but the Golden State might soon become the first state to adopt an official state cryptid. Cryptids, for those who don’t know, are creatures with, shall we say ...