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Experience ParaCon, our annual convention dedicated to all things paranormal. Join enthusiasts and experts for a day of exhibitions, workshops, and networking opportunities that explore the world of the supernatural.

Update: Filling Fast! We have filled 10 spots🎉. If you want in on one of Acadiana’s most active locations, contact me at: mlee@laspirits.com $20.00/person. Use our equipment, prize drawings and more… Break into groups w/our team and investigate the most active areas of the courthouse 👀 March 29th 6:00pm

Paranormal exploration has drawn the attention of many intrigued adventurers. With the mysteries of the supernatural swirling around us, hunting for evidence of ghostly presences can be both thrilling and educational. Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or simply curious, delving into the world of ghosts can offer unexpected insights and experiences. This guide will provide you with effective ghost investigation tips, alongside a deeper understanding of what it means to explore the unknown. Ghost Investigation Tips Before you set out on your paranormal investigation, it's crucial to prepare yourself properly. Here are some essential tips to ensure your ghost hunting experience is both safe and effective: Research Locations : Start by studying haunted locations. Each site often comes with its history, and understanding this background can enrich your experience. Local legends, ghost stories, and historical accounts can all serve as context for your venture. Equipment Essentials : Being well-equipped is vital for a successful investigation. Additionally, a camera, a voice recorder, and an EMF (Electromagnetic Field) meter can help you capture evidence of paranormal activity. If you want to go the extra mile, consider getting a thermal imaging camera as well. Team Up : It's safer and more enjoyable to explore with a group. Find others who share your interest in the supernatural. Team members can support each other, help with equipment, and provide varying perspectives during the investigation. Safety First : Always prioritize safety. Inform someone about your investigation details, including your location and expected return time. It’s also wise to bring a basic first-aid kit, a flashlight, and cell phones for communication. Respect the Location : When exploring, always be respectful of the sites you visit. Many locations have historical significance or are considered sacred. Vandalism, littering, or disruptive behavior can tarnish the integrity of these locations and disrespect their history. Is Paranormal Activity a Real Thing? This is often the burning question for many aspiring ghost hunters: Is paranormal activity real? The short answer remains subjective. Most scientific research points to psychological phenomena like pareidolia, where we perceive familiar shapes or patterns within randomness. However, personal experiences vary, leading some to assert the existence of spirits. Anecdotal evidence, coupled with eyewitness accounts, often fuels curiosity. Interestingly, reports suggest that many investigations yield little to no tangible evidence of paranormal occurrences. However, just because you can't see or measure it doesn't mean it isn't real for some people. The emotional and psychological aspects of encounters often evoke strong feelings and memories. Whether one considers these experiences credible or not largely depends on personal beliefs. Equip Yourself with Knowledge Expanding your knowledge about ghosts and the paranormal can greatly enhance your investigation experience. Familiarizing yourself with various types of paranormal phenomena—such as hauntings, shadow people, or poltergeists—can better prepare you for what you might encounter. Additionally, consider attending workshops or courses on ghost hunting. Many seasoned paranormal investigators offer insights into methods, tools, and techniques used during investigations. You can also join online forums or social media groups dedicated to discussing paranormal exploration . Engaging with fellow enthusiasts can provide support and broaden your understanding of the field. Conducting an Effective Investigation To ensure your investigations are productive, follow a structured approach. Here's a straightforward guide: Setting Intentions : Before each investigation, team members should gather to establish clear intentions. What are you hoping to learn? Are you seeking contact with specific entities, or are you focusing on gathering evidence? Document Everything : Recording your findings is crucial. Whether through written notes, audio recordings, or photographs, capturing what you experience can provide valuable insights. Document date, time, location, the conditions of the environment, and any unusual occurrences. Using Equipment Wisely : Learn how to effectively use your tools. For instance, understand how to interpret EMF readings, as fluctuations may indicate the presence of a spirit. In most cases, human activity, electrical devices, or natural phenomena can affect your readings. It’s essential to record these observations too. Quiet Observation : Spend time quietly observing your surroundings. Silence can often lead to unexpected encounters. Listen for unusual sounds—whispers, footsteps, or knocks might provide clues to the presence of spirits. Follow Up : After your investigation, review all collected information as a team. Analyze audio recordings, photographs, and arranged data. Discuss your experiences and identify any patterns. This reflection may lead to deeper insights regarding the locations you explore. Balancing Skepticism and Belief A great investigator maintains a balance between skepticism and belief. While it’s essential to keep an open mind about experiences, skepticism helps ground your approach. One way to blend the two is to create a set of criteria before each investigation. Determine how you’ll identify potential evidence of paranormal activity and establish boundaries for personal beliefs. This mindset allows you to be critical of experiences while remaining open to possibilities. Engage in discussions with other investigators who share similar beliefs or skepticism can deepen your understanding and enrich your inquiries. The Ethical Side of Paranormal Investigations As you traverse ghostly landscapes and haunted sites, ethics must guide your actions. Get Permission : Always obtain permission before investigating private properties. Trespassing could land you in legal trouble and disrespect the owners. Consider the Living : Any evidence or findings should be presented considerately, ensuring anything shared doesn’t disturb the peace of living relatives or those connected to the site’s history. Be Transparent : If you engage in group investigations or share experiences online, be honest about your findings. Misrepresentation of evidence can lead to misinformation. The Rewarding Journey of Exploration Ghost hunting is more than just seeking the unknown; it is about understanding history, rich stories, and the human experience beyond the tangible realm. Each investigation can leave you with lasting lessons about life and death, curiosity and skepticism. As you embark on your own ghostly adventures, remember that each experience can offer profound insights that stretch beyond the veil of reality. Whether you capture proof of the supernatural, encounter a presence, or simply enrich your understanding of history, the journey is as meaningful as any discovery. As you refine your techniques and continue your adventures in paranormal exploration , embrace the evolving experience with an open heart and a curious mind. Happy hunting!

Follow along with our group as we go on adventures! Welcome back! April was a busy month for our Louisiana Spirits team members. After a long wait, our second annual Cajun Country ParaCon arrived! This year, the event was held at the historic Vermilionville, located in Lafayette, LA. Vendors and guests from all over the country came to support our event. We cannot say enough kindness shown by Johni and Vermilionville. We doubled our attendance from last year's event and are so excited to see our little ParaCon continue to grow! A huge thank you to our special guests, speakers, and celebrities that helped in making our event a success. We would love to thank all of the attendees for the support as we continue to expand our event. Several team members were able to travel recently and got to experience some phenomenal events! Members from Acadiana Chapter went to beautiful Sedona to participate in Enchanted Convergence with Jodi Dehn and Sarah Lemos. In late April, several members from Acadiana and East were invited to participate in the 1st annual Boos on the Battleship event hosted by Katie McVay, on the historic USS North Carolina. Our team continues to be humbled and thankful to join others events in our paranormal family. The sweltering heat of the summer is coming, but that is not stopping us! We can't wait to share more experiences with everyone! Hauntingly yours--M.

Along with these guest were many other paranormal groups from around the U.S. We were joined by Sarah Lemos, Ghost Hunting Housewives, Southern Heat Paranormal, Urban Investigator, Greg Nicholas, Gothic Jail, Psydkicks Paranormal, Louisiana Dread, Jerome Leonard from Ghost of Morgan City, Lotus Witch Paranormal, ParaFlixx, and Spectral Threads.   We also had several wonderful vendors including, Kayla Matherne Psychic Artist Medium, Capt. Caviars Swamp Tours, Swamp Fever Marinade, Quest Podcast Misti Gaither and Brandon Maughon, Stephanie Groves, and the Haunted Fairbanks House. As you can see it was an amazing time on the bayou in Cajun Country! Hope to see you all next year and “Laissez les bon temps rouler” with us!

Where the Spirits Of the Bayou Come Alive! A paranormal event to share our Cajun culture, food, music, mysteries & "joie de vivre" (joy of living) here in Louisiana. Join us as we step back in time and explore Vermilionville Historical Village. (All funds go into creating ParaCon and donation to the village). Admission includes access to the village, presentations, some meet and greets with special guests, and great vendor booths to visit! VIP Admission includes a ghost investigation with special guests, of the historical village, early access to meet the special guests during the Con, and more!! Limited VIP Tickets Available! April 10-11th, 2026 Your Host: Louisiana Spirits is the state's leading paranormal investigation team, dedicated to uncovering the truth behind active and historic locations with a blend of scientific methods, historical research, and deep respect for the unknown. As a living history village museum, Vermilionville has a large permanent collection of historical artifacts, including seven original homes dating from circa 1790 to 1880, as well as the furnishings, appliances, tools, housewares, boats, and decorative arts commonly used around this period of time. To make our village complete, Vermilionville also has several structures that are reproductions of period buildings, as well as tools, furniture, and folklife objects crafted by our artisans. These are part of our educational collection and used in craft demonstrations and as props. Vermilionville also houses an archival collection including photographs, audiovisual materials, historic maps, and the museum’s internal records. Along with the permanent collections, Vermilionville houses many long-term and permanent loans in the collections, used for temporary and permanent exhibits. Ghostly Bayou Weekend At A Glance... Note: Events Subject to Change Friday Cajun Country ParaCon kicks off with: Para with a Normal Night! -Para With a Normal VIP Passes & Ghost Level Sponsors are invited to a pizza party: 4:30-5:30 Come meet Michael Gagliano & Marylynn (along with some of our other amazing guests) for dinner! -Gallery Reading w/ Marylynn: 6:00-7:00 $20/person, limit of 40 in the Zydeco Room in the Host hotel. -Then prepare yourselves for our Para With a Normal VIP Investigation in Opelousas at the c. 1890 Shutes Building: 8:00-11:00PM (Transportation provided) Pass Cost: $150 and there are NO REFUNDS for this event. Saturday -Con: 10AM-3PM -Vermilionville VIP Investigation: 8:00-11:00PM (30 limit) This year our evening investigation will be a little different to accommodate all our attendees and their respective interests. Mediums, intuitives and empaths can focus their energies inside the Buller House following the pull of energy. All are welcome to investigate this house, but NO equipment will be used there. Our VIP can use equipment in all other houses during the night . Groups will rotate through each house & investigate. Special guests and team members will be located at each house to help the event run smoother. VIP price: $125. NO REFUNDS More Info! Workshops Workshops Workshops Workshops Let the Good Spirits Roll--Join the Games with a Cajun Twist! Virtual Cajun Scavenger Hunt Twice a month, Louisiana Spirits will post on the CCP FB page, a Cajun statement. If you choose to play, you will need to research and write down your answer. The first 3 people to turn in their answers (all CORRECT) to the Louisiana Spirits table at CCP, will win a T-shirt!! Starts June 1st-April 1st Gator Hunt-Rubber Gator Edition All around Vermilionville, cute tiny little rubber gators will be hidden around the village. When you find the gator, check the bottom for a number. That number will match with a SURPRISE gift! Find Da Rougarou During the Con, there will be clues for a scavenger hunt that will lead you to the Rougarou! Follow those clues throughout the village. First to find the Rougarou, you will win a T-shirt! Cajun Children's Zone The Green Space: Bring your own tent, chairs and tables There will be: -Pe'tanque (a French sport of throwing balls to get them as close as possible to a smaller target ball (the "jack" or "cochonnet"). It is played by two teams of 2 or 3 players, standing within a circle on the ground. The goal is to score points by having boules closer to the jack than the opponent's boules) -Face Painting -Balloons -Connect 4 -Baby Alligators (possibly to hold) *SUBJECT TO CHANGE -Popcorn Machine (1.00/bag) -Cotton Candy -Catch a Gator: Catch a rubber gator in the pool and win a prize! Tickets Contact Marci Lee for VIP tickets and sponsor/vendor info! Note: There are LIMITED VIP TICKETS! *There are NO REFUNDS available for Cajun Country ParaCon, as we cannot control weather circumstances. 337-255-8112 mlee@laspirits.com First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting! Special Offer! Shop All New Arrival Cajun Country Rougarou Price $30.00 Add to Cart New Arrival Cajun Country Alien Price $30.00 Add to Cart New Arrival Cajun Country Bigfoot Price $30.00 Add to Cart CCP Guests and Vendors Who are you going to see? Renowned paranormal investigators, psychics, and authors? Come explore unique offerings from vendors of metaphysical goods, relics, and supernatural curiosities--all in one unforgettable experience! Here will be our list of special guests!!

Louisiana Spirits is a leading paranormal investigation business dedicated to providing confidential and professional services. Our team conducts quality investigations at historical places in Louisiana, including plantations, local businesses, and museums. We deliver detailed reports and courteous follow-ups to our clients, ensuring a unique and reliable experience. Discover the mysterious world of the paranormal with Louisiana Spirits. Welcome Check out this great story, as we were featured on SBS Dateline. Click HERE to watch "The Fight for America's Soul!" -GeoSpirits: Our interactive haunted locations map is now online! -Be sure to visit our new Haunted Nation blog. Click the link for a full recap of our very successful 2025 Cajun Country Para-Con! Cajun Country Para-con 2026 is quickly approaching!! Cajun Country ParaCon 2026 Join Us for Fun 2024 DISCOVER THE PARANORMAL WORLD Explore Haunted Locations with Us LATEST STORIES UPCOMING EVENTS Event Title Event Time Event Date Change the event description to include your own content. Adjust the settings to customize the style. June 2025 MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN ABOUT LOUISIANA SPIRITS Who We Are Louisiana Spirits is a leading paranormal investigation group dedicated to providing confidential and professional services. Our team conducts quality investigations at historical places in Louisiana, including plantations, local businesses, private clients, and museums. We deliver detailed reports and courteous follow-ups to our clients, ensuring a unique and reliable experience. Discover the mysterious world of the paranormal with Louisiana Spirits. Learn More In Memory of Chance Lefleur Eternal Member 6/15/72 - 5/23/22 How do you prepare for a paranormal investigation? Prep is key to a successful investigation. This involves researching the history of a location, understanding reported paranormal activity, and ensuring all equipment is in working order. Mental prep is also good, as investigating the unknown can be mentally taxing. What equipment is essential for ghost hunting? Equipment can be anything because it is personal preference. Some use all the latest technology and equipment, some use nothing. We, Louisiana Spirits, prefer a mix, relying on digital recorders for EVPs and utilizing tried and true equipment to back up our experiences. Basic is electromagnetic field (EMF) meters to detect fluctuations, digital recorders for EVPs (Electronic Voice Phenomena), and flashlight that can be helpful for safety and be used for communication. Infrared or low light cameras for capturing images and video and spirit boxes for real-time communication attempts. There are many more to explore! How do you differentiate between paranormal and natural explanations? We approach each case with skepticism and seek natural explanations first. Through data collection and analysis, we rule out any possible explanation before considering it paranormal activity. What are some common misconceptions about ghost hunting? Common misconceptions include the idea that all paranormal activity is malevolent, that investigations are like those portrayed on TV shows, and that anyone can conduct an investigation without proper training or respect for the spirits involved. In reality, paranormal activity is often quite, uneventful, and requires patience, much like fishing, you do it because you love it, and not every trip has a catch. Get in Touch 337-255-8112 mlee@laspirits.com First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

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