Into the Northwest Woods — A Prelude (Preview Episode)
Explore one of New Jersey’s most mysterious regions in this special preview of our upcoming two-part series. Host Kyle Whitfield takes you deep into the Northwest Woods of Sussex County—home to some of the state’s most intriguing folklore, unexplained sightings, and ancient Indigenous traditions.
In this episode, we introduce the rugged landscape that sets the stage for two legendary figures: Big Red Eye (New Jersey’s Bigfoot-like cryptid) and Mesingw, the Lenape forest guardian known as the Watcher. Learn why hikers, hunters, and park rangers have reported eerie encounters in High Point State Park, Stokes State Forest, and the Kittatinny Ridge for decades.
Blending New Jersey history, Indigenous lore, cryptid sightings, and the natural soundscape of the Sussex County mountains, this episode prepares you for the stories behind the state’s most elusive forest beings.
If you’re interested in New Jersey folklore, Bigfoot encounters, Lenape spirituality, cryptids, haunted forests, or local legends, this series is for you.
Step into the Northwest Woods.
The forest remembers—and it’s been watching for a long time.
