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State-by-State, Geographical Listings

Ghost hunters and other paranormal research groups, listed by state or geography.

Alabama - North Alabama Paranormal Investigators Association

The N.A.P.I.A offers assistance to those who are experiencing unexplained activity in their homes or businesses using a variety of electronic and scientific equipment.

Alabama Paranormal Association

This research organization aims to provide information, support, comfort, and evidence to those involved, experiencing or troubled by paranormal activity.

Alberta - Entity Seeker

Formally part of Paranormal Explorers, this group has reorganized to utilize over a decade of experience to delve further into paranormal phenomenon with the goal of being able to provide resources and information to persons reaching across all borders.

Alberta - The Paranormal Explorers

A non-profit paranormal research group in Edmonton, Alberta. They help people with paranormal activity in their home and also get rid of negative spirits. They also provide classes and talks on various aspects of the paranormal.

Arizona - ICPIR

International Community for Paranormal Investigation and Research investigates paranormal and unexplained phenomenon, following strict guidelines and rules during their investigations.

Arizona - Sonoran Paranormal Investigations

This TAPS member is a scientifically based paranormal investigations group located in, and covering all of, the state of Arizona with members from Flagstaff to Phoenix to Tucson.

Arkansas - Arkansas Paranormal and Anomalous Studies Team (ARPAST)

The Arkansas Paranormal and Anomalous Studies Team (ARPAST) is a science-based research group dedicated to furthering the understanding of anomalous and unexplained phenomena via the utilization of state-of-the-art equipment, methodologies, and techniques.

California - Los Angeles Paranormal Association

LAPA seeks to document physical evidence of the paranormal, investigating historical and reputably haunted locations and report on our findings.

Colorado - Denver Paranormal Group

Their mission is to accurately document claims of the paranormal in the client's environment using state-of-the-art equipment, investigations and analysis focusing on validation of the client's claims.

Connecticut - Smoking Gun Research Agency

SGRA is comprised of a staff that is highly knowledgeable and qualified in the investigation of the paranormal, UFOs, cypto creatures and government conspiracies.

Florida Ghost Chapter

Includes investigation photos, member photos, calendar of events, equipment and more.

Georgia Ghost Society

Non-profit organization dedicated to ghost research, the investigation of phenomena associated with hauntings of paranormal, and offering assistance to those experiencing these unwanted and frightening events.

Georgia - Historic Ghost Watch and Investigation

This group, based in Atlanta, investigates hauntings and also focuses on the historical aspect of a haunting. The site includes investigations, haunted locations, stories, photos and more.

Georgia - Paranormal Research Center of Middle Georgia

Investgates the paranormal through research and documentation using scientific equipment as well as taking subjective experiences into account. Investigate disturbances at homes, businesses, objects, and outdoor locations.

Idaho - Idaho Paranormal Society

This is a group of like-minded individuals who volunteer their time in an effort to research and investigate terrestrial paranormal phenomenon and help educate and comfort those affected by it.

Idaho - South Eastern Idaho Paranormal Society

Founded in 2008 to help those who are suffering from paranormal activity, investigating homes and businesses from Island Park to Pocatello.

Idaho Spirit Seekers

This group's mission is to help clients who are experiencing activity free of charge, gather evidence of paranormal events, and educate the public about paranormal phenomenon.

Illinois - Haunted Chicago

Paranormal Research and Investigation. Conducts investigations and experiments, and offers photos, stories, FAQs, news and more.

Illinois - Illinois Ghost Seekers Society

This is an organization of professional people dedicated to research and analysis in the paranormal field of study. They seek explanations to possible paranormal activity.

Illinois Paranormal Researchers

Based in Chicago, this team's mission is to provide clients with comfort and safety during and after investigations as well as answers to the activity they are facing employing a scientific approach to the paranormal.

Illinois - River Valley Paranormal Investigations

This non-profit team located in Quincy investigates homes and businesses that suspect paranormal activity. They do not charge for what they do.

Illinois - Springfield Paranormal Research Group

Created to research, study and investigate the possibility of the existence of ghosts and the activity associated with the alleged hauntings of ghosts.

Indiana - The Force

"Bringing ghost information to Indiana and beyond," this group conducts investigations, offers ghost stories, has a forum and more.

Iowa/Illinois - Small Town Ghosts

Providing investigations of western Illinois and eastern Iowa, this group's site offers photos taken at local cemeteries and information on ghost hunting.

Kentucky - Louisville Ghost Hunters Society

Founded in 1996 by President Keith Age as a way for the general public to have their questions answered regarding possible hauntings and paranormal activity they may be experiencing.

Kentucky - Louisville Paranormal Investigations

Started in 2007, LPI is rapidly becoming a highly respected paranormal group for their honesty and dedication to the paranormal.

Maine Ghost Hunters Society

Their mission is to investigate and document purported paranormal activity and provide a support base for individuals who may be living with paranormal phenomena.

Maine's Investigators of the Unknown

Plenty of weird stuff here, including EVPs, investigation photos and how to request assistance in the investigation of a haunting.

Maryland - Baltimore Society for Paranormal Research

Established to research and document paranormal activities of the supernatural and occult in the Baltimore area.

Maryland - Middle River Paranormal Investigators

This website offers haunted areas in Maryland, paranormal definitions, pictures, ghost stories and the "toolbox" they use for their investigations.

Maryland - Tri State Paranormal Investigators

This is a paranormal investigative group searching for evidence of haunting activities using traditional and new paranormal investigation methods, offering investigations for private residences as well as businesses.

MinnesotaGhost.com

This non-profit organization that researches claims of the ghosts and haunting activity in Minnesota. If they do discover a place to be haunted, they offer consultation and services to help those in need to understand and reach a livable situation.

Mississippi - Shadowsparanormal

Based in Biloxi, this non-profit organization helps people determine if their house, property or business is haunted. They use audio,video and EMFs to investigate.

Mississippi - Southern Paranormal Investigations

SPIRE is a non-profit paranormal investigation group located in North Mississippi, investigating hauntings and other paranormal activity.

Missouri Ghost Hunters Society

This site has photos, EVPs, ghost stories, haunted places, even "ghost weather." They also give details on the investigations they've conducted.

Missouri Paranormal Research

This team of experienced paranormal investigators and researchers combines a unique blend of both humanistic values and scientific techniques which result in a well-formulated, balanced approach to paranormal investigations and research.

Missouri - P.E.D.R.O.

Paranormal Encounter Documentation & Research Organization, investigating institutions and homes.

Missouri - Tripar Paranormal Activity Research

A St. Louis-based group of scientists and researchers who investigate ghosts, following reports of strange lights, apparitions, unnatural noises, voices and unexplained cold spots.

Missouri/Kansas - Miller's Paranormal Research

Paranormal investigators searching for the truth - the how's, what's and why's in the paranormal field of investigations.

Montana - Umbria Paranormal Research Team

Dedicated to the research and investigation of paranormal incidents. Umbria is based in Missoula, MT and focuses primarily on ghost and spirit investigation.

New England GHOST

This group branches through out New England and Canada as science-based paranormal researchers that use the latest and most advanced equipment to conduct investigations.

New England - Paranormal and Research Society of New England

With over 30 years of investigating the paranormal, John Zaffis has the resources and experience to help people in need and to spread the word of the reality of the supernatural.

New England Society for Psychic Research

This is the home page of Ed and Lorraine Warren, perhaps the U.S.'s most well-known investigators of ghost and psychic phenomena. Includes photos and current investigations.

New Jersey - South Jersey Ghost Research

SJGR is a professional research group with years of experience investigating ghosts and hauntings in New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware and NYC.

New York, Central, Ghost Hunters Society

This Syracuse-based organization conducts investigations and offers on its website photos, news, events, links and more.

New York - Central - IMOVES

IMOVES is a small group of paranormal investigators located in Central New York which documents of paranormal activities.

New York - F.L.I.G.H.T.

The Long Island Paranormal Investigations Team is dedicated to helping those who are experiencing paranormal activity. The team has a mix of empaths, sensitives, and skeptics.

New York - Long Island Society for Paranormal Research

This organization aims prove or disprove the existence of ghosts and other unexplained phenomena through investigations, photos, audio, and video.

New York - Mohawk Valley Ghost Hunters

Seekers of paranormal activity associated with ghosts, based in the Mohawk Valley in Central N.Y. where the atmosphere is rich with ghostly lore of long past wars.

New York - North East Paranormal Society

This group based in the Albany area provides a comprehensive approach to paranormal investigations using historical research, witness interviews, video, audio and photographic technology, and a diverse background of metaphysical knowledge.

New York - Shadow Chasers Paranormal Investigations & Research

This Northern New York group are CITI certified paranormal investigators following the professional protocols of in-field psychology and anthropology researchers.

North Carolina - Autumn Moon Paranormal

This paranormal group is dedicated to helping people who are experiencing paranormal activity, and they never charge for these services; privacy is respected at all times.

Ohio - Ghost Hunters Ohio Search Team

Ghost hunters based in central Ohio. Evps, photos, videos, ghost stories investigation and ghost hunt results.

Ohio - OH-MI Paranormal

Investigates northern and middle regions of Ohio and all over Michigan using an array of equipment in its quest to provide answers for the unexplained happenings in your home or business.

Ohio - Paranormal Activities Research Group

This group is dedicated to the objective investigation of paranormal activities, honor all wishes for confidentiality and treats all parties, living and deceased, with dignity and respect.

Ohio Paranormal Investigation Network

A database of personal investigations in conjunction with various reports and documentations on ghosts or other paranormal activity.

Oklahoma - GhostGadgets.com

This group's goal is to research paranormal occurances (mainly "ghosts"), and use this knowledge to help the community and further parapsychological/paranormal research.

Oklahoma - Paranormal Research of Oklahoma

The founder of this organization says she has been investigating the paranormal for over 24 years. They are willing to travel all around the Oklahoma area.

Ontario/Nova Scotia - Hauntings Research Group

This eastern Canada research group provides information on investigated hauntings in Ontario, Nova Scotia and surrounding area.

Ontario - Society of Paranormal Encounters of Canada

Includes articles on demons and ghosts, photo analysis, how to photograph ghosts, and a photo album.

Ontario - Toronto Ghosts and Hauntings Research Society

Includes details of many reputedly haunted places in the Toronto area. They will also conduct investigations.

Pennsylvania - G.H.O.S.T. PA

Based in Tioga County, this group is a modern, science-based investigation team documenting and recording reported paranormal activity in the North Central region of PA and the Twin Tiers.

Pennsylvania - Western Pennsylvania Paranormal Society

Their mission is to investigate and research paranormal activity, disprove or prove such activities using only scientific methods, and to have fun while practicing safety as our number one concern.

Rhode Island - RISEUP

The Rhode Island Society for the Examination of Unusual Phenomena is a non-profit organization that specializes in researching, investigating, and documenting reported Hauntings, UFO/USO experiences, and Unidentified Mysterious Animal sightings.

Tennessee - Memphis - Mid South Ghost Hunters

This group's goal is to obtain indisputable scientific proof of life after death while helping people understand and cope with possible paranormal activity in their homes or businesses. Investigations are confidential and free.

Texas - Austin Paranormal Group

Created to research, investigate, analyze and document anomalous events that fall outside the realm of current scientific research.

Texas - Dallas Area Paranormal Society

Established in 2001m this is one of the most well-established groups in the North Texas area, doing most residential investigations in North Texas.

Texas - Heart of Texas Paranormal Research Society

Located in Brownwood, this group's mission is to protect the integrity of the this field of research. All investigations will be approached on a skepical bases until proven through scientific methods, to be haunted in nature.

Texas - Houston Ghost Town Paranormal Investigation

Aims to assist those with paranormal activity in attempt to resolve their issues and understand those occurences beyond the mundane world.

Texas - Lone Star Spirits: Paranormal Investigations

This Texas organization lists several haunted sites in that state. They describe the disturbances reported and what they found during investigations.

Texas - Southern Paranormal Investigations

Dedicated to scientifically and psychically researching paranormal activity in Texas, committed to helping anyone who may be experiencing phenomena that is not defined by mainstream science.

Utah - Paranormal Investigations Team

A small but professional group of men and women whose goal is to research and record paranormal activity in the Northern Utah area.

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