Everything you’ve wanted to know about who we are, how we work, and what to expect from Stay Spooked.
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Who is Stay Spooked?
We’re the Palmer family—Chad, Liz, and Reid—based in Gilbert, Arizona. We travel to haunted hotels, ghost towns, and paranormal hotspots, document what we actually experience, and write it all up honestly. Our two older sons Jack and Ben join us when they can. This started as a family hobby and turned into something we couldn’t stop doing. |
Are your hotel reviews sponsored or paid for?
No. Every hotel we review is one we booked and paid for ourselves. We don’t accept free stays, comped rooms, or payment from venues in exchange for coverage. If a hotel was disappointing or not particularly haunted, we say so—because that’s the information you actually need before you book. |
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Do you believe in ghosts?
We believe in being honest about what we experience. Some things we’ve encountered have no easy explanation. Other reported hauntings turned out to be creaky floors and overactive imaginations. We’re not here to sell you on the supernatural—we’re here to tell you what actually happened and let you draw your own conclusions. |
What gear do you use on investigations?
We’ve built up a kit over several years of field use. We use EMF meters, digital voice recorders for EVP sessions, full-spectrum cameras, and a few other tools we’ve tested and trust. You can see everything we use—and our honest take on each piece of equipment—on our Ghost Gear page. |
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Do you use affiliate links?
Some posts contain affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only link to gear and products we’ve actually used. There are no hidden deals or paid placements—if we recommend something, it’s because we stand behind it. |
How do I suggest a haunted location?
We love hearing about locations we haven’t found yet. Use our contact page to send us a tip. Tell us the name, location, and why you think it’s worth investigating. We read everything, and more than a few of our upcoming trips came from reader suggestions. |
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Where are you based and where do you travel?
We’re based in Gilbert, Arizona, so we’re starting close to home—Arizona has more haunted history than most people realize. We’re expanding from there as we go. Upcoming trips include locations in northern Arizona, southern Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, California, and eventually further east. Check our Upcoming Adventures page for what’s next. |
Can I advertise on Stay Spooked?
We’re open to working with brands that genuinely fit our audience—paranormal gear, haunted travel experiences, historic hotels, and related products and services. Reach out through our contact page with details about what you have in mind. |
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How often do you post?
We’re building up our archive of past trips while also documenting new ones as they happen. New posts go up regularly as we work through our backlog of investigations and plan upcoming travel. Subscribe to our newsletter to get new posts delivered directly to your inbox—no spam, just field reports. |
Is Stay Spooked family-friendly?
Mostly, yes. Our youngest, Reid, has been part of this from the beginning—he’s genuinely enthusiastic about the paranormal and comes on most trips. We write honestly about what we experience, which sometimes includes genuinely unsettling things, but we don’t go for cheap shock value or graphic content. If your kid loves ghost stories and haunted history, they’ll probably love this site. |
Still have a question? We’re a real family running a real blog—we actually read our messages. Get in touch here and we’ll get back to you.
