The Hermit of Erving Castle

In Episode 372 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger hike the woods of Erving, Massachusetts, searching for the former “castle” of the hermit John Smith who lived in a cave in the woods for more than 30 years in the latter half of the 1800s. Two books were published that included his writing and remarkable story.    See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-372-the-hermit-of-erving-castle/    The limited-edition 2025 Haunted New England calendar by Jeff Belanger and Frank Grace is on sale now! You can buy it online here: https://jeffbelanger.com/playlist/2025-haunted-new-england-calendar/   Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends